TSS Earnslaw Walter Peak Tours: Cruise, BBQ & farm adventures

Food was unbelievable. Boat trip great, unfortunate the Earnslaw was out for maintenance.

weather was fabulous, ticketing experience was fine. amazing variety of food at gourmet bbq, except the beef was tough. staff at farm we lovely.

It was great to take my elderly father on the trip to Walter Peak station On the catamaran intercom was difficult to hear, when the history was been been told, the only dissappointment of the trip

The boat ride, the view, the farm tour and the food was all amazing. Checking in was so simple. No dramas. Just an amazing carefree afternoon. Hope to go again sometime but on the tss earnslaw boat once it's repaired. That would take the experience so much more.

Easy organisation. Great food. Good entertainment

Very happy good food and place

Was great especially for the kids, loved how they could feed the animals

I had anticipated a BBQ Lunch, but it was nto clear until the guests were segregated that the Farm tour came only with tea. It was a bit embarassing.

When boarding an amercain woman was so rude ,yelling BEHIND THE LINE, she was so rude ,frowning & gruff ,we were treated like cattle ,all the other hosts were lovely

As an avid traveler this is one of the best excursions we've done the whole thing was great value for money professionally done and I would recommend it to anyone

The whole trip was a great experience, well worth doing. On the way over to the farm the Earnslaw skipper gives you a good factual commentary about the area and the workings of the steamer. Walter Peak was a picturesque destination. The gourmet bbq lunch was great. Really enjoyed the farm show, especially informative for tourist's. Gift shop was definitely worth a look. Something for everyone.

What an amazing experience from start to finish! The boat ride, Walter Peak, the beautiful views and the food were phenomenal. Highly recommend!

It was great to take my elderly father on the trip to Walter Peak station On the catamaran intercom was difficult to hear, when the history was been been told, the only dissappointment of the trip

The boat ride, the view, the farm tour and the food was all amazing. Checking in was so simple. No dramas. Just an amazing carefree afternoon. Hope to go again sometime but on the tss earnslaw boat once it's repaired. That would take the experience so much more.

Was great especially for the kids, loved how they could feed the animals

I had anticipated a BBQ Lunch, but it was nto clear until the guests were segregated that the Farm tour came only with tea. It was a bit embarassing.

we were happy with the ticketing with headout. As an older couple not completely savvy with the internet an on line ticketing we found headout easy to use. the Earnslaw cruise to Walter Peak farm was awesome and my husband love going in to the engine room wher you saw the crew putting the coal into the big furnaces. The Farm tour was mainly geared for families with chidren so now we wished we had had the BBQ Lunch which we have been told is a must do. Next time .... WE enjoyed very much the dog and sheep show and the tour leader on the farm tour was very informative and happy to answer questions. all in all a good trip which we indeed would recomend

WE really enjoyed the farm tour and it was also very interesting to be able to watch the engine room of the coal fired steamer.

Everything! I booked half an hour before the experience. I received a phone call while I was waiting in line to see if I had made it to the jetty ready to board..ah yes...surprised at the followup. Like who does that, impressed team! Staff - friendly on the boat and on shore Farm tour - very informative, play time with the animals, i loved the care and safety of the animals from the tour guide (wondering if a translator would be helpful as saw an asian participant touch and pull horns when told not too). Timing was just right..not too long and not too short. Farm show - impressive, exceeded my expectations. Loved the amphitheater. Afternoon tea - wow what...loved it (the fresh scones were like my mum's homemade ones) Boat ride - added to the experience Overall a 10/10 experience and will highly recommend it to colleagues and family.

Excellent boat cruise, with the Captain providing good info. The welcome snacks at the farm were tasty, and warmly served. The shearer (guy from Wales) was absolutely brilliant. He made the visit so entertaining! The animals were adorable, especially the Scottish cattle (the male, Doogle!) and the Alpacas! The shearing demo was brilliant! Overall, a fantastic experience!

Fantastic trip! Kids & adults loved it. Great food, scenery & experience. Efficient, friendly & knowledgable team.

Various activities, food and overall experience on the cruise

Both cruise and farm tour are memorable

Very unique experience. We enjoyed the beautiful sceneries and the farm tour.

