Deer Park Heights

Scenic drive & Animal Encounter

A unique experience like no other

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Where you can leave everything behind

Visiting

Deer Park Heights is a scenic drive and animal encounter situated in the heart of Queenstown. The 5 kilometre road takes you 550 metres above Queenstown, through a working deer farm of some 800 hectares. See and feed the tame animals, stroll walkways, picnic at scenic lookouts and check out the locations of many significant movies filmed here, of particular ‘The Lord of the Rings’. Originally opened in 1966, Deer Park Heights has been host to thousands of visitors over the years. One of Queenstown’s pioneering tourist attractions.

About

You are free to explore Deer Park Heights at your own pace, spend an hour or a whole day to enjoy this spectacular location. The combination of the animals and scenery makes this the perfect attraction for families and visitors alike.

When you book online, you will receive an access code to enter at the toll gate once you arrive and upon exiting. The cost of entry is $55 per car and valid for single use during daylight hours. Maximum of 7 passengers per vehicle.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

Jenny Fong

If you’re looking for the wow factor, come here. Amazing views of The Remarkables, and you’ll get up close with the animals. LOTR film locations are clearly marked on the map. Definitely feels like you’re in the film!

Qingning JI

Please have coins ready for animals food. Deers are so cute but shy and hard to get close by. We can see the whole Queenstown from the heights and we took tons of great photos here! Sheep are hunger for food lol. So much fun here and less people. It’s a hidden gem near Queenstown!

wong shunwai

Fantastic view of Queenstown. Definitely worth the visit. A must if you are near Queenstown.

Anudeep Reddy

A secret road to heaven I must say. Most people come here to see the animals but once you drive upto the top, it was total surprise to see aerial view looking both sides of Queenstown. I was so mesmerizing and we couldn't believe it. Spent good 2 hours and it was very windy. But a must do if you travel to Queenstown. Highly highly recommend!!! 💫

Meisha J

Fantastic day out. Out of this world views & such friendly encounters with a wide variety of animals. There’s even short walks, picnic spots & Lord Of The Rings filming locations!

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Deer Park Heights Queenstown

432 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Opening Hours

7 am – 7 pm

7 days a week

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$55 per car
Max of 7 people per vehicle

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Scenic drive & Animal Encounter

A unique experience like no other

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