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Walter Peak High Country Farm Excursions
Disembark
from your TSS Earnslaw cruise to a warm welcome! Experience rural New Zealand as we
take you on a walking tour of the farmyard. We'll explain traditional farming practices
and the significance of the various animals. You can help 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 your hand at spinning wool. Then stroll through the lakeside gardens to the
charming Colonel's Homestead for a traditional morning or afternoon tea.
- Delicious morning or afternoon tea provided (scones, piklets, tea/coffee/fruit juice)
- Barbecue lunch option (at extra cost) see below for details
- Duration 3hrs 35mins
- Suitable for all ages
Tour Costs - Walter Peak High Country Farm [TSSWP1]
| Departs - Returns | Season | Adult | Child | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 1:30pm | 20 Oct - 20 April | $62 | $15 | |||
| 12:00pm - 3:30pm | All year | $62 | $15 | |||
| 2:00pm - 5:30pm | All year | $62 | $15 |
Note: prices include TSS Earnslaw Cruise
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, waterproof jacket, woollen sweater, sunscreen/sunglasses,
camera and lots of film or digital media.
Walter Peak Farm & BBQ Lunch Excursions
Combine a lake cruise and a guided farm visit with a barbecue lunch.
The barbecue is freshly prepared and served to you 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 for you to see the farm animals
and to join in the farmyard walking tour.
- Shortened farmyard tour included
- Duration 3hrs 35mins
- 40 minute horse trek can be added to excursion (return on a later sailing)
- Suitable for all ages
Tour Costs - Walter Peak Farm & BBQ [TSSWP2]
| Departs - Returns | Season | Adult | Child | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 1:30pm | 20 Oct - 20 April | $82.00 | $35.00 | |||
| 12:00pm - 3:30pm | 1 Sept - late May | $82.00 | $35.00 |
Note: prices include TSS Earnslaw Cruise
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, waterproof jacket, woollen sweater, sunscreen/sunglasses,
camera and lots of film or digital media.
Walter Peak Heritage Excursions
Gain an insight into Queenstown’s unique heritage with this fascinating
excursion. Highlights include a guided tour of the TSS Earnslaw with our on board
historian and a visit to the Colonel’s Homestead and gardens at Walter Peak High
Country Farm.
Find out about the early days as you view the photographs and memorabilia. A central Otago
wine and cheese tasting, plus antipasto selection is also included. Enjoy the opportunity
to explore the farmyard or relax on the lakeside terrace before cruising back across
beautiful Lake Wakatipu.
Tour Costs - Walter Peak Heritage [TSSWP3]
| Departs - Returns | Season | Adult | Child | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00pm - 7:30pm | 20 Oct - mid April | $70.00 | $35.00 |
Note: prices include TSS Earnslaw Cruise
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, waterproof jacket, woollen sweater, sunscreen/sunglasses,
camera and lots of film or digital media.
Walter Peak Evening Dining Excursions
The
perfect way for you 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 the best of New Zealand meats
and seafood, along with fresh vegetables and garden salads. You may well find the house
dessert specialities hard to resist!
An entertaining after dinner show provides a glimpse into farming life. On your return
cruise to Queenstown, relax with a drink from the bar or join a lively sing-along.
Tour Costs - Walter Peak Evening Dining [TSSWP4]
| Departs - Returns | Season | Adult | Child | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00pm - 7:30pm | 20 July - 31 May (for groups of 30 or more) |
$105.00 | $52.50 | |||
| 6:00pm - 10:00pm | 1 Oct - late May (nightly) |
$105.00 | $52.50 | |||
| 6:00pm - 10:00pm | 20 Jul - 30 Sept (when locally advertised) |
$105.00 | $52.50 |
Note: prices include TSS Earnslaw Cruise
Note: NO DINING at Walter Peak late May - 19 July.
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, waterproof jacket, woollen sweater, sunscreen/sunglasses,
camera and lots of film or digital media.
Prices valid from 01 October 2007 - 30 September 2008
Walter Peak Horse Trek Excursions
At
Walter Peak High Country Farm disembark from the steamship TSS Earnslaw and join a guided
horse trek. Our experienced guides will take you across rolling farm terraces to an
outlook with spectacular views of the Wakatipu scenery. Your horse trek takes around 40
minutes and is followed by morning or afternoon tea. The duration of the excursion is 3hrs
35mins.
- Safety helmets and wet weather clothing are provided for the treks
- Suitable for inexperienced riders (40 mins trek)
- Suitable for children 8 years and over (40 mins trek)
- Optional: BBQ can be added to this package (additional charge).
- Please note: a weight restriction of 100kg per rider may apply.
Tour Costs - Walter Peak Horse Trek (Half Day) [TSSWP5]
| Departs - Returns | Season | Adult | Child | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 1:30pm | 1 Oct - mid April | $99.00 | $58.50 | |||
| 12:00pm - 3:30pm | 1 Oct - mid April | $99.00 | $58.50 | |||
| 2:00pm - 5:30pm | 1 Oct - mid April | $99.00 | $58.50 |
Note: prices include TSS Earnslaw Cruise
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, waterproof jacket, woollen sweater, sunscreen/sunglasses,
camera and lots of film or digital media.
