Category Walter Peak Farm Experiences

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The 13 Best Walter Peak Farm Experiences

13 reviewed

Walter Peak is the high-country station across the lake, reached by the old coal-fired steamer, and it pairs a working-farm show with a very good meal. The best experiences are here: gourmet BBQ lunches, evening dinners, and horse treks along the shore. Compare which cruise time and which menu comes with each.

Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise

Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise - The BBQ buffet at Colonel’s Homestead: what you should expect

1.Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,713 reviews · 3h 30m · from $95Our pick

Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak for a wood-fired gourmet BBQ, farm dog and sheep show, plus tea at the woolshed.

“Had a great day out on the TSS Earnslaw. Arrived at 10.30am for 11am boarding and arrived back about 3pm. Onboard had plenty of areas to sit and was able to move around. Was able to see the steam room for the boat which was amazing! We arrived at the farm/station and debarked the boat. Absolutely beautiful spot, with flowers and buildings along the lake. Signage/instructions was poor: no clear area to head to or where to go so everyone just followed each other, but wasn’t a big deal! The food was a BBQ buffet, beautifully cooked with decent variety. We then were given a short period to explore the…”

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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise - Walter Peak Farm: the best way to “feel” Central Otago

2.Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,196 reviews · from $98Top rated

Vintage steamship cruise on Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak for chef BBQ lunch, sheep herding, and sheep shearing in Queenstown.

“Amazing views of the lake. Great hospitality both on the boat and off. The bbq lunch was fab! Plenty of options. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking! The show at the end was also really spectacular.”

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Queenstown: Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Tour

Queenstown: Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Tour - Picking Your Vessel: TSS Earnslaw Steamship vs Spirit of Queenstown Catamaran

3.Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 950 reviews · 3h 30m · from $80Best value

Cruise Lake Wakatipu and tour Walter Peak High Country Farm in Queenstown. Meet sheep-dogs and alpacas, then enjoy afternoon tea.

“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”

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Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown - Stop at Walter Peak Station Wharf: Where the “Transfer” Turns Into a Plan

Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure - The TSS Earnslaw steamship crossing: engines, views, and onboard fun

Queenstown: Walter Peak Horse Trek & Queenstown Lake Cruise

Queenstown: Walter Peak Horse Trek & Queenstown Lake Cruise - Cruise Time: TSS Earnslaw Steamship or Spirit of Queenstown

Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown

Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown - Walter Peak High Country Farm: tea at the Colonel’s Homestead

7.Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · from $142

Half-day TSS Earnslaw cruise and easy horse trek at Walter Peak, with scones and small-group views of the Remarkables.

“We had such an amazing time on this steamboat and horse riding tour. The cruise was so enjoyable and beautiful. The horses were calm, well cared for, which made the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable. The scenery along the ride Read more”

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Queenstown: Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

Queenstown: Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet - Colonel’s Homestead: the wood-fired BBQ buffet that actually delivers

8.Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 66 reviews · 3h 30m · from $95

Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak for a wood-fired BBQ buffet, farm show, and big alpine views from Queenstown.

“Very good, I hope can stay there longer, so I can go mountain climbing or hanging around, and I hope can post the schedule of itinerary, so I can know when to eat and when to shopping, etc…”

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Queenstown: Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise

Queenstown: Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise - Arriving at Walter Peak: where the tour turns from scenery to work

9.Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 3h 30m · from $80

Queenstown’s Walter Peak Farm tour pairs a Lake Whakatipu catamaran cruise with sheepdog herding, animal feeding, and woolshed tea in 3.5 hours.

“Great day out with the family! Thoroughly enjoyed all of it! The views were breathtaking.”

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Queenstown Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

Queenstown: Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet - Colonel’s Homestead: the wood-fired BBQ buffet that actually delivers

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown - Walter Peak High Country Farm: the garden host and native plant focus

Queenstown: Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience

Queenstown: Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience - Getting there: meeting at the wharf or RealNZ Queenstown Visitor Centre

12.Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3h 30m · from $92

Cruise Queenstown’s lake on the TSS Earnslaw, plant a native tree, then enjoy garden-to-table platters at Walter Peak High Country Farm.

“Lovely cruise across the lake to Walter Peak Farm. We had a nice, friendly tour of the gardens and a really tasty spread of food. Recommended!”

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Queenstown: Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise

Queenstown: Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise - Arriving at Walter Peak: where the tour turns from scenery to work

13.Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $83

Cruise Lake Whakatipu on a modern catamaran to Walter Peak Farm for a sheepdog show, animal feeding, and tea in an old woolshed.

“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. Read more”

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