Easy to book online. Checking in was quick. Captains knowledge was informative. Music on board was lovely to listen to.

It was lovely to cruise on a historic steamer across a gorgeous lake to a beautiful farm. What's not to like?

Everything nice morning tea. Great tour guide

Boat experience and also farm tour and feeding animals

The experience on the farm was especially wonderful. The interaction with the animals, the sheep show, and the tea time were great.

Great experience great staff. Would recommend the trip as essential when in Queenstown

Great experience with amazing views and very friendly staff.

Nice lake cruise, good afternoon tea, enjoyed the farm experience

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everything is perfect friendly host and beautiful places

Great day. Very informative 😀😀

Great little cruise around Lake Wakatipu with Captain Troy providing an exceptional experience with his knowledge and assitance throughout. SHout out also to Bri who managed the bar superbly.

Good value and great service. The commentary kept us all entertained

The commentary was great very informative and the trip was beautiful

Everything was beautiful. The boat was so fancy and beautiful. The staff was really friendly and lovely. The comments were interesting and useful. Milford sound is one of the best place in the world and this company is my favorite one. I'll recommend them without any hesitation they are amazing.

The professionalism of the pilot/guide of the boat.

Great crew telling you history of Milford Sound. Was lucky enough to see dolphins, seals and penguins as well. Fab views.

A highly satisfactory and enjoyable experience.

Friendly staff oh well, explained guided tour

Excellent Life time experienced Loved and enjoyed every moment ❤️

Great commentary, friendly staff, gorgeous scenery.

Great crew and vessel. Weather was fabulous too .

It was overcrowded and the parking is expensive and to could not get a receipt . Would not recommend this to anyone ever again . Long dreive , expensive car park . Car park payments was not easy to navigate .

Absolutely fantastic the smaller boat so much better and the crew where the best ticketing was so easy and they even kept in touch to let us know when we where expected aboard x our friends did it a few days earlier and had the same wonderful experience xx I recommend you go on the small boat you get closer to nature 👏❤️

Loved the small boat and that we could get close to the waterfall. My husband and I were happy to be able to stand in front of the boat while the boat was turning. Best experience of our trip! Thanks so much and for the skipper for all the information given during the tour.

A pro tip for future visitors

Ticketing was very easy and fhe small boat ride was really worth the amount paid.

The most surreal experience. Highly recommend. So so beautiful!!!!

It's a spectacular experience, a wonderful adventure in the heart of Mildford Sound! What's more, we were lucky enough to see some dolphins!

Crew was fantastic both in their knowledge and hospitality. They even helped us spot dolphins in the crazy rainy weather. Captain especially made sure everyone stayed safe onboard and the hot chocolate was like icing on cake. Ticketing experience and check in was quite smooth and hassle free

Well organised, good explanations and tailored to surprises such as a group of dolphins surfing in the waves of the boat.

Everything. The skippers delivery of commentary was great. Ability to see everything easily. Plenty of time to take photos. Has been on my list of things to do for years and it did not disappoint. Loved it.

The entire experience was great starting from the booking to the ease of navigation to the place and check in.

really good !! Would recommend anytime. We saw Dolphins and the guide was amazing.

Wonderful trip in extraordinary scenery. Smaller ship, lesser people, better views.

Great crew. We really enjoyed our experience. Thanks

Personal approach with smaller vessel, and can feell closer experiences to the shores

The knowledge of the captain and the expert way he handled the boat.

Amazing experience on Milford Sound!

The nature was the best. Flight was fantastic. Cruise was OK, but better and bigger cruises also were available, but in more cost. The experience was incredible during my trip in New Zealand 😊😊. Thanks for headout for making everything better.

The flight was absolutely unique and we had two great pilots in Nikita and Jake. We found the cruise rather boring because there was simply too little to see. We've seen more exciting fjords.

Great experience. I would recommend to anyone.

Amazing experience, one of our favorite from the trip so far. We had perfect weather for the flight and boat trip and were able to see fur seals, penguins and get up close to the waterfalls.

