WORLDWIDE · NEW ZEALAND FARM TOURS
The good farm tours in New Zealand fill up weeks ahead. Below: 15 to book early, what each includes, and how much of the day is spent getting there.
Cruise Lake Whakatipu, meet farm animals, watch sheep dogs work, and enjoy afternoon tea on RealNZ’s Walter Peak Farm Tour.
“The BBQ buffet was excellent! So much delicious food! and the farm show was very entertaining. Great tour!!”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak for a steamship ride, farm show, and generous New Zealand buffet dinner in four scenic hours.
“The steamer ride across the lake was a lot of fun. It was very interesting to see the engine room and all that goes on down there. It’s not every day you see somebody shoveling coal into a furnace to keep the engine running. The TSS Earnslaw was built the same time the Titanic was built. Because of all the original parts, you can see many indications that it’s very old and similar to other ships of that time. When we got to the farm they took us to the dining area. The food was excellent and there was plenty to choose from. I would highly recommend his trip to…”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw, visit Walter Peak Farm, meet sheep and cattle, and enjoy afternoon tea for a relaxed Queenstown outing.
“Fantastic boat ride with bar and pianist. Farm tour really good Lovely afternoon tea. Very good tour guide n at farm”
Review of Rotorua’s Agrodome farm experience, with sheep shearing, animal feeding, orchard tastings, practical tips, and value advice.
“We only did the farm show but last year I did the show and the tour. A great well run outing, and I’m from a farming background. Highly recommend 😊”
Review of Rotorua’s Agrodome Farm Show and Tour, with sheep shearing, working dogs, animal feeding, prices, timing, and practical tips.
“I’ve visited the farm with my family, on school trips, and this year with my partner. The crews are amazing and so dedicated to what they do. Maintaining a farm like this is a lot of work, and I truly love Agrodome. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Rotorua.”
Meet friendly alpacas, feed them, and enjoy Akaroa Harbour views at Shamarra Alpaca Farm, a family-friendly one-hour experience.
“We were not told had to get transportation prior to arriving and so we were unable to go since there is no transportation in the city. Then were told through Viator (not Shamarra farms) that it was refundable but when applied for it told 100% fee”
Ride quad bikes through Nelson forest and farmland to Cable Bay views, with expert instruction, scenic trails, and options for all abilities.
“The guides are super friendly and have excellent local knowledge about the flora and fauna. Food at the on-site cafe is yummy and plenty of parking for camper vans”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak for a wood-fired BBQ, farm show, colonial homestead, and sweeping Queenstown views.
“We certainly enjoyed the buffet lunch and the boys were happy about the sheep-shearing show”
Visit Christchurch, a working sheep farm, and Waipara winery on a 7-hour tour with lunch, farm dogs, wine tasting, and cruise pickup.
“1. Great scenery in this Private Tour 2. Meet cute animals 3. One of the very best Boxed Organic Lunch ever experience”
Review of Arrow Tours’ Tauranga to Rotorua day trip, with Mt Maunganui, kiwi farms, lakes, geothermal sights, port pickup, and practical advice.
“Toby was a wonderful guide... very knowledgeable and personable and really looked after us. The entire experience was wonderful and I would highly recommend anyone visiting the Tauranga area to book this day trip. The Mauri village and performance was very interesting and also culturally enlightening.”
Ride a 4WD across a vast Mackenzie farm near Lake Tekapo, meet Merino sheep and alpacas, and enjoy Mt. Cook views for $89.
“fantastische uitzichten en leuke uitleg over farming in NZ. de ontvangst en het bekijken van de beestjes aan het begin is kleuterschool en mogen ze weglaten wat ons betreft.”
Review the Walter Peak Farm Tour from Queenstown, with a Lake Whakatipu cruise, sheepdogs, animal feeding, tea, price, and practical tips.
“Great day out with the family! Thoroughly enjoyed all of it! The views were breathtaking.”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak for a scenic farm visit, local BBQ buffet, sheep shearing, dessert, and a relaxed return sailing.
“Checked in at 12:40pm for the 1pm sailing. The boat itself was lovely, crew were nice and amazing views both sides of the ship with options to sit inside or out depending on weather. Drinks and ice cream available to purchase onboard too Read more”
Visit a working coastal sheep farm, watch shearing, enjoy a gourmet lunch, taste Waipara wine, and see Christchurch with a local guide.
“Great experience.....Educational and informative....didn't realize there were so many varieties of sheep....felt the different wools....pet and fed some.....watched sheep sheering. Sheep dog demonstration too. Host farmer explained everything and took all questions, Farm also had a tractor museums with some as old as early 20 century.....to top it off, farm sits with a beautiful view of the ocean. Tour Driver was also very informative and entertaining.”
See Christchurch, mountain views, sheep dogs, shearing, and a working farm on this six-hour shore trip from Lyttelton.
“Quite a bit of driving, the upside is experiencing the stunning scenery and hearing about New Zealand. We really enjoyed the Sheep farm visit. Seeing the working dog, sheep shearing and delightful Tea and cookies. Lovely gardens at the farm. ChristChurch was a drive by today, fine with me but not as advertised.”
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