Deer Park Heights Queenstown
Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown 9300
Rating: 4.6 ★ (833 ratings)
Details
Deer Park Heights Queenstown offers a truly distinctive experience, inviting visitors to embark on a scenic drive through a sprawling working deer farm, elevated 550 metres above the vibrant town. This private park exudes a peaceful, rural charm, providing a unique self-drive safari atmosphere amidst breathtaking alpine landscapes. It stands out as an exceptional destination for those seeking intimate animal encounters combined with panoramic vistas that capture the serene character of the Queenstown region.
Guests can traverse a five-kilometre road, encountering an array of friendly, free-roaming animals, including red deer, llamas, alpacas, miniature horses, donkeys, and kune kune pigs, with opportunities to feed them using coin-operated dispensers. The journey unfolds with spectacular viewpoints over the Whakatipu basin, the majestic Remarkables mountain range, and the Kawarau River. Furthermore, the park is celebrated as a significant filming location for iconic movies such as *The Lord of the Rings* and *X-Men*, adding a fascinating dimension for film enthusiasts. Dedicated walkways and idyllic picnic spots, including those by picturesque alpine tarns, allow for leisurely exploration.
This attraction is ideally suited for families, nature lovers, and photography enthusiasts keen to capture incredible landscapes and close-up animal interactions. Couples will find it a romantic setting for a memorable drive and gentle strolls. Whether seeking adventure, tranquillity, or a glimpse into cinematic history, Deer Park Heights provides a peaceful escape from the bustling town, promising an engaging and memorable visit for those wishing to immerse themselves in New Zealand's stunning natural beauty.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Friday: Closed | Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Contact
+64 508 333 775 | http://www.deerparkheights.co.nz/
Comments
Deer Park Heights was easily one of the highlights of our time in Queenstown. The scenery up there is honestly something else — photos and videos don’t even come close to showing how amazing it is in person.
It’s a smaller area than I expected, but that actually makes the experience better. You’re not spending hours trying to get around some massive park — you can take your time, enjoy the animals, stop wherever you want and just soak up those ridiculous Queenstown views.
And Deepak was 100 million out of 10. Absolute legend and made an already amazing experience even better.
At $75 NZD, I initially wasn’t sure what to expect, but after doing it I can comfortably say it was well worth the money. Between the animals, the scenery, the experience and the service, we loved it.
If you’re visiting Queenstown, put Deer Park Heights on the list. Absolutely amazing and somewhere I’d happily visit again.
We spent a couple of hours soaking it all in and feeding the animals and we could have easily spent more time up there but unfortunately it started to get dark. The sunset is epic from up there too.
You definitely need to rug up if you go in the colder months, it gets quite windy up there.
Coming from the city, it was a nice experience getting close to the animals and just soaking in the beautiful scenery surrounding the park.
Be careful when driving as some roads are quite narrow.
Note: Please do not throw food at the animals. Also don't throw it on the road then not expect the goats to try and eat the food then beep your horn to make them move. Its not nice and just doesn't make sense!!
Just be mindful, park on the side (theres usually space) when allowed get out of the car and walk toward the grassy bit where the animals are to feed them. BE KIND!!