Original Onsen & TSS Earnslaw Lunch Cruise Combo

Highlights

• Morning soak in a cedar-lined hot tub
• Return lake cruise on TSS Earnslaw Steamship
• Delicious gourmet BBQ Lunch at Colonel's Homestead
• Guided farm tour at Walter Peak

Description

Two iconic Queenstown activities, the Onsen Hot Pools and Walter Peak BBQ Lunch Cruise package combines sightseeing, gourmet dining and relaxation in New Zealand’s top adventure town. Sit back and relax in a private cedar-lined pool at Onsen Hot Pools with a complimentary beverage and snack. Perched above the Shotover River, this idyllic Queenstown experience allows you to soak in approx 38.5 degree hot pools surrounded by majestic mountain scenery. Cruise across Lake Wakatipu from central Queenstown on a 1912 steamship, the TSS Earnslaw, to reach Walter Peak farm station. Onboard the cruise you can discover the history of the Lady of the Lake and watch the coal-fired steam engines in action, then disembark for a guided farm tour and delicious gourmet BBQ Lunch at the Colonel's Homestead.

Trip Includes

• Original Onsen at Onsen Hot Pools - 1 hour exclusive use of a cedar-lined hot tub
• Walter Peak BBQ Lunch & Lake Cruise - lake cruise on the TSS Earnslaw with guided farm tour & BBQ lunch

Duration

• Allow 6 hours

Departures

• Lunch cruise departs 12:00pm in winter (Apr-Nov) and 11:00am & 1:00pm in summer (Dec-Mar)
• Onsen Hot Pools - pick up outside The Station Building or self-drive to Arthur's Point (10 mins from town)
• Walter Peak BBQ Lunch & Lake Cruise - departs Real NZ Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, central Queenstown
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Please note, Onsen Hot Pools has limited availability, you will receive your confirmed time for Onsen Hot Pools in your booking confirmation
• The Earnslaw is on an annual survey from mid May to late June. From 15th May to 26th June 2023, a substitute motorised vessel will operate as a replacement for the Walter Peak portion of this tour. 
• Onsen Hot Pools shuttle leaves hourly from central Queenstown, please select if you require the shuttle upon booking
• Child rates apply 5-11yrs (must be accompanied by an adult)
• Children under 5 years of age are not permitted in the pools at any time
• Bring a camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat & swimwear
• Up to 4 adults can fit comfortably in each hot pool - ideal for individuals, couples or families
• Swimwear is compulsory at Onsen Hot Pools
• Complimentary alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages & snacks available at Onsen Hot Pools
• Pools after sunset include a lantern package

Normal Retail Prices

• Hot Pools & Lunch Cruise Combo:
  • 1 adult NZD$252.50
  • 2 adults NZD$455.00
  • 3 adults NZD$650.00
  • 4 adults NZD$830.00
• Optional Extras:
  • child (5-11yrs) NZD$95.00