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Queenstown · BBQ

The 3 Best BBQ Tours in Queenstown, Compared

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Good bbq tours fill up fast in a town this size. Here are the 3 best, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can book before the calendar does.

Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise

Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise - The BBQ buffet at Colonel’s Homestead: what you should expect

1.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, farm dog and sheep show, plus tea at the woolshed.

“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

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise - Walter Peak Farm: the best way to “feel” Central Otago

2.Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,196 reviews · from $98Top rated

Vintage steamship cruise on Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak for chef BBQ lunch, sheep herding, and sheep shearing in Queenstown.

“Amazing views of the lake. Great hospitality both on the boat and off. The bbq lunch was fab! Plenty of options. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking! The show at the end was also really spectacular.”

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Queenstown: Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

Queenstown: Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet - Colonel’s Homestead: the wood-fired BBQ buffet that actually delivers

3.Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

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

Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak for a wood-fired BBQ buffet, farm show, and big alpine views from Queenstown.

“Very good, I hope can stay there longer, so I can go mountain climbing or hanging around, and I hope can post the schedule of itinerary, so I can know when to eat and when to shopping, etc…”

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