Queenstown Trip Overview
This option combines a 20 minute scenic flight, from Queenstown, to Walter Peak high country station, with a farm tour and a return cruise aboard the iconic TSS Earnslaw – launched in 1912 this Edwardian steamer is the southern hemisphere’s only passenger carrying, coal-fired steamship.
Inside, you can visit the engine room viewing the giant steam engines at work. Aboard, you will be able to view the collection of historical photos in the mini-museum, check out the bridge. If you prefer, you can kick back and enjoy a wine or beer, or some café food at the on-board Café & Bar.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Queenstown, New Zealand
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
This option combines a 20 minute scenic flight, from Queenstown, to Walter Peak high country station, with a farm tour and a return cruise aboard the iconic TSS Earnslaw – launched in 1912 this Edwardian steamer is the southern hemisphere’s only passenger carrying, coal-fired steamship.
Inside, you can visit the engine room viewing the giant steam engines at work. Aboard, you will be able to view the collection of historical photos in the mini-museum, check out the bridge. If you prefer, you can kick back and enjoy a wine or beer, or some café food at the on-board Café & Bar.
Pass By: Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago Region, South Island
Your trip will begin with a pick-up, by Air Milford, from the Real Journey’s visitor center at #88 Beach Street, Queenstown. On arrival at Air Milford, you will meet your pilot for a full pre-flight briefing.
Pass By: Arrowtown, Arrowtown, Otago Region, South Island
After taking off from the Queenstown International Airport, fly over the world famous gold mining settlement, Arrowtown.
Pass By: Coronet Peak, Queenstown New Zealand
You will the fly past the first founded ski field in New Zealand, Coronet Peak.
Pass By: Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago Region, South Island
fly over the Queenstown CBD
Pass By: Skyline Queenstown, Brecon St Top OF Street, Queenstown 9348 New Zealand
View the iconic skyline gondola, which climbs from downtown Queenstown, to Bob’s Peak.
Pass By: Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown New Zealand
After flying over Queenstown, head out over Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand’s longest lake.
Stop At: Walter Peak, New Zealand
Land on the non-sealed airstrip of the high country station, Walter Peak, and then be introduced to relaxed New Zealand farm life during the farm tour.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: TSS Earnslaw Queenstown, Ground Floor Front, Steamer Wharf Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Board the historic steam ship, TSS Earnslaw, launched in 1912 this twin screw steamer is the only hand fired steamship in the southern hemisphere. During the cruise view some of the region’s spectacular alpine scenery whilst having the chance to explore a piece of living history.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: RealNZ – Queenstown Visitor Centre, Real Journeys Visitor Centre Corner of Shotover and, Rees Street, CBD, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Arrive back at the Real Journey’s wharf in downtown Queenstown, for the conclusion of your excursion.
Duration: 5 minutes
