Glenorchy 4WD Farm Tours Include:

Angus cattle paddock

• Exclusive half day farm tour of Mount Earnslaw Station, a working high country station
• Commentary on current seasonal farm activities
• Viewing of farm livestock operation
• Genuine farmer as guide
• Short visit to Glenorchy township
• Land Rover transport, the original 4WD farm vehicle
• Plenty of photo stops
• Binoculars and 'smoko' refreshments

Experience high country station farming

Working high country station

The Glenorchy 4WD Farm Tours take you on a half-day rural discovery of Mount Earnslaw Station, in the heart of New Zealand's high country farmland.

Mount Earnslaw Station is a 130-year-old working farm set in the spectacular alpine environment of Glenorchy at the head of Lake Wakatipu. Its remote location is simply breathtaking. To the north lies the glacier-capped Mount Earnslaw, 2,820m above sea level, to the west stands Mount Alfred at 1,375m and the Glenorchy station is flanked by the Rees and Dart Rivers.

4WD Farm Tours

Scenic lake on Mount Earnslaw Station

Extreme and variable weather conditions, marginal soil and remote transportation costs have led to agricultural diversification in the Glenorchy region. Mount Earnslaw Station has developed an effective multi-livestock operation in this challenging environment. Angus cattle, Perendale sheep and Red deer are farmed on the extensive flatlands lying between the station's rivers and lakes.

As part of a small guided 4WD tour, explore this unique high country station. You agri-guide will explain every facet of high country farming as you pass through paddocks stocked with deer, sheep and cattle. Enjoy a walking tour of the farmyard and woolshed.

Mount Earnslaw Station 4,700 Perendale sheep 500 Angus breeding cows 300 Red deer hinds 6,667 hectares (16,465 acres) 2 full time workers 3 dogs

Red deer hinds

The agricultural calendar is a busy one, so each of our Glenorchy tours will simply fit in with the farmer's daily operation.

Following a short 'smoko' refreshment, visit Reid Lake, a favourite spot for black swans, paradise ducks and the occasional blue heron. A short stroll up Mount Alfred provides a sweeping view over Diamond Lake and Paradise valley.
 

Rural Glenorchy Tours

Our trip would not be complete without a drive around the rural township of Glenorchy. First surveyed in 1864, the town's activities have included gold mining, sawmilling, scheelite mining, farming and most recently, film-making.

Relax and enjoy the homeward journey along Lake Wakatipu on one of the most scenic drives in the South Island.

Half-day Glenorchy Tours

Green paddocks for mother and calf

Farm yard and woolshed tour

• Departs 8.15am & 1.15pm
• Duration 4 hours
• Pick up anywhere in Queenstown

Other Options:

• Full Day Private Charter: including Mount Earnslaw Station farm tour, trip into Paradise Valley, lunch at Glenorchy
• Specialist Farm Visits throughout the South Island are available on request.

What to Bring

• Camera & film
• Suitable walking shoes/boots
• Shower-proof jacket, warm clothing and/or
• Sunglasses, sun hat, sun cream!

Price

Please contact us direct for further information about our Glenorchy tours and tour reservations or discover our stunning New Zealand photographic tours.