Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.

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Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.
Step behind the scenes of real New Zealand farming on a 6-hour guided tour from Christchurch to spectacular Glenafric, a genuine working sheep farm supporting three generations of the Hoban family, overlooking the South Pacific Ocean. With exclusive access, you’ll hand-feed sheep, watch farmer James in action as he shears their sheep, see skilled sheepdogs at work, and explore the woolshed and vintage tractor museum, followed by a tour of the farm via a unique tractor and trailer ride! Then, unwind with a gourmet picnic lunch featuring local produce at Louises' lookout, followed by a Waipara Valley wine tasting and a touch of city sightseeing before returning to your Christchurch accommodation. Ideal for Lyttelton/Christchurch cruise passengers. Our “Peace of Mind” guarantee: All trips are designed to meet Cruise ship's port arrival and departure times. Any reason you are not returned to your ship prior to it departing - we GUARANTEE to get you to the ship's next port of call.
Free cancellation Pickup included

What's included

  • Ride on a custom built trailer around the farm
  • SNACKS
  • LUNCH
  • AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
  • ALCOHOLIC_BEVERAGES
  • Guide
  • Exclusive Access to a working Sheep & Cattle Farm
  • Sheep shearing / hand feeding sheep / sheep dog trails

What's not included

  • Tips for the driver/guides

Itinerary

  1. Meet Donnie - our star pony - feed him a carrot! (15 min)
  2. Glenafric is a working farm, just North of Amberley. You have exclusive access to this farm, every day see something different. See sheep, lambs, cattle, working dogs and meet the farmer and family. (2h 0min)
  3. After your farm tour we drive to Georges Road Winery. Meet kirk and the team. Learn all about the Waipara region and why it's so good for wine making. Enjoy a wine tasting of the Rose, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Syrah. Then explore the gift shop where you can buy a full size bottle of your favourite wine. (45 min) Admission included
  4. Our local kiwi guide will meet you at the pick up point and take on a short tour of the Botanical gardens. (20 min)

Practical information

Operated by
Real New Zealand Farm Tours
Max group size
20 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
en
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Remaining hours in the total duration is for travel time
  • Ideal for Lyttelton/Christchurch cruise passengers. We offer Cruise Ship pick up from: NORWICH QUAY, Lower Street, Lyttelton (Take shuttle from ship side to here). We ensure tour arrives back in time for ship departure.

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 7 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.

What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.

We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.