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Farming in the New Zealand Highlands is a way of life - and at Walter Peak Highlands Farm you can experience it up close. Walter Peak Highland Farm, located on the picturesque southwestern shore of Lake Wakatipu, is an idyllic place to spend a few relaxing hours. The farm tour itself is a wonderfully interactive experience that will keep everyone entertained and satisfied.After disembarking the TSS Earnslaw you will be greeted by our country hosts who will take you to the amphitheatre to watch the sheepdogs perform a fantastic display of their skills as they herd sheep from the paddocks.You'll have time for a guided walking tour of the farm grounds, visiting the pen where you can help feed the sheep and deer, and even get up close and personal with the Scottish Highland cattle. Then, wander over to the charming old woolshed for morning or Afternoon tea. You may have time to wander the lakeside gardens before re-boarding the TSS Earnslaw for the return cruise to Queenstown.What you need to knowIncludes a round trip cruise on the TSS Earnslaw, a vintage steamship, to and from Walter Peak Highland Farm A Guide walk through the farm grounds to see and feed sheep, deer, cattle and alpacas A working sheepdog demonstration Enjoy a farm-fresh Afternoon tea with scones, cakes and pastries Time to relax in the lakeside gardens, sunny courtyard or visit the Walter Peak General Store to pick up a memorable souvenir to take home Additional InformationThis tour is suitable for all ages - kids love watching the sheepdogs at work! The licensed cafe on board the TSS Earnslaw offers delicious refreshments About Walter Peak Highland Farm Walter Peak Highland Farm, on the western shore of Lake Wakatipu, has a long history with Maori Camping in its sheltered bays on their way to the Mararoa and Oreti rivers for moa hunting and pounamu gathering.Europeans began settling in the 1860s, with von Tuzelmann trying his hand at farming, but he was forced to leave due to livestock deaths, snowstorms, and lack of funds.After a series of rapid changes of ownership, the MacKenzie family took over Walter Peak Ranch in the late 1880s. The MacKenzie family operated the ranch for 80 years, during which time they developed many successful highland farming principles.In its heyday, the station was one of New Zealand's leading stations, covering 170,000 acres, raising 40,000 sheep and employing up to 50 full-time staff. The original homestead at Walter Peak Station is now called Walter Peak Highland Farm.Over time, the farm has been home to a variety of habitable residences, including the Colonel's House, with its beautiful lakeside gardens. The Colonel's House was originally built in 1902 and was meticulously rebuilt in 1977 following an accidental fire.<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0354812000e3t6qb781AC_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="30903027" sourcewidth="1332" sourcehight="891"><img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0356j12000e3t6u7yF390_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="30903069" sourcewidth="1348" sourcehight="891"> About TSS Earnslaw The TSS Earnslaw is an important part of Queenstown's pioneering history and remains an iconic presence in Queenstown today.She was commissioned by New Zealand Railways to serve the communities around Lake Wakatipu. TSS Earnslaw was launched in the same year as Titanic and made her maiden voyage on October 18, 1912.Soon she became known as the "Lady of the Lake", providing a vital link between the isolated farm communities on the lake's shores and the outside world. At 48 metres long, she was the largest ship on the lake, carrying passengers, sheep, cattle, mail and supplies.In 1968, she was nearly scrapped but was rescued by RealNZ and put back into service, carrying passengers on lake cruises. Since then, the TSS Earnslaw has been carefully restored to its original state - everything you see is almost exactly as it was 100 years ago. Today, the TSS Earnslaw is the only coal-fired steamship still in operation in the Southern Hemisphere, making her one of the world's unique experiences.The TSS Earnslaw has appeared in several films, including a cameo as an Amazon riverboat in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The trawler SS Venture in Peter Jackson's King Kong was partly inspired by the TSS Earnslaw. Renowned composer Ron Goodwin once wrote a piece of music based on the rhythm of the TSS Earnslaw's engines.<img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0356v12000e3t6hyp612C_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="30903139" sourcewidth="1337" sourcehight="878"><img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0353j12000e3t6nrk32F2_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="30903195" sourcewidth="1333" sourcehight="892"> Two boarding times (choose one): *11:00*13:00 The project includes:Take a scenic cruise to the farm aboard the vintage TSS EarnslawGuided walk through the farm grounds led by your country hostExperience the agricultural lifestyle demonstrationAfternoon tea with farm-fresh baked goods Departure Location Meet us in front of the TSS Earnslaw at the Steamship Terminal <img src="https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0356d12000e3tz3yq28CB_Z_1000_0.jpg" source="ttd" imageid="30903363" sourcewidth="746" sourcehight="369"> What to bring:* Non-slip shoes/boots*Warm clothing/jackets*Sunscreen/Sunglasses*camera*Personal medications, including asthma and allergy medications

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Walter Peak Highland Farm Day Tour from Queenstown, New Zealand [Vintage Steamship TSS Earns Cruise + Walter Peak Highland Farm Show + Afternoon tea]