Queenstown: Day 29 — Farm Tour, Fergburger & Camper Return
Queenstown sits right on Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by high mountains. After the quieter stops of the previous days, the town felt noticeably more vibrant — with plenty of cafés, restaurants, and activities around the lake.
Driftaway Queenstown Holiday Park – The Last Camper Night
We spent our last night in the camper at Driftaway Queenstown Holiday Park.
There’s a particular feeling that comes with last nights. You suddenly notice small details more consciously: the sound of the camper door closing, the way everything fits exactly into its storage compartments, how natural the routines have become.
What felt unfamiliar at the start of the trip — connecting to power, stowing things away, sharing a small space — now felt completely normal.
Walter Peak High Country Farm Tour
We did the Walter Peak High Country Farm Tour, one of the better-known activities in Queenstown.
The tour starts with a boat crossing over Lake Wakatipu, which is genuinely scenic. The views of the mountains around the lake make the crossing an experience in itself.
At the farm, the programme includes a sheep shearing demonstration and a working dog show. These were the most interesting parts of the tour, and engaging for children too.
After several weeks on the road seeing sheep in paddocks everywhere, it was interesting for our child to see how work on a farm actually looks up close.
The tour is popular and well attended, which means the experience can feel somewhat organised at times — less like a relaxed farm visit.
Returning the Camper – A Meaningful Moment
Handing back the keys felt surprisingly emotional. For about a month, the camper had been our home: it had carried our food, stored our clothes, kept us dry in the rain, and given us a place to sleep in places we would otherwise never have experienced.
The children noticed too that this marked the end of a chapter.
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables – Real Beds Again
After returning the camper we checked into the Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables.
The difference was immediately noticeable: real beds, long showers, and significantly more space. After several weeks in the camper, this kind of comfort feels almost unfamiliar.
Tours & activities we did
Practical Information – Day 29
Driving
- Kingston → Queenstown: approx. 1 hour
Accommodation
Tours
Restaurants & Cafes
Tips
- Fergburger is very hyped — the burgers were fine, but we’ve had better.