Walter Peak High Country Farm & Colonel's Homestead
Walter Peak High Country Farm is based on the western shores of beautiful Lake Wakatipu, which provides visitors with the opportunity to relax and experience New Zealand high country life.
Upon arrival at Walter Peak join a farm excursion. Other options include a barbecue lunch, a guided horse trek across the stunning countryside or evening dining in the historic Colonel's Homestead. All Walter Peak excursions include a cruise on the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw
Walter Peak Farm Excursions-Queenstown-Disembark from TSS Earnslaw cruise to a warm welcome! Experience rural New Zealand with a walking tour of the farmyard. They will explain traditional farming practices and the significance of the various animals. Feed the sheep, and get close to the deer and Scottish Highland cattle. Watch the sheep dogs in action, see the shearing and maybe try a hand at spinning wool. Then stroll through the lakeside gardens to the charming Colonel's Homestead for a traditional morning or afternoon tea.
Walter Peak Barbeque Excursions-QueenstownCombine a lake cruise and a guided farm visit with a barbecue lunch. The barbecue is freshly prepared and served either on the lakeside terrace or inside the Homestead. Fresh salads and crusty bread perfectly complement the food sizzling on the grill. Before or after the barbecue there is time to see the farm animals and to join in the farmyard walking tour (40 minute horse trek can be added to excursion-return on a later sailing)
Walter Peak Horse Trekking-QueenstownAt Walter Peak High Country Farm disembark from the steamship TSS Earnslaw and join a guided horse trek. Where experienced guides will cross rolling farm terraces to an outlook with spectacular views of the Wakatipu scenery. The horse trek takes around 40 minutes and is followed by morning or afternoon tea. The duration of the excursion is 3hrs 35mins. Full Day Horse Treks also available for experienced riders only. These include lunch and operate with a minimum of two people.
Walter Peak Evening Dining-QueenstownThe perfect way to end an action packed day in and around Queenstown is to take a nostalgic cruise on the TSS Earnslaw to the Colonel's Homestead at Walter Peak. Enjoy high country hospitality and a carvery style buffet , featuring some of the best of New Zealand meats and seafood, along with fresh vegetables and garden salads. The house dessert specialities are hard to resist! An entertaining after dinner show provides a glimpse into farming life. Upon return cruise to Queenstown, relax with a drink from the bar or join a lively sing-along.
