Queenstown: Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Experience the beauty of the New Zealand high country on a scenic boat ride across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Watch a sheepdog show, feed the animals, and enjoy a morning or afternoon tea in the charming old woolshed.
Begin your combo tour with a relaxing scenic boat ride across Lake Whakatipu aboard a modern catamaran, the Spirit of Queenstown. Disembark the vessel and be greeted by your rural host.
From the amphitheater, 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, 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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lake Wakatipu
Return cruise across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Spend a few hours on the farm feeding the animals, watching a farm demonstration and enjoy some morning or afternoon tea.
Spend a few hours on the farm feeding the animals, watching a farm demonstration and enjoy some morning or afternoon tea.
What‘s Included
English Speaking Guide
Morning or Afternoon Tea
Drinks can be purchased at the licensed bar during the cruise
Options
Queenstown: Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Afternoon Adventure
SooZeeP2016,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun afternoon! Highly recommend. We bypassed the huge line for the Ernest steamship and got right on the catamaran. The ride over to the farm is maybe 25 minutes. Beautiful views and a comfortable boat, with ability to sit outside or in. There is a snack bar on board if you want a drink or a snack. At the farm, we got a tour, got to pet many of the animals, and saw a really interesting demonstration of sheepshearing and sheep dogs herding . And the afternoon tea was plentiful and delicious - unlimited portions of tea sandwiches, scones and little cakes. So glad we found this trip!
It was a lot of fun.
Kentaro S,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I made the course with morning tea. Most people used it as a lunch course, but it was rather free and I was glad I had more time. We enjoyed feeding sheep, cows and deer and shearing shows. I learned a lot from the older brother of the clerk about ranch management and all that. The show was interesting not only in shearing but also in the way the dog controlled the sheep. Afternoon tea was a lunch substitute with lots of scones and cakes.
Take the farm tour !!
BJ216,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fabulous experience ! We took the farm tour, and were thrilled to be able to feed so many animals - especially our family favourite the “hairy coos”. Our guide Joe was excellent - funny and knowledgeable - and the food was delicious.
Easy to arrive, fantastic...
Sandra G,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to arrive, fantastic views, great activity for the whole family. We traveled with our 22 months old girl and she absolutely loved it.
RealNZ: Water Peak - Amazing
r2thebizel,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.003rd tour with RealNZ: super professional and organised. Great people, 40 minute smooth cruise across the lake, Quinn gave a relaxed and informative tour round the farm, great small buffet in the middle and the an amazing sheep dog and sheep sheering demo. Definitely one of the highlights of the whole trip - amazing to see it on a real farm…
Beautiful Tour - Highly Recommend
Ali R,Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Superb journey on the Catamaran. Walter Peak Farm is a magical location. Pristine wilderness with beautiful Victorian building/rose gardens and visually stunning backdrop for Farm. The animals were adorable, especially the highland cows. Excellent customer service. Staff were very friendly, courteous and helpful. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this tour for couples, families with kids and all
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