Walter Peak High Country Farm Excursions

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    3½ hours

  • Start time

    Start time: 1200h (noon) or 1400h (2:00pm)
    20 Oct till 20 Apr: 1000h (10.00am)
    Duration: 3½ hours

  • Meeting Point
    Hotel pick up not included. Tour departs from Steamer Wharf, Queenstown
    Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.
  • Ending Point

    Tour ends at the starting point

Key Highlights

  • Beat queues and save hassle
  • A great family holiday - kids are sure to love it
  • Travel on a vintage coal-fired steamship
  • Enjoy a hands-on experience in a typical Kiwi farm
  • Unusual experience at the stunning countryside

Activity Overview

Walter Peak High Country Farm, on the western shores of beautiful Lake Wakatipu, provides visitors with the opportunity to relax and experience New Zealand high country life. The journey to reach this Kiwi farm is equally interesting - on board the TSS Earnslaw, a coal-fired vintage steamship. Stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens of the historic Colonel's Homestead, watch sheep shearing demonstrations (you can even participate in one!), and see sheep dogs working stock.

The Farm Excursion includes a morning or afternoon tea. Other options available are a barbecue lunch, a guided horse trek across the stunning countryside or evening dining in the homestead.

For an ideal family holiday, this excursion to Walter Peak High Country Farm is a must.

Itinerary

The Walter Peak High Country Farm Excursions tour departs from Steamer Wharf, Queenstown. Please make your own arrangements to reach this place.

Board the vintage coal-fired steamship TSS Earnslaw and enjoy a scenic cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak High Country Farm.

Following the approximately 40-minute outward voyage from Queenstown, you will disembark at Walter Peak High Country Farm.

This farm offers a fascinating glimpse into rural New Zealand. There is time to wander through the beautiful lakeside gardens and enjoy tea/coffee and home baking in the Colonel's Homestead, surrounded by views of the lake and mountains.

The farm demonstrators will take you on a walking tour of the farmyard and there is ample opportunity to view the farm animals - sheep, red deer and Scottish Highland cattle. Highlights of the farming experience are watching the farm demonstrator shear a sheep, and sheep dogs working stock.

After the farmyard tour there is still time to do a little shopping at the souvenir shop and view a wool spinning demonstration, before boarding the TSS Earnslaw for the return cruise to Queenstown.

The tour ends at the starting point.

What’s Included & Not Included

Inclusions

  • Return scenic cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on board TSS Earnslaw
  • Guided garden tour
  • Morning or afternoon tea
  • Historic slide show presentation
  • Wine tasting and brief farm tour

Exclusions

  • Hotel pick up and drop off

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
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