Experience the Best of Queenstown: Cruise, Dine & Unwind at Walter Peak High Country Farm.
Discover Queenstown’s most unique dining experience at Walter Peak High Country Farm, where a scenic cruise, gourmet dining, and live entertainment come together for an unforgettable adventure.
Queenstown Boat Cruise
- Cruise in Style – Cross the stunning waters of Lake Wakatipu on your choice of vessel: the modern Spirit of Queenstown or the historic TSS Earnslaw, a century-old steamship.
- Indulge in a Feast – Savor a delicious buffet at the Homestead Restaurant, featuring fresh, locally sourced produce in a beautifully restored colonial setting.
- Lakeside Dining & Breathtaking Views – Enjoy your meal with stunning views of Queenstown’s vibrant landscapes from the shores of Walter Peak.
- Dinner & a Show – After dessert, sit back and enjoy an impressive farm dog demonstration, showcasing the skill and tradition of New Zealand’s high-country farming.
- Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes – 4 hours
- Check out our sample menu here!
This Queenstown Boat Trip Includes:
- Queenstown Lake Cruise – Enjoy a scenic round-trip cruise across the breathtaking waters of Lake Wakatipu aboard the vessel of your choice.
- Walter Peak Farm Show – Watch the farm dogs showcase their skills in an impressive sheep herding demonstration and meet the friendly farm animals up close.
- Premium Lakeside Dining – Enjoy a buffet-style BBQ feast inside the charming Colonial’s Homestead, surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens.
- Locally Sourced Produce – A delectable selection of wood-fired meats, fresh salads, seasonal vegetables, indulgent desserts, and fine cheeses.
Walter Peak Farm
Nestled on the western shores of Lake Wakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm is rich in history. Its sheltered bays once served as campsites for Māori travellers on their journeys to the Mararoa and Oreti Rivers, where they hunted moa and gathered pounamu (greenstone).
European settlement began in the 1860s when Von Tunzelman made the first farming attempts. However, harsh conditions, including severe snowstorms and financial struggles, forced him to abandon the land.
In the late 1880s, the Mackenzie family took over Walter Peak Station and spent the next 80 years shaping it into one of New Zealand’s most renowned high-country farms. At its height, the station covered 170,000 acres, ran 40,000 sheep, and employed up to 50 full-time workers.
The original homestead block of Walter Peak Station is now known as Walter Peak High Country Farm. Over time, several homes were built on the property, including the Colonel’s Homestead, with its stunning lakeside gardens. Originally built in 1902, it was carefully rebuilt in 1977 after an accidental fire.
