New Zealand · BBQ
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 6 bbq experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Enjoy a Lake Whakatipu cruise, a wood-fired Walter Peak BBQ buffet, and a working farm dog show in one easy Queenstown outing.
“The whole trip was excellent a lovely trip on the steam boat followed by a delicious varied lunch and then a very interesting talk and display of sheep shearing. Would thoroughly recommend.”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the vintage TSS Earnslaw, enjoy a gourmet BBQ lunch at Walter Peak, and watch sheep shearing and farm dogs.
“The boat trip is amazing! Gorgeous views Buffet lunch at the farm is fantastic - lots of variety, great quality, beautifully presented. Staff were exceptionally attentive - great experience overall The farm show was disappointing - but you can simply enjoy the garden and the view until the boat goes back”
Sail the Bay of Islands on the working tall ship R. Tucker Thompson with scones, BBQ lunch, and an optional ferry ride to Russell.
“We enjoyed our experience tremendously. It was wonderful to sail in a schooner with no noise other than wind and ocean waves. The side trip to an uninhabited island beach was great. I enjoyed climbing on a rope ladder to the main maRead more”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak Farm for a wood-fired BBQ buffet, farm demo, and colonial homestead views from Queenstown catamaran.
“Great trip to Walter’s Peak, food was great and plenty to choose from.”
Kayak Lake Rotoiti at dusk with hotel pickup, soak in hot pools, see glowworms and koura in boat-only caves, then enjoy a Kiwi BBQ.
“We had an amazing time on this Kayak tour! Our family of four enjoyed every moment from beginning to end (even the rainy moments). Swimming at the lake by the hot pools was a highlight for our 14 year-old, and our 15 year-old still talks about the stories we got to hear as we paddled from place to place. Thank you River Rats for such a great day!”
A 3.5-hour Queenstown cruise to Walter Peak farm with BBQ buffet at the Colonel’s Homestead, photo views, dessert, and a working-sheep demo.
“Beautiful view from ship 😍 Very good lunch !!! 😋 Delicious Staff friendly. Dinks and coffee very good 👍 It's good experience. Farm shiw was interesting 🤔”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
