Cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a relaxed, family-friendly farm tour and afternoon tea. Learn high-country farming techniques, watch working dog demonstrations, and enjoy mountain views on a round-trip boat transfer from Queenstown.
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The jet-black surface of Lake Wakatipu parts as the vessel slips away from Steamer Wharf; cold spray and alpine air sharpen the senses while the Remarkables stand like a low, wind-swept wall to the east. Passengers settle on deck as gulls wheel and the shoreline slides by, every bend revealing a new angle of Queenstown’s mountain-ringed basin.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–3.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal walking on farm tracks required
Wildlife
History
Walter Peak is part of Otago’s high-country pastoral tradition dating to 19th-century settlement; the TSS Earnslaw (built 1912) is an iconic steamship tied to the region’s tourism history.
Conservation
Operators emphasize responsible farm tourism—do not feed or chase animals—and many farms practice rotational grazing to protect pastures and waterways.
Reserve your spot on the Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive Early for Boarding
Plan to be at Steamer Wharf 20–30 minutes before departure to check in and secure a good spot on deck.
Layer for Lake Weather
Bring a waterproof shell and midlayer; wind and spray off Wakatipu can make temperatures feel several degrees cooler.
Notify Dietary Needs
Contact the operator at least 24 hours in advance if you have allergies or special meal requests for afternoon tea.
Comfortable Footwear
Wear shoes with grip—farm paths can be uneven and muddy after rain.
Waterproof jacket
Blocks lake spray and sudden rain while keeping you warm on deck.
fall
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides traction on uneven farm paths and grassy paddocks.
Sun hat & sunscreen
Protects against strong alpine sun during exposed periods on the farm.
summer
Insulating midlayer
Useful for cold mornings on the lake and breezy afternoons onshore.
winter