Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise

Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise - Choosing Spirit of Queenstown vs TSS Earnslaw

1.Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,713 reviews · 3h 30m · from $95Our pick

Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak for a wood-fired gourmet BBQ, lakeside farm dog show, and a relaxing return ride by ship.

“Had a great day out on the TSS Earnslaw. Arrived at 10.30am for 11am boarding and arrived back about 3pm. Onboard had plenty of areas to sit and was able to move around. Was able to see the steam room for the boat which was amazing! We arrived at the farm/station and debarked the boat. Absolutely beautiful spot, with flowers and buildings along the lake. Signage/instructions was poor: no clear area to head to or where to go so everyone just followed each other, but wasn’t a big deal! The food was a BBQ buffet, beautifully cooked with decent variety. We then were given a short period to explore the…”

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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

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Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson Including BBQ Lunch

Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson Including BBQ Lunch - The simple logistics: Russell first, then out on the water

3.Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson Including BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · from $111

Sail the Bay of Islands aboard R. Tucker Thompson with hands-on schooner work, scones, BBQ lunch, and wildlife spotting plus Russell downtime.

“Capt Magnus and his crew showed us just how beautiful the Bay of Islands really is! Fascinating to learn the history of the ship’s creation and how this activity directly supports youth development in sailing. Bravo Zulu!”

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Queenstown: Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

Queenstown: Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet - The Lake Whakatipu cruise: views, pacing, and what you can do onboard

Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner

Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner - Getting on the water: training, gear, and the wind reality

5.Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $135

Evening kayak on Lake Rotoiti with hot pools, glowworm caves by boat, and a Kiwi BBQ dinner from Rotorua.

“Our tour was changed to morning due to not enough people. We had a great time kayaking across the lake beautiful weather. Spent an hours soaking in the hot springs, so relaxing. Our guide Justin was so helpful and gave a great commentary on our tour. Thank you Justin.”

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Queenstown Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

Queenstown: Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet - The Lake Whakatipu cruise: views, pacing, and what you can do onboard

Hot Pools Kayak & Evening Barbecue

Hot Pools Kayak & Evening Barbecue - Price and what $130 really buys you

7.Hot Pools Kayak & Evening Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6h 30m · from $130

Guided kayak to Manupirua Springs hot pools on Lake Rotoiti, then Kiwi barbecue and sunset glow-worm cave paddle from Rotorua.

“We liked everything in this activity. Good quide, hot pools, dinner, glowworms and fullmoon cayaking experience. WE RECOMMEND, worth of money! Sari and Jari (Finland)”

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