Lake Whakatipu: Scenic Farm Tour & Tea

Sail Lake Whakatipu, meet farm animals, and savor tea at Walter Peak. Discover New Zealand’s high country charm on this unforgettable tour.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Wakatipu - Enjoy a round-trip cruise across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Delight in a few hours at the farm, where you can feed the animals, watch a farm demonstration, and savor some morning or afternoon tea.
  • Walter Peak Farm - Delight in a few hours at the farm, where you can feed the animals, watch a farm demonstration, and savor some morning or afternoon tea.
What's Included
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Discover the stunning landscapes of New Zealand’s high country with a picturesque boat journey across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Enjoy a sheepdog demonstration, interact with the animals, and savor a delightful morning or afternoon tea in the quaint old woolshed.
Start your combo tour with a tranquil scenic boat ride on Lake…

Location
RealNZ - Queenstown Visitor Centre
Beach Street
Please check in at least 20 minutes before departure at the RealNZ Visitor Centre - 88 Beach Street. We look forward to welcoming you!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bec_h
Apr 6, 2026
Loved it. - We had a lovely experience from beginning to end. The boat ride, the staff, the morning tea, facilities and experience were all fab. I’ve never been on such a clean and pretty farm. Perfect for the kids and to get some clean fresh air. We all slept well!
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Soozeep2016
Mar 1, 2026
Wonderful Afternoon Adventure - Such 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!
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Kentaro_s
Jan 27, 2026
It was a lot of fun. - I 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.
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Bj216
Oct 11, 2025
Take the farm tour !! - What 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.
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Sandra_g
Aug 7, 2025
Easy to arrive, fantastic... - Easy to arrive, fantastic views, great activity for the whole family. We traveled with our 22 months old girl and she absolutely loved it.
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R2thebizel
Jul 21, 2025
RealNZ: Water Peak - Amazing - 3rd 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…
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Ali_r
Apr 22, 2025
Beautiful Tour - Highly Recommend - Superb 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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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).