8 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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5.Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise

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

Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak on the Spirit of Queenstown, then watch sheepdogs work, feed sheep and deer, see Highland cattle, and enjoy tea in the old woolshed. Guide Joe has earned praise for clear commentary and a well-run farm show.

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

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6.Queenstown Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $98

Sail from Queenstown across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm, where you’ll enjoy a BBQ buffet, colonial homestead setting, and farm demonstration before returning by boat. The 3.5-hour outing includes a guide, locally sourced food, dessert, and time for photos.

“What can I say? Outstanding local produce & wine, fabulous staff, fantastic sheep-shearing show - thank you Mist & Echo - and breathtaking views both on the cruise and at the farm! Highly recommend to anyone who loves great food and scenery, you won't find this anywhere else in the world!”

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7.Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $83Top rated

Cruise from Queenstown across Lake Wakatipu aboard the Spirit of Queenstown, then spend a few hours at Walter Peak High Country Farm. A rural host leads the visit, with sheepdog work, animal feeding, Highland cattle, a farm demonstration, and morning or afternoon tea in the old woolshed.

“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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8.Coach, Farm Tour & Milford Nature Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 13 hours · from $218

Travel from Queenstown to Te Anau by glass-roof coach for sheep dogs, shearing, farm animals, and morning tea, then continue along Milford Road for a two-hour Milford Sound nature cruise with live and app-based commentary.

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