Enjoy a relaxing scenic cruise on Lake Wakatipu. Experience New Zealand's farming lifestyle at the Walter Peak High Country Farm.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Experience a scenic 45-minute cruise on Lake Wakatipu
- Feed the farm animals at the Walter Peak Farm
- Enjoy sheep dog and sheep shearing demonstrations
- Savor a delicious morning tea at Walter Peak Farm
Full description
Start with a scenic cruise, crossing Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Explore the decks, visit the steam room, or chat with the captain in the wheelhouse. You’ll find a licensed cafe on board.
Disembark at Walter Peak and join the host for a farmyard tour. Get up close to sheep, deer, and highland cattle. Help feed the farm animals, watch a sheep shearing demonstration, and explore the lakeside gardens. Enjoy a morning or afternoon tea including scones, muffins, coffee, and tea.
The Walter Peak Farm tour is the perfect way to get a taste of New Zealand's farming lifestyle in an interactive way. This 3.5-hour tour is suitable for all ages.
Includes
- Round-trip cruise
- Morning or afternoon tea (tea, coffee, scones, and muffins)
- Walter Peak Farm tour
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Meeting point
Visitor Center, Steamer Wharf, 88 Beach Street, Queenstown.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Know before you go
- Upon check-in, you must exchange your ticket for a boarding pass at the visitor center
- Your cruise departure time may be different from the one requested. The local operator will confirm your cruise details by email after booking
- Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- TSS Earnslaw is undergoing annual maintenance between the 2 June and 3 July, 2020. If you are traveling between these dates, your cruise will be held on a different boat
- Cruise is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Non-slip shoes are recommended
- Parking is not available, so please leave your car at your accommodation
