Top 4 BBQ Tours in New Zealand

1.Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,713 reviews · 3h 30m · from $95Our pick

Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak on the TSS Earnslaw steamship or Spirit of Queenstown. Enjoy a generous BBQ buffet, lakeside gardens, and a working-farm show with sheep shearing and dogs such as Echo, Mia, or Kim. The 210-minute trip suits families, food lovers, and anyone wanting a slower day between Queenstown adventures.

“Lovely trip and very sociable. The food was fantastic and the sheep shearing and sheepdog show very entertaining.”

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2.Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

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

Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak High Country Farm aboard the vintage TSS Earnslaw, or possibly the Spirit of Queenstown. Enjoy a chef-prepared BBQ buffet, gardens, lake views, and a live sheep shearing and sheepdog demonstration. The 3.5-hour outing includes return transport and suits families, food lovers, and first-time Queenstown visitors.

“We had a lovely experience on this tour. The steamship was very cool to ride on and such a unique experience. The lunch was amazing with an amazing assortment of options to choose from. They even catered to my partner who’s coeliRead more”

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3.Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson Including BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · from $111

Spend 5.5 hours aboard the working tall ship R. Tucker Thompson with Captain Magnus and crew. Help raise sails, steer, climb the rigging, swim, or relax. Morning tea, fresh scones, chicken BBQ lunch, and a Russell to Paihia ferry ticket are included when selected.

“My partner and I recently went on the R. Tucker Thompson Bay of Islands Tall Ship tour, and it was amazing! The crew were friendly, and great immersing their guests in an interactive sailing experience. Every step of the way the crew made Read more”

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4.Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $135

Spend about seven hours kayaking Lake Rotoiti with an expert guide, stopping for thermal hot pools, a Kiwi BBQ, glowworm caves, and a crayfish cave. No kayaking experience is needed. Guides such as Justin and Ricky have been praised for clear instruction and lively local stories. Pickup and equipment are included.

“Our tour was changed to morning due to not enough people. We had a great time kayaking across the lake beautiful weather. Spent an hours soaking in the hot springs, so relaxing. Our guide Justin was so helpful and gave a great commentary on our tour. Thank you Justin.”

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