Good trip overall! The drive felt loooong (4 hours, bring snacks), but the scenery out the window was UNREAL. Our guide was friendly and cracked a bunch of dad jokes en route. The boat ride was the highlight—saw dolphins and got up close to the waterfalls. Just wish there were more seats up top. Also, bring layers, it’s cold even in July.

Loved the views, didn’t love the crowds. Top deck was packed for the first half of the cruise, everyone fighting for a selfie spot. But once the rain started, it cleared out and the waterfalls were INSANE. The guide was cool about answering questions. Would prob go in shoulder season next time to avoid so many ppl.

Bit underwhelmed tbh. Maybe my expectations were too high after all the hype from mates. Coach was comfy but the ride felt endless and my window was kinda foggy. The cruise itself was nice, but SOOO crowded the day we went. Could barely move for pics. Scenery is beautiful, just wish it was less busy.

Family trip with two kids (7 & 10). Both loved the coach ride (so many tunnels!) and the wildlife on the cruise—we saw a seal! Staff was really sweet with the little ones. Bit of a scramble to get seats together on the boat though. Bring snacks, not much kid-friendly food on board.

Did this for my birthday and it was PERFECT! Went with my bestie, we took a zillion pics on the glass-roof bus. Our driver made us laugh the whole way. On the cruise, the dolphins decided to tag along. Only downside was the coffee ran out before we got to the front of the line. Still, 10/10 would go again.

Went with friends, good time overall. The bus had big windows for views but wish they wiped the glass more often, got streaky. The cruise was the highlight—stood outside the whole time. Bring gloves, gets freezing by the falls.

Went solo, ended up chatting with folks from all over. Our driver, Paul, was a legend—so many stories! The cruise was peaceful, even with a full boat. Got some insane pics of the waterfalls and seals. Would recommend going early if you hate crowds.

Went with my wife and her parents. The coach was comfy, and there were enough stops to stretch our legs. Wish there’d been more time at the mirror lakes stop, but otherwise, everything was smooth. Boat ride was windy but beautiful.

Not bad, but not as amazing as I’d hoped. Maybe the weather just didn’t cooperate—clouds everywhere. The bus was clean, and staff friendly. The boat felt crowded and I couldn’t get good pics.

Everything was well organised. The guide was helpful, and the stops along the way kept the long journey interesting. The cruise was BUSY but we got space at the front. Would go again, maybe in spring for less crowds.

Scenery was top notch, but the boat’s indoor seating was a bit cramped. Spent most of the time on the deck anyway, so not a huge deal. Staff was friendly and kept everyone informed. Wear layers, gets cold fast.

Went with mates, had a good laugh the whole way. The bus commentary was a bit much at times but the views made up for it. The cruise was PACKED but the waterfalls made it worth it.

My husband and I did the tour in June. Weather held up, thankfully! The stops for photos were perfectly timed and our driver was a walking encyclopedia. The cruise was just magical—mist, mountains, seals, the whole deal.

Wow, just wow. Never seen so many waterfalls in one place! Our guide was awesome, told us which side of the bus to sit for best views. Boat was clean, coffee was surprisingly good.

The drive felt a bit long but the stops for pics (especially at that huge valley) made up for it. Cruise was chilly—bring a hat! Saw seals and a tiny penguin.

Did this with friends. Bus was super comfy, staff were friendly. The cruise was the highlight—stood outside the whole time. Would do again.

Picked this tour because I didn’t want to drive. Bus was on time, driver had great local stories. The cruise got busy quick, so claim a good spot early if you can.

Had an EPIC day out with my partner. The waterfalls were roaring and the mountains… just wow. Staff were friendly and the whole thing ran on time. Hot chocolate on the boat was a nice touch.

Went with my sister. The bus was comfy, but got cold so bring a jacket. Cruise was great, especially when the captain steered right under the falls!

Best tour I’ve done in NZ so far. The glass-roof bus is a game changer for photos. Boat was busy but everyone was friendly and sharing spots for pictures.

Great activity. Lovely place and Brendon was really informative and funny.

Was okay. Rain made it hard to see much and the bus windows fogged. Staff did their best but just not my day.