4 Queenstown Farm Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 950 reviews · 3h 30m · from $80Our pick

Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak on the TSS Earnslaw or Spirit of Queenstown, then join a guided farm tour with sheep, alpacas, cattle, working dogs, live shearing, and farm-made afternoon tea. Guides such as Josh and Ashley bring the rural story to life.

“Loved this it all. The afternoon tea was yummy, our host was great & I absolutely loved watching the fog round up the sheep. Highly recommend!”

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2.Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 576 reviews · from $117

Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak High Country Farm aboard the 1912 TSS Earnslaw or modern Spirit of Queenstown. Enjoy a generous buffet with local meats, salads, vegetables, desserts, and cheese, then watch sheep herding and shearing before returning across Lake Wakatipu.

“Wonderful cruise on a historical boat topped up with a great experience at the farm. Dinner was a delightful spread and the service and show were 5 star.”

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3.Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 439 reviews · from $83

Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak High Country Farm aboard the TSS Earnslaw, or Spirit of Queenstown during maintenance. Meet sheep, alpacas, cattle, goats, and working dogs, watch a farm show, stroll the gardens, and enjoy fresh afternoon tea. Guides such as Joe and Quinn add a friendly local touch.

“I had a blast. The catamaran crew was very knowledgeable and Quinn at the farm was very helpful and energetic. 10/10 recommend”

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4.Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

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

Take the Spirit of Queenstown across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Enjoy a wood-fired BBQ buffet at Colonel’s Homestead, watch a sheep-shearing demonstration, stroll the gardens, and return by catamaran. English-speaking hosts, wheelchair access, and a licensed bar make this a relaxed 210-minute outing.

“Very relaxing trip. Great lunch. Friendly staff. Enjoyed it all.”

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