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The 2 Buffet Experiences in Queenstown That Are Worth a Whole Day

2 tours  ·  from $95

The good buffet experiences sell out through a southern summer and the great ones go first. Below: the 2 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Queenstown: Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet - Arriving at Colonel’s Homestead
BBQ, Buffet Experiences, Cruises & Boat Tours, Farms, Lake Wakatipu Cruises, Tour Reviews, Walter Peak Farm Cruises from Queenstown

Queenstown: Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

1.Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 66 reviews · 3h 30m · from $95Our pick

Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak on the Spirit of Queenstown, then enjoy a wood-fired BBQ buffet at Colonel’s Homestead, a farm demonstration, and time in the lakeside grounds. Jo leads the sheep-shearing show, while Jacob helps look after lunch. Allow 210 minutes.

“Short boat trip across the lake with great views. BBQ buffet was spectacular. We had a front view table of lake outside. Farm show was also good. Great day had by all.”

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Queenstown: Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet - Arriving at Colonel’s Homestead
BBQ, Buffet Experiences, Cruises & Boat Tours, Farms, Lake Wakatipu Cruises, Tour Reviews, Walter Peak Farm Cruises from Queenstown

Queenstown Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

2.Queenstown Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $98

Sail from Queenstown across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Enjoy a locally sourced BBQ buffet at Colonel’s Homestead, hear an English-speaking guide, watch a sheep-shearing and farm demonstration, then cruise back. The 3.5-hour trip includes lunch or dinner, but drinks cost extra.

“The cruise itself is funtastic and the buffet lunch is wonderful, the food is delicious and all fresh especially the veggies the experience is one of a kind”

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