Queenstown: Lake Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
Highlights
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Say hello to the friendly farm animals! Highland cows, sheep, alpacas, and other Walter Peak locals.
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Enjoy a farm demonstration from the amphitheatre and watch the sheep dogs and farmers in action
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Eat a selection of freshly baked afternoon tea treats including scones, cakes and sandwiches
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Our rural hosts are happy to answer any questions and share their expert knowledge of Walter Peak and the farming lifestyle
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The tour is suitable for all ages - the children love watching the dogs go to work!
Summary
Enjoy a scenic cruise across Lake Whakatipu and experience New Zealand's farming lifestyle at the Walter Peak High Country Farm with afternoon tea included
Tour info
Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Why take this tour?
Farming in the New Zealand high country is a way of life – and it’s one you can get up close to at Walter Peak. Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Whakatipu, with a colonial homestead and beautiful lakeside gardens, Walter Peak High Country Farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours. Begin this combo tour with a relaxing scenic boat ride across Lake Whakatipu aboard a modern catamaran, the Spirit of Queenstown.
You will be greeted by our rural host upon disembarking the vessel. From the amphitheatre, you will watch the remarkable skill with which the farm dogs round up sheep from the paddocks. Enjoy 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 woolshed for morning or afternoon tea. You may have time to wander through the lakeside gardens before you re-board the Spirit of Queenstown for your cruise back to Queenstown.
You will be greeted by our rural host upon disembarking the vessel. From the amphitheatre, you will watch the remarkable skill with which the farm dogs round up sheep from the paddocks. Enjoy 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 woolshed for morning or afternoon tea. You may have time to wander through the lakeside gardens before you re-board the Spirit of Queenstown for your cruise back to Queenstown.
What’s included?
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Scenic cruise on Lake Whakatipu -
Walter Peak Farm Tour, which includes feeding farm animals -
Demonstrations of the farming lifestyle -
Afternoon tea, freshly baked at the farm -
Excludes hotel pick up
Things to know
Before you book
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The tour is suitable for all ages – children love watching the dogs at work!
Before you go
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Please check in at least 20 minutes before departure
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RealNZ have gone cashless for food & beverage purchases
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We recommend wearing non-slip shoes/boots
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
About operator:
Our family business was founded in Fiordland in the 1950’s by tourism and conservation pioneers Les and Olive Hutchins.
Sixty years later, we offer tourism experiences from Stewart Island to Queenstown; including world renowned cruises through Milford and Doubtful Sounds, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and heritage steamship TSS Earnslaw.
For us, the aim is still quite simple – to share the natural heritage and astounding beauty of the region with visitors – just as our founders intended.
Sixty years later, we offer tourism experiences from Stewart Island to Queenstown; including world renowned cruises through Milford and Doubtful Sounds, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and heritage steamship TSS Earnslaw.
For us, the aim is still quite simple – to share the natural heritage and astounding beauty of the region with visitors – just as our founders intended.
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