This option combines a 20 minute scenic flight from Queenstown, with Real NZ’s Walter Peak BBQ Lunch Experience.

Departing Queenstown Airport the first aerial view will be of the Wakatipu Basin, including the world famous gold mining settlement – Arrowtown. You will then fly past the first founded ski field in New Zealand, Coronet Peak followed by an overflight the Queenstown CBD including a flyby of the Skyline Gondola, before tracking along the northern side of New Zealand’s longest lake, Lake Wakatipu.

On the right side of the aircraft, dominating the horizon is Bob’s Peak, at 1748m. Secluded behind this mountain are the alpine lakes, Dispute and Moke. As you fly over Lake Wakatipu, the journey continues to provide a magnificent views, of Glenorchy and the Paradise region, including Mt Earnslaw (2830m) and the Earnslaw Glacier. A descent into Walter Peak station is precluded with an aerial view of the Wakatipu’s largest high country station, Mt Nicholas. To finish the flight on a high note, the landing takes place on a non-sealed airstrip, which is an ideal introduction to the relaxed farm life of Walter Peak station.

Once there you will be taken on guided tour of a working high country farm, before enjoying a delicious BBQ Lunch lakeside at the stunning Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant and will return to Queenstown on the iconic vintage Steamship – TSS Earnslaw.

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