Return cruise between Queenstown and Walter PeakGuided farmyard tourFarm animal encountersLive sheepdog and farming demonstrationFreshly baked morning or afternoon teaTime to explore the lakeside gardens

Adult: 16 years +Children: 5-15 yearsInfant: Under 5 years

Walter Peak Farm Tour with TSS Earnslaw Cruise

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Couple petting Highland cattle at Walter Peak Farm

Experiences

Cruises

Family-friendly Tours

Half-Day Tours

South Island

Start: Queenstown

Duration: 3.5 hours

The Walter Peak Farm Tour is an approximately 3.5-hour family-friendly experience combining a return TSS Earnslaw cruise across Lake Whakatipu from Queenstown with an interactive visit to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Meet sheep, Highland cattle, alpacas and other farm animals, watch working dogs demonstrate their skills and enjoy freshly baked morning or afternoon tea. The experience is suitable for all ages, including infants under four.

Experience High-Country Farm Life at Walter Peak

Cruise from central Queenstown aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw, enjoying panoramic views across Lake Whakatipu towards the surrounding mountains. Walter Peak’s secluded lakeside setting has connections to Māori travel and pounamu gathering, followed by European farming from the 1860s. Today, its heritage buildings, gardens and working-farm atmosphere provide an engaging introduction to rural life in New Zealand’s high country.

A knowledgeable host leads you through the farmyard to meet sheep, Highland cattle, alpacas and other friendly animals. Watch skilled sheepdogs respond to commands during a live demonstration and learn how they help farmers manage livestock across large areas of hill country. Finish with freshly baked scones, cakes and slices accompanied by tea or coffee, with time to explore the lakeside gardens before cruising back to Queenstown.

About Walter Peak High Country Farm

Set on the western shore of Lake Whakatipu, Walter Peak has a long history connected to travel, farming and life in the high country. Māori once travelled through this area while gathering food and pounamu, before European farming began during the 1860s.

The property later became one of the region’s best-known high-country stations. Today, visitors can explore its lakeside setting, meet the farm animals and learn how rural traditions continue at Walter Peak.

Family feeding Highland cattle at Walter Peak Farm

Child touching freshly shorn wool at Walter Peak Farm

TSS Earnslaw reflected on the calm waters of Lake Whakatipu

Farmer kneeling and interacting with a sheepdog during a farm show at Walter Peak Station, with an audience watching in the background

Daffodils and flowers at Colonel’s Homestead near Walter Peak on Lake Whakatipu

Alpacas and sheep together at Walter Peak Farm

Hand feeding a Highland cow at Walter Peak Farm

Farmer herding sheep with dogs at Walter Peak Farm

Lamb standing on green grass at Walter Peak Farm

Meeting the Calves at Walter Peak Station

Close-up of Highland cow at Walter Peak Farm

Sheepdog at Work on a Walter Peak Farm Tour

Farmer herding sheep at Walter Peak High Country Farm

Feeding Highland Cattle at Walter Peak Station

Close-up of resting farm dog at Walter Peak

Father and son feed Highland cow at Walter Peak Farm

Sheep shearing demonstration at Walter Peak Farm

Highlights

Meet sheep, Highland cattle, alpacas and other farm animals
See skilled working dogs demonstrate how sheep are mustered
Learn about daily life on a New Zealand high-country farm
Enjoy wide views across Lake Whakatipu and the surrounding mountains
Relax among the gardens and historic buildings at Walter Peak
Experience a family-friendly day out from central Queenstown

Return cruise between Queenstown and Walter Peak
Guided farmyard tour
Farm animal encounters
Live sheepdog and farming demonstration
Freshly baked morning or afternoon tea
Time to explore the lakeside gardens

Adult: 16 years +
Children: 5-15 years
Infant: Under 5 years

More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund**.
Within 24 hours: No refund

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