NEW ZEALAND · FARMS
A South Island fortnight has room for only so much. These 9 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.”
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!”
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.”
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