Deer Park Heights Queenstown (with baby)

I found out about Deer Park Heights not long before visiting Queenstown and knew I had to visit. It is set on the outskirts of Queenstown and has sweeping views over Lake Wakatipu and the alpine landscape. The park was easy to book online and costs $75 per car, vehicles of up to 8 people are allowed. Entry is limited to protect both the environment and the animals which means it also never feels c...

Visiting Deer Park Heights was such an unreal experience! My partner and I went on our last full day in Queenstown and had so much fun. It’s hard to put into words just how special it was – breathtaking views combined with the chance to see and feed the animals made it such a wholesome outing. We only got to see cows, pigs, deer, sheep, a donkey, and miniature horses up close, which was still ama...

What a blissful experience! I thoroughly enjoyed visiting this wonderland! Highly recommend checking it out. Be sure to book online in advance, as it’s often fully booked. Don’t forget to bring $2 coins for the animal feed experience!

Stunning location. Really well set up and absolutely beautiful. Goats are extremely cheeky and deer number 707 will eat straight out your hand can’t recommend this pace enough if you have children. Stunning views over Queenstown, easy booking process. Just make sure you take change for the food machines.

I recently visited Deer Park Heights and had an amazing time! I spent about two and a half hours there, driving at a normal pace — but honestly, I could’ve easily stayed three or even four hours. There’s so much to see and do, especially if you enjoy interacting with animals. You can watch them, feed them, and just enjoy their company in a beautiful setting. I brought $8 NZD with me, which turned...