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

Ellen Kim

This is the place you must visit. I don’t enjoy to go zoo to see animals cuz they are stuck in the small place till they died which is not fair. But, this place is open area and animals can play, live as they do in nature i mean wild. It is good place to visit just $55NZ For one car you can fit 7pp in the car (means this is maximum people that you can take into one car even though you are car is big enough for more people) Well, highly recommend this place! Animals are so friendly especially goats. Say hi to them and get food from little banding machine(it’s kinda old machine) Only takes 2$coin. Be mind of this.

Jenny F

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!

Abraham Lee

Were waiting for our check in at Hilton and saw this attraction on google. The entry fee at NZD55 did put us off initially but it was truly well worth every penny! Best way to describe it was paying NZD55 to get the entire mountain to yourself! Along the way there are many farm animals and picnic spots you can choose to chill at. Take all the pictures you like on a mountain overlooking Queenstown. Fantastic experience and such a hidden find. Would highly recommend.

wong shunwai

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

Tanya yao

We love this place!!!! All animals are soooo friendly and nice and wonderful views!! We will come back again!

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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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