- Lake Wakatipu - 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.
- Walter Peak High Country Farm - RealNZ - Fall in love with nature and immerse yourself in a unique experience where conservation, horticulture, and eco-tourism meet.
- Snacks
- On-board restrooms
- Alcoholic Beverages
Situated on picturesque Lake Whakatipu’s shores, Walter Peak High Country Farm is an idyllic place to spend a relaxing few hours. The Walter Peak Eco Experience allows you to immerse yourself in nature and learn more about conservation throughout New Zealand.
You will be greeted by our rural host upon disembarking the express vessel, who will welcome you, and give you a tour of the stunning Restaurant Garden and showcase the beautiful native plants. At this point, you will have the opportunity to have a hands-on role in Walter Peaks land restoration project by planting a native tree or shrub.
You will then have time for a walking tour of the farmyard, visiting the holding pens, where you can meet the sheep, alpacas, donkeys, and even the Scottish Highland cattle. Finish off with a stroll to the charming old woolshed for a delicious plowman’s platter. You may have time to stroll through the lakeside gardens before you cruise back across Lake Whakatipu onboard the iconic TSS Earnslaw.
- 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.
