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Walter Peak Horse Trail Ride with Cruise - 3.5 Hours

Lake Wakatipu, departing Queenstown - Show on map

REJ069

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For 1 person

3.5 hours

$159 each

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Adult

15+ years

$159

Child

7-14 years

$95

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1 Adult

$159 each

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Overview

Highlights

Relaxing ride through the beautiful Walter Peak High Country Station
Admire stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and the bordering mountains
Includes a return cruise aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw

Enjoy a relaxing cruise across Lake Wakatipu on board the historic TSS Earnslaw, before disembarking at Walter Peak High Country Farm. Saddle up and explore the stunning property on horseback, meandering over the rolling hillside with views of the lake. Morning or afternoon tea is included.

What's Included?

Return cruise across Lake Wakatipu
40 minute guided horse trek
Friendly guide
Safety helmets and wet weather clothing
Scones, cakes and slices freshly baked at the farm

Boasting a lakeside address on the south-western side of Lake Wakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm is as pretty as a picture. Begin your tour with a relaxing cruise across Lake Wakatipu on board the iconic TSS Earnslaw, a vintage steamship. Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed by your guide and introduced to your horse, before beginning your adventure through the rolling farmland. At a leisurely pace, you'll follow your host along the undulating track that offers stunning panoramas of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. After the ride, enjoy a country-style morning or afternoon tea at the Colonel's Homestead Restaurant and wander around the stunning lakeside gardens, before boarding the ship back to Queenstown.

Session Length

This experience is 3.5 hours in duration
Between the 26 Dec and 21 Feb, tours depart daily at 10am and 12pm
During the months of March, April and Oct-Dec, one daily tour at 12pm on the weekend only
Not available between May and September

Important Information

Restrictions

Not available between May and September.

Guidelines

The minimum age is seven years
Minimum height of 120cm and maximum weight of 100kg
Suitable for all abilities, including first-time riders

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to this policy:

A minimum of 24 hours notice is required to change the date and time

Numbers on the Day

Maximum of six participants per ride.

Weather

In the event of rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider. If your experience is cancelled you will be rescheduled by the provider.

Dress Code

Shoes/boots (non slip), warm clothing/jacket, long trousers recommended, sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera.

Location

This experience takes place at Walter Peak Farm, Lake Wakatipu departing Queenstown.