NEW ZEALAND · FARMS
A South Island fortnight has room for only so much. These 15 farm visits earn their slot, each with its price, its rating and the detail that decides it.
Cruise Lake Whakatipu, meet farm animals, watch sheepdogs work, and enjoy afternoon tea at Walter Peak near Queenstown.
“The farm tour was fantastic. and the ride on the old steamship was super.”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the historic TSS Earnslaw, enjoy a generous farm buffet, and watch sheepdogs and shearing at Walter Peak.
“Easy to book Great boat ride Excellent food and show. Beautiful surroundings Staff were great Would recommend”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw, visit Walter Peak farm, meet animals, watch sheepdogs, and enjoy afternoon tea.
“Such a great experience for the whole family. The kids had lots of fun meeting the animals (except for the runaway sheep) and the location was beautiful.”
Review of Rotorua’s Agrodome farm tour, with sheep shearing, animal feeding, honey tasting, practical tips, price advice, and family highlights.
“It was truly an amazing experience, coming so close to the animals.”
Review of Rotorua’s Agrodome Farm Show and Tour, with sheep shearing, working dogs, animal feeding, practical tips, price and value.
“We were there with our family including or 4 year old granddaughter. The experience was wonderful. I had been before a few up on a farm. The presentation was great and the opportunity to interact with the animals was very good.”
Meet, feed, and learn about friendly alpacas at Shamarra Farm, with Akaroa Harbour views, family fun, and practical transport tips.
“Very well organised, informative and interactive tour! There's a lot to learn about how to interact respectfully with the alpacas and Rising Sun, the king of the alpacas here, is such a star. The guides were also very helpful and egged us to interact with the alpacas, showing us individual sweet spots of each individual alpaca. The scenery was beautiful as well! At the end of the tour, they even provided light refreshments and the toilets were very clean.”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak for a wood-fired BBQ, farm show, alpine views, and an easy half-day Queenstown outing.
“The meal was great. The farm show was pretty good although I expect it would be better in the afternoon with daytime lighting.”
Trade Christchurch sights for a working sheep farm, picnic lunch, trained dogs, and Waipara wine on this authentic seven-hour day trip.
“Everything went well. Simon was a great driver / guide. James at the sheep farm was excellent in showing the sheep sheering and explaining about the farm… the visit to the winery was also good with 5 different wine tasting … for those with young kids (who can’t drink wine) there were also some board games that kids were happy to play”
Ride a 4WD across a 50,000-acre Mackenzie farm, meet alpacas, sheep and horses, and enjoy private Mt. John views near Tekapo.
“Excellent farm tour with very knowledgeable staff. Learned so much about agriculture and farming in the region. Andy was an outstanding guide and answered every question with enthusiasm. Highly recommend this tour!”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak for sheepdog work, animal feeding, shearing, farm life, and tea in a historic woolshed.
“Great day out with the family! Thoroughly enjoyed all of it! The views were breathtaking.”
Visit a working sheep farm near Christchurch, watch shearing, enjoy a local lunch, and taste Waipara wines on this six-hour tour.
“Simon was an incredible guide!! So knowledgeable and informative. Learning the ins and outs of the sheep farm was amazing! The van was super comfortable and the scenery to the farm is stunning. Our lunch was fabulous. Not your average sandwich and an apple like we’ve been getting on every other tour. This is by far the best tour we’ve been on as we travel through New Zealand. I highly recommend this tour if you are in Christchurch.”
Tour Christchurch from Lyttelton, see sheep dogs and shearing at a working farm, enjoy tea, and take in Southern Alps views.
“Wonderful, fulfilling tour of countryside, sheep farm experience, and Christchurch city tour. The tour guide was a great driver but should not be assigned guiding duties. Unable to hear his diminutive voice and he was unable to exude a sense of wonder that we expect from Viator Tour Guides.”
See Akaroa Harbour, sample local cheese, and watch sheepdogs and shearing at a family farm on this 2.5-hour shore tour.
“Initially our guide made several anti-American comments which disturbed us quite a bit. After awhile he must have picked up on the fact that we were insulted because he stopped the slurs.”
Review of Christchurch’s sheep farm tour, with sheep dogs, shearing, tea, optional Canterbury wine tasting, pricing, and booking advice.
“This tour as great! The guys who run it are friendly and genuine. Got to shear a sheep, eat shortbread for morning tea and talk rugby. Perfect morning”
Review of the Queenstown to Milford Sound coach trip, including a Te Anau farm tour, nature cruise, scenic stops, value, and practical tips.
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