New Zealand · FARM TOURS IN QUEENSTOWN
The shortlist you would text a friend before they leave: 12 farm tours in Queenstown that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the catch nobody mentions.
Review of Queenstown’s Walter Peak BBQ cruise, with lake views, local food, farm dogs, sheep shearing, prices, tips, and practical advice.
“The BBQ was amazing! So much food and choices! Absolutely one of the best meals I. Queenstown. The farm show was also very enjoyable!”
Review of Queenstown’s Walter Peak BBQ cruise, with TSS Earnslaw views, farm show details, food value, timing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Get there early to queue up boarding, in order to get a good seat, near an open window as the steam engine heats the top enclosed deck.”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu, meet farm animals, watch sheepdogs work, and enjoy afternoon tea on a family-friendly Walter Peak tour.
“Awesome few hours on the farm - Josh was excellent, and the afternoon tea was great. Highly recommend if you love animals - they’re all absolutely adorable”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu, enjoy a generous New Zealand buffet, and watch sheepdogs and shearing at Walter Peak Farm near Queenstown.
“Steam ship was good to travel on. Not enough seats for everyone though. BBQ dinner was delicious and so much variety!”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw, visit Walter Peak farm, meet animals, watch sheepdogs, and enjoy afternoon tea in 3.5 hours.
“This tour was so much better than we expected. Steam ship is beautiful and you can really explore all of it. The animals at the farm are gorgeous and friendly. The food provided for afternoon tea was amazing and there was free time to walk around the gardens and the beach. Fab tour.”
Review of Queenstown’s Walter Peak horse trek and Lake Wakatipu cruise, with tea, mountain views, pricing, ride length, and practical tips.
“Beautiful scenery at an amazing location. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable about the area. Afternoon tea was delicious.”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak for a wood-fired BBQ, farm show, colonial homestead, and alpine views in a relaxed 3.5-hour outing.
“We certainly enjoyed the buffet lunch and the boys were happy about the sheep-shearing show”
Review of Queenstown’s Walter Peak farm tour, including the Lake Whakatipu cruise, sheepdogs, animal feeding, tea, price, and practical tips.
“Lovely boat trip and farm tour. Plenty of blankets on the boat trip to keep warm. Unfortunately the commentary from the skipper was not very easy to hear clearly. Plenty of opportunities to feed the animals on our tour of the farm. Sheep shearing and herding demonstration were very good. Beautiful afternoon tea, plenty to eat and drink in the lovely dining room. Gluten free options provided.”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak for a BBQ buffet, farm show, mountain views, and a relaxed Queenstown half-day outing.
“Enjoyed learning about the steamship, TSS Earnslaw. Relaxing cruise on Lake Wakatipu. Then the barbecue buffet at Walter Peak High Country Farm.”
Review of Queenstown’s TSS Earnslaw cruise and Walter Peak garden-to-table tour, with local food, native planting, lake views, price, and tips.
“The food and the guide were A+++ We love the boat, food and farm experience. Will recommend to everyone”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw, plant a native tree, tour Walter Peak’s gardens, and enjoy a generous local lunch.
“The food was amazing and it was lovely to be able to plant a tree in this beautiful area. The boat is also really cool, you can go down and watch the workers make the engine run!”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak Farm for sheepdog skills, animal feeding, tea, gardens, and high-country views in three and a half hours.
“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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