Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

Name: Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure
Price: 135 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.63 (442 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise across the crystal-clear waters of Lake Whakatipu, aboard either the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw or the sleek Spirit of Queenstown.

Once you arrive over at the working high country station, partake in a wander around the grounds to meet and greet all the animals that call the farm home. Our guides will give fun and informative commentary, and you'll be delighted by a farm show detailing life for the working dogs.

Indulge in a decadently classic country morning/afternoon tea with homemade scones and tea. Use your time to your leisure to wander the gardens and re-visit your new animal friends.

Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your departure time to check in.

Please note: The TSS Earnslaw will be undergoing scheduled maintenance 19 May to 1 October 2025, we have another fantastic vessel available throughout this time - Spirit of Queenstown

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Note: The TSS Earnslaw will be undergoing scheduled maintenance 19 May to 1 October 2025, we have another fantastic vessel available throughout this time - Spirit of Queenstown

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Lake Wakatipu

Travel across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm and return.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Queenstown

Arrive at Walter Peak High Country Farm! Once ashore, you'll be warmly welcomed by your friendly rural host for a guided farm tour like no other. Meet and mingle with adorable farm animals—from sheep and alpacas to cattle and working farm dogs—then watch live demonstrations that bring New Zealand’s farming traditions to life. Top it all off with a delicious, freshly baked afternoon tea, served in the serene surroundings of the farm.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Farm tour at Walter Peak Homestead

Afternoon tea

Cruise across lake on a vessel of your choice

Live commentary on board

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

Farm Tour & TSS Cruise

Cruise both ways on the iconic TSS Earnslaw, a coal-fired steamship that’s been a part of the region’s history since 1912

Farm Tour & Modern Cruise

Farm Tour & Modern Cruise: Cruise both ways on the spacious and modern Spirit of Queenstown Catamaran. Epic viewing platforms to take beautiful photos

Reviews

4.63

442 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

339

Walter Peak Farm Rocks!
L8116IHjasonk,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant relaxing and informative experience. Josh is wonderful. 🤩
Activity does not provide...
Vicki H,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
Activity does not provide a whole lot of information. Useful only to people who have never seen a farm animal before. Disappointing. Having said that the staff were very obliging and friendly.
Lovely Day at the Farm
joelbW3502SZ,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience, full of tourists but still well worth the day, lovely food. Definitely recommend some sun screen and a hat (or an umbrella an a jacket for the wet days) if your doing the afternoon session. I quite enjoyed the farm show, being Aussie it was nothing new but the commentary and explanations was really good! The boat was great but your got to be quick to snag a good seat (but people move around so you can normally still get something along the trip).
A 'must do' for families
harryhY5627GU,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a little drizzly as the family boarded the beautifully restored steam engine ship for the pleasantly paced trip to Walter Peak farm. Upon arrival the group was split into 2 main groups. One did the tour of the animals first then had morning tea. We had the morning tea first and the animal visit second. The highland cows certainly are an funny looking cow, resemble more of a moody 15 year old. Thankfully they didn't have the temperament to match! Our family got to feed / pat and take lots of photo's of all of the animals. Pigs, deer, cows.... As well as a sheepdog demonstration to round things off. Granted the Highland cows are the what separates the this from other farm encounters. In short, it was really well organised, friendly and engaging staff and is a must do for family's if you are in Queenstown.
Way better than expected.
Susanna C,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour was so much better than we expected. Steam ship is beautiful and you can really explore all of it. The animals at the farm are gorgeous and friendly. The food provided for afternoon tea was amazing and there was free time to walk around the gardens and the beach. Fab tour.
Great for both adults and kids!
John C,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great scenery and learned a bit about farms in NZ. The afternoon tea was exceptional and a real treat. All of the staff were very kind and friendly.
Earnslaw & farm tour
Jose C,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Earnslaw and farm tour was a great experience. Nice and relaxing. The staff were polite and welcoming.
This was such a fun day!...
Ellen E,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was such a fun day! It was crowded, but also one of the busiest holiday days of the year. The steamship was charming. The staff at the farm were incredibly kind and knowledgeable. Such a beautiful setting!
Nice afternoon.
Paul R,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Booked at 11.30am for a 1pm departure. Other websites had no availability. Really good way to spend a few hours. Not too long either kids loved farm tour and patting / hand feeding baby animals. Farm show pretty basic but good if no previous exposure to rural life. Tour not too long and good way to see the lake from the boat. Little less Adrenalin.
Nice view, friendly staff, feeding animals were fun
NorthStar09973853511,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The experience as a whole was good. We enjoyed it. Queenstown centre is stunning on a sunny day. 1 - Check-in was smooth. The RealNZ staff Zachery was very friendly and helpful! He kindly offered parking info to me. Really appreciated that. 2 - The cruise view was great! And staff on board were nice and friendly too. 3 - The farm tour guide Sam was also very nice and friendly. The farm show was interesting. 4 - A Mandarin speaking lady in the gift shop was also very friendly and helpful, guiding us to the farm performance. Some areas could’ve been potentially improved: 1 - More alpacas would be great. There were only two : ( 2 - Activities on the farm could’ve been more organised. There was no time table or info display. We were not aware of the start time of the farm show, and missed a bit of it. 3 - Signage on the bathroom area could’ve been in a more friendly tone. “Do not enter” and “不许进入” both sound like very harsh telling-off. That’s not how you want to make customers feel in a hospitality setting. 4 - The afternoon tea was tasty too but could’ve been more well organised as staff were a bit stressed out with a big crowd of tourists moving slowly.

From NZ$135.00