Queenstown to Real Country: The Epic Farm Experience, Return Transport Included

Get out of the hustle and bustle of Queenstown and into the real country, no car required. This 2.5 hour immersive experience takes you from central Queenstown into the heart of authentic rural New Zealand and delivers you safely back again, transport included both ways.

A scenic drive and farm experience most visitors never see

Your journey begins with a stunning 45 minute drive around the shores of Lake Wakatipu, past epic mountain and lake views that most travellers miss entirely, because most never venture beyond Queenstown itself. This is your chance to see a part of the region that stays hidden to anyone without a car or a local to show them the way.

A Real Farm. A Real Farmer

You’ll arrive at a private sheep station just south of Queenstown, hosted by a local farmer for a genuine taste of what real, rural New Zealand farming actually looks like. Get into the paddock and cuddle friendly farm animals. Learn how to crack a stock whip with expert instruction. Watch our clever heading and huntaway dogs muster sheep right in front of you, and discover exactly what makes each working dog breed different.

Small Groups. Real Involvement

This isn’t a staged tourist attraction. It’s authentic station life, shared with you. We cap every group at a maximum of 20 guests, so the experience stays intimate, hands-on and personal. You won’t be standing at the back of a crowd, you’ll be part of the action. You can ask as many questions as you like and take as many selfies as your camera can handle!

No car? No problem

Perfect for travellers staying centrally in Queenstown without a rental car, or anyone who’d rather sit back and enjoy the drive than navigate it themselves. Return transport from Queenstown is included in the price, so all you need to do is show up.

Real Country. Real Farming. A memory you won’t get anywhere else, and we’ll get you there and back.

Pick Up and Drop Off Location

Your pick up and drop off point is the Frankton Bus Shelter, located at the Frankton Terminus on Kawarau Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300.

How to get there from central Queenstown:

Driving or by taxi/rideshare: It’s a 5 minute drive from central Queenstown. Simply search “Frankton Bus Shelter” or “Frankton Bus Interchange” in Google Maps, Uber, or Taxi, it will take you straight there.

By local bus: Frankton Bus Shelter is where all four of Queenstown’s Orbus routes connect (Fernhill to Remarkables Park, Arthurs Point to Arrowtown, Kelvin Heights to Frankton Flats, and Lake Hayes to Jacks Point), so if you’re staying centrally, you can hop on any Orbus service heading toward Frankton and get off at the terminus.

On foot: It’s roughly a 25 to 30 minute walk from central Queenstown if you’d like to make a morning of it, though we’d recommend driving, rideshare, or the bus given you’ll want to be fresh for the farm.

What it looks like: It’s a covered bus shelter right at the Frankton roundabout, easy to spot, with public toilets nearby. It’s a well known local landmark, so any taxi driver or local will know exactly where it is if you’re unsure.

Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled pick up time so we can depart on time and make the most of your 2.5 hours with us.
 
The Real Country bus will depart at 1015am sharp.

 
All bookings must be made in advance and are subject to availability.

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