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New Zealand's 15 most popular farms tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Cruise Lake Whakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw or Spirit of Queenstown, then tour Walter Peak Farm for animal shows and tea.
“Personal service was excellent both on the boat and on the farm tour”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak for a steamship-style evening, then dig into a big buffet BBQ and a real farm show.
“Must do for anyone visiting. The farmhouse and gardens are absolutely beautiful. The meal itself was amazing, very fresh and tasty with lots of options. To top it off, the Steamship cruise was incredible.”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu by vintage steamship, visit Walter Peak farm, feed sheep, watch sheepdogs, then enjoy scones and tea.
“Booked at 11.30am for a 1pm departure. Other websites had no availability. Really good way to spend a few hours. Not too long either kids loved farm tour and patting / hand feeding baby animals. Farm show pretty basic but good if no previous exposure to rural life. Tour not too long and good way…”
Agrodome in Rotorua: 150 minutes of sheep shearing, sheepdogs, baby animals, and honey/kiwifruit tastings for $38 per person.
“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 😊”
Agrodome Farm Show and Farm Tour near Rotorua. See sheep shearing, dog demos, feed animals, and ride farm trailers for $40.
“Good experience for the family, especially for the kids to see the sheep, Alpacas and dogs. Great views, good shopping and great show put on by the team”
An hour on a hill above Akaroa Harbour to meet friendly alpacas, learn their care, and feed them in a family-friendly farm visit.
“We were absolutely fascinated by the cuteness of alpacas on the wonderful scenery! The people at the farm were super friendly too.”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak for a wood-fired BBQ buffet at the Colonel’s Homestead, plus a lively farm show and return ride.
“We certainly enjoyed the buffet lunch and the boys were happy about the sheep-shearing show”
Spend 7 hours from Christchurch meeting farm animals, picnic lunch with ocean views, and a Waipara winery tasting, plus Botanic Gardens.
“Loved it. Very interesting visiting a working farm. The farmer is very friendly and willing to answer lots of questions. We could even hold a lamb! Lunch was amazing!”
Small-group shore trip from Tauranga linking Mt Maunganui beach, kiwi farms, Rotorua lakes, and geothermal sights, with guided stops.
“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.”
See Mackenzie high-country farms near Tekapo on a 2-hour air-conditioned 4WD tour, feed alpacas, and chase Aoraki views.
“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!”
Sail Lake Wakatipu on a catamaran to Walter Peak, then dig into a BBQ buffet and watch a working sheep farm demo with dessert.
“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”
Cruise Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak Farm for sheepdog herding, feeding animals, sheep shearing, and morning or afternoon tea.
“Lovely boat trip and farm tour. Plenty of blankets on the boat trip to keep warm. Unfortunately the commentary from the skipper was not very easy to hear clearly. Plenty of opportunities to feed the animals on our tour of the farm. Sheep shearing and herding demonstration were very good. Beautiful afternoon tea, plenty to…”
Tour Glenafric’s working sheep farm with shearing and dogs, enjoy an ocean-view picnic lunch, then taste award-winning Waipara wines from Christchurch.
“Great authentic farm experience, lovely lunch and winery visit. Perfect guide/host making it a very memorable day and I would highly recommend the tour.”
Private Tauranga to Rotorua shore day with kiwi farm stops, Whakarewarewa Māori concert, geothermal walks, and lake viewpoints.
“My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Our guide was knowledgeable, prompt and thorough. This is definitely one of our family's adventures that will last for a lifetime. Our young adult kids enjoyed the experiences too. Went to so many awesome places with great views and visited the Kiwi farm and Maori village. Thank…”
Working sheep farm, sheep-dog herding and Christchurch highlights on a 6-hour shore excursion from Lyttelton.
“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.”
