RealNZ | Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining — Restaurant in South Island

Ruth Gutenberg

Dined at TSS Earnslaw, Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining on 3 Aug 2022

The best lunch/dinner experience in QT! Why spend $129 on a lunch you ask? Well let's start with the fact that it is not only the best lunch in QT but also includes a tour on a 110 year old STEAM BOAT and a farm visit with sheep dog/ sheep shearing show. Have you ever been on an actual steam boat before that runs with coal? You can even visit the steam room and watch the engine. How amazing is that? Oh you are more into nature than boats? Well the view from the Earnslaw, which takes you right to the middle of the lake, could not be more breathtaking. You are surrounded by 4 mountain ranges and have an unobstructed view from the crown range to the southern alps. If neither steam not mountains tickle your fancy how about a giant bbq where experienced chefs prepare not only a variety of meat dishes but also a all kinds of salads and veggies, even vegan cheese and a pear and goats cheese quiche to die for. Which meats you ask? Well all of them XD Chicken, pork belly (yes with crackling of course) lamb and beef. Speaking of beef- if you are more the cow cuddling type: there are three super fluffy highland cows who can not wait to meet you. Need any more reasons to spend $129 on a...

When you hear "Buffet meal" you go back to your previous experience of a buffet. This isn't like any of your "buffet" experiences. Our host described the meat offerings as "BBQ cooked to perfection" and that got me interested. Then he said "the Venison is perfect every time" that got me booking. The variety on offer is your carnivores dream but it doesn't stop there. The cold meats and seafood offering is extensive enough that you will get your shell fish and omega hit for a week in one sitting. To top it off the dessert station has my favorite dessert the Creme brule among other delights for the sugar fiend in you. It is all cooked as our host had said "to perfection" I used the small plate to serve as you don't need as much if the food is good. Wrong move for me as once I enjoyed something, as it was a buffet, I could get it again. And I did! Happy birthday Brent and we'll done to the team. A fantastic experience for anyone wanting a "Queenstown experience" with food and...

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining at the Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant offers a truly unique and memorable experience.

The journey to Walter Peak itself, often via a scenic cruise across Lake Wakatipu on a vintage steamship, sets the stage for a special outing.

Upon arrival at the historic Colonel’s Homestead, you are greeted with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lake.

The gourmet BBQ dining experience typically features a delicious spread of locally sourced meats cooked to perfection, accompanied by a variety of fresh salads, vegetables, and other delectable sides.

Dining in the charming and historic atmosphere of the Colonel’s Homestead adds to the overall appeal. The combination of the beautiful setting, the journey to get there, and the quality of the food makes this a highly recommended activity when visiting the Queenstown region. It's an opportunity to enjoy both a fantastic meal and the breathtaking scenery that Central Otago...