Queenstown to Real Country: The Epic Farm Experience

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.

Real Country farm entrance near Queenstown

A Scenic Drive, Then A Real Farm

A stunning 45 minute drive around the shores of Lake Wakatipu, past mountain and lake views most travellers never see
Arrive at a private sheep station just south of Queenstown, hosted by a local farmer
Get into the paddock and interact with friendly farm animals
Learn how to crack a stock whip with expert instruction
Watch our heading and huntaway dogs muster sheep right in front of you

Duration2.5 Hours

From$150pp

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Small Groups, Real Involvement

Unlike other Queenstown farm experiences where you’re one of a big crowd, we cap every group at 20 guests, so it stays intimate, hands-on and personal. You’ll be part of the action, not standing at the back of a crowd.

Driving Yourself? You’re Welcome To Visit.

We’re conveniently located right on the main highway between Queenstown and Te Anau/Milford Sound. If you have your own transport, you’re welcome to visit us directly and experience our Farm Show, Sheep Shearing, or Feed the Animals experiences instead.

Pick Up & Drop Off

Your pick up and drop off point is the Frankton Bus Shelter, on Kawarau Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300. Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled pick up time so we can depart on time.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

The Queenstown to Real Country Experience Includes

Return transport from Queenstown to the Real Country farm and back again
Overview of farming in New Zealand
Sheep mustering demonstration with heading dog and huntaway working dogs
One on one stock whip cracking lesson
Get in the paddock with our very special friendly farm animals to feed and interact with them

QUEENSTOWN TO REAL COUNTRY

2.5 Hours

$150 per person

$80 per child (ages 5 to 12 years)

We’re unable to transport children under 5. If travelling with young children, we recommend hiring your own car and booking our Farm Show Experience instead.

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How to Get There from Central Queenstown

Driving or by taxi/rideshare: it’s a 5 minute drive from central Queenstown. Search “Frankton Bus Shelter” or “Frankton Bus Interchange” in Google Maps, Uber, or your taxi app, and it’ll 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, 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 so you’re fresh for the farm.
What it looks like: 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.

Farmer host with dog and deer at Real Country

What Our Guests Say

★★★★★

“Laura was so sweet and accommodating with a very last minute visit. She was so friendly and excited to share about all the animals at her farm. Clearly very passionate about it! The animals were all so friendly and big variety, deer, alpaca, sheep, mini horses, horses, and farm dogs. You need to stop by if you are in the Queenstown area, especially if you are heading to Te Anau. Right on the way!”

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Inclusions

Return Transport from Queenstown to the Real Country Farm and back again.

Overview of farming in New Zealand

Sheep mustering demonstration with heading dog and huntaway working dogs

One on one stock whip cracking lesson

Get in the paddock with our very special friendly farm animals to feed and interact with them

Cost

$150 per person

$80 per child (ages 5 to 12 years)

Note: We are unable to transport any child under the age of 5 years. If you have young children, we recommend hiring your own car to get to the farm and booking our Farm Show Experience.

Duration

2.5 hours

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