Walter Peak Horse Trek from Queenstown with Lake Cruise

The Walter Peak Horse Trek is a four-hour Queenstown experience combining a return TSS Earnslaw cruise across Lake Whakatipu with a gentle 40-minute guided ride through high-country farmland. Designed for beginners and first-time riders, each group has no more than six guests per guide and includes morning or afternoon tea. Riders must be at least seven years old, 120 centimetres tall and weigh no more than 100 kilograms.

Ride Through Walter Peak High Country

Begin with a scenic journey aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw, cruising across Lake Whakatipu from central Queenstown to Walter Peak High Country Farm. After arriving at the farm, meet your experienced guide and be matched with a calm, well-trained horse suited to your confidence and riding ability. Small groups create a relaxed environment for learning the basics before setting out across the property.

Follow gentle trails through rolling farmland to a scenic lookout with panoramic views over Lake Whakatipu and the surrounding mountains. The leisurely pace makes the ride approachable for first-time and novice riders while still providing a memorable taste of New Zealand high-country life. Safety helmets and wet-weather clothing are provided, followed by freshly baked scones, cakes and slices before the return cruise to Queenstown.