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3 hours 30 minutes
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Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Whakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours. The Walter Peak Eco Experience allows you to immerse yourself in nature and learn about conservation throughout New Zealand.
Begin your trip with a 45 minute cruise aboard the Vintage TSS Earnslaw, an integral part of Queenstown’s pioneering history and to this day a Queenstown icon. You will be greeted by our rural host upon disembarking the vessel, who will give you a tour of the stunning Restaurant Garden and showcase the beautiful native plants. You will then have the opportunity to have a hands on role in Walter Peaks land restoration project by planting a native tree or shrub from our nursery.
Next savour a delicious morning/afternoon tea made with local ingredients in the old charming woolshed. The Eco Tour is the perfect adventure for those who want to give back to the environment while immersing themselves in New Zealand’s native scenery.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note for wheelchair users, access is restricted on the vintage TSS Earnslaw Vessel as the toilets are downstairs from the only wheelchair accessible area. The terrain at Walter Peak is also rocky gravel farm paths and should be considered before booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Morning/Afternoon Tea - made from local produce
Restroom on board
Alcoholic Beverages
Enjoy a cruise along Lake Wakatipu on your journey to and from Walter Peak and enjoy informative commentary from our knowledgeable nature guide. (45 minutes each way). Climb aboard the Vintage TSS Earnslaw Steamship for your return back to Queenstown, an integral part of Queenstown’s pioneering history and to this day a Queenstown icon.
Fall in love with nature and immerse yourself in a unique experience where conservation, horticulture, and eco-tourism meet.
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