Walter Peak Garden to Table | Garden Foraging, Native Tree Planting & High Country Tea | Queenstown
- Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw steamship
- Harvest fresh produce from the Walter Peak kitchen garden
- Enjoy a seasonal, locally sourced shared meal
- Intimate small-group farm-to-table experience
- Stunning lake and mountain setting
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Small Group |
| Transportation method | Get there on your own |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Eco-tourism |
| Transport | Sightseeing cruise |
| Cruise type | Sightseeing boat |
Product Info
— What You Can Expect —
Take a scenic cruise across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm, one of Queenstown’s most picturesque destinations. Upon arrival, our friendly rural team will welcome you and guide you through the lush gardens, sharing insights about the locally grown produce and native plants. You'll also have the opportunity to plant a native tree, contributing to the area’s ongoing conservation efforts, before relaxing with a high-country tea selection featuring homegrown and locally sourced treats.
- Sail aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu
- Forage through our kitchen gardens: Wander through our expansive Walter Peak gardens and sample fresh produce straight from the veggie beds and orchard
- Reconnect with nature: Stroll along the reforested peninsula and plant a native seedling (optional)
- Engage with conservation: Learn about New Zealand’s native wildlife and conservation efforts with an expert host
- Garden-to-table dining: share generous garden platters made with ingredients just harvested during your visit
What to bring
- Sensible Shoes/boots (non-slip)
- Warm clothing/jacket
- Sunscreen/sunglasses
- Camera
- Personal medication including for asthma and allergies
Cruise across the lake on the historic TSS Earnslaw.She's a 112-year-old coal-fired steamship that survived being scrapped, starred in Hollywood blockbusters, and still sails daily through one of the world's most breathtaking alpine landscapes .
Share generous, garden platters fresh from the gardens.
Join our reforestation efforts by planting a tree or shrub and learning about New Zealand 's conservation.
Learn about native wildlife, make sure you leave full of knowledge of New Zealand native and plant species.
Purchase Notice
- Suitable for riders of all abilities, including first-time riders
- Safety helmets and wet weather clothing are provided
- There is a minimum age of 7 years
- There is a minimum height of 120 cm
- There is a maximum weight of 95 kg
- Food and drinks available from the onboard café and licensed bar
Reminders
Please arrive at the designated location 20 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with impaired mobility, it involves walking a distance along the peninsula over uneven tussock ground before planting a native tree in the ground.
Experience involves walking over uneven tussock ground along the peninsula
Planting a native seedling is optional, not mandatory
Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
