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TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Horse Trek

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Add on some extra adventure to your TSS Earnslaw cruise and visit to Walter Peak Country Farm by jumping in the saddle for a horse riding tour of the area - the truly traditional way to explore! Whilst saddled up you'll be taken by an experienced and friendly guide across the rolling farm terraces to a lookout that will provide you with some outstanding views of both the surrounding mountains and Lake Wakatipu itself. Riders of all levels - from first-timers to veterans - will be able to take part as it is suitable for the inexperienced and lasts for approximately forty minutes. Upon returning to the Colonel's Homestead and stable the horses, you'll take the time to enjoy a traditional morning or afternoon tea of freshly baked scones, cakes and slices, tea, coffee and fruit juice. All necessary safety equipment is provided along with, if necessary, wet weather clothing to ensure that the experience is unspoilt no matter the situation.
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About TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Horse Trek
About TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Horse Trek
Add an extra adventure to your TSS Earnslaw Cruise and visit to Walter Peak Country Farm with a scenic horseback ride, a truly traditional way to explore the area. You will ride with an experienced and friendly guide, crossing farm hills to a viewpoint offering magnificent vistas of the surrounding mountains and Lake Wakatipu.
Why TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Horse Trek is a must
A horseback riding experience suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced riders, lasting approximately forty minutes with a guide leading through beautiful scenery of mountains and Lake Wakatipu. Includes a traditional morning or afternoon tea or coffee with freshly baked pastries at Colonel's Homestead. All necessary safety equipment is provided, including rain gear if needed.
Top things to do at TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Horse Trek
The main activity is a traditional scenic horseback ride, crossing farm hills to a viewpoint offering outstanding vistas of the mountains and Lake Wakatipu. After the horseback ride, enjoy a traditional morning or afternoon tea or coffee, complete with freshly baked scones, cakes, and bread.
Location of TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Horse Trek
The activity takes place at Walter Peak Country Farm and Colonel's Homestead.
Facilities at TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Horse Trek
All necessary safety equipment for horseback riding is provided, including rain gear if needed. Traditional morning or afternoon tea or coffee service is available, with freshly baked scones, cakes, and bread.
Know Before You Go
The horseback riding activity is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced riders. The horseback riding activity lasts approximately forty minutes.