Walter Peak Farm Tour
Farming in New Zealand's high country is a unique way of life and it’s one you can get up close to at Walter Peak. On the south-western shores of picturesque Lake Whakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm is an idyllic place to spend time. The farm tour itself is a wonderful, interactive experience, with something to keep everyone entertained and happy
A family enjoys meeting the animals at Walter Peak Farm
Type of Tour
Nature & Wildlife
Duration
3hrs 30mins
Departs from
Real Journeys Visitor Centre
Price (from)
Adults: (15+) $159 PP
Children: (5–14) $79 PP
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Walter Peak Bay
Walter Peak High Country Farm
The water front at Walter Peak
About the tour
After cruising across the cool waters of Lake Whakatipu, aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw or Spirit of Queenstown, you will be greeted at Walter Peak Farm by your rural host. There will be working farm demonstrations including sheep shearing and where you will see the remarkable skill of the, renowned, New Zealand sheep dog mustering sheep.
There is also time for a walking tour of the farmyard, visiting the holding pens, where you can help feed the sheep and deer and even get up close to the Scottish Highland Cattle. Then a stroll to the charming old wool shed for morning or afternoon tea. You may have time to stroll through the lakeside gardens before you re-board the TSS Earnslaw for your cruise back to Queenstown.
About the trip
- Includes return cruise on board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw, or Spirit of Queenstown, to/from Walter Peak High Country Farm
- Guided walking tour of the farmyard to view and feed sheep, deer, cattle and alpacas
- Demonstrations of sheep dogs working and sheep shearing
- Enjoy morning or afternoon tea including scones, cakes and slices freshly baked at the farm
- There’s time to relax in the lakeside gardens, in the sunny courtyards or peruse the gift shop for a memorable take home souvenir
Extra Information
- The tour is suitable for all ages – children love watching the dogs at work!
- Duration: 3 hour 30 mins
- A licensed cafe on board the TSS Earnslaw provides great refreshments
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