High Country Stations, Gardens & Homesteads

Experience the very best of New Zealand’s spectacular South Island on this unforgettable 13-day High Country journey. Travel through dramatic alpine landscapes, visit historic stations and gracious homesteads, and enjoy authentic farm experiences rarely available to the public.

Meet the families who live and work in these remarkable environments, enjoy sheepdog and working horse demonstrations, stroll through beautiful gardens, and savour warm high-country hospitality. Along the way take in breathtaking scenery — from braided rivers and alpine lakes to the Southern Alps and the vibrant alpine town of Queenstown.

With comfortable travel, great food, and unique experiences such as 4WD station adventures and a cruise aboard the iconic TSS Earnslaw, this tour showcases the very heart of rural New Zealand.

A spectacular journey of scenery, stories, and genuine Kiwi hospitality.