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Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.
About This Tour
Discover authentic Kiwi country life with exclusive access to Glenafric farmstead, set against sweeping South Pacific Ocean views.
Farm Experience Highlights:
Interactive Farming: Meet three generations of the Hoban family, hand-feed sheep, and watch live shearing demonstrations by farmer James.
Working Sheepdogs: Watch expert working dogs herd livestock in real farm conditions.
Heritage & Property Tour: Explore the vintage tractor museum, woolshed, and expansive pastures via custom tractor-trailer.
Scenic Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a gourmet regional grazing lunch at Louise's Lookout.
Your tour concludes with a Waipara Valley wine tasting and a narrated Christchurch highlights drive.
Tailored for cruise travelers with guaranteed timely return to Lyttelton port.
Farm Experience Highlights:
Interactive Farming: Meet three generations of the Hoban family, hand-feed sheep, and watch live shearing demonstrations by farmer James.
Working Sheepdogs: Watch expert working dogs herd livestock in real farm conditions.
Heritage & Property Tour: Explore the vintage tractor museum, woolshed, and expansive pastures via custom tractor-trailer.
Scenic Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a gourmet regional grazing lunch at Louise's Lookout.
Your tour concludes with a Waipara Valley wine tasting and a narrated Christchurch highlights drive.
Tailored for cruise travelers with guaranteed timely return to Lyttelton port.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Exclusive Access to a working Sheep & Cattle Farm
- Local Kiwi Guide - amazing commentary
- Sheep shearing / hand feeding sheep / sheep dog trails
✗ Not Included
- Tips for the driver/guides
Itinerary
1
Step behind the scenes at Glenafric, a genuine, working farm located just north of Amberley. Enjoy exclusive access to meet real Kiwi farmers—three generations of the Hoban family—who will welcome you into their daily lives. Watch working dogs in action, see sheep, lambs, and cattle, and experience authentic New Zealand farm life directly from the people who live it.
2
Next, visit Georges Road Wines to meet winemaker Kirk and his team. Gain expert insight into why the unique Waipara microclimate produces exceptional wines while enjoying a guided tasting of five signature varietals: Rosé, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. Afterwards, explore the cellar door shop to select a bottle to take home.
3
Our local kiwi guide will meet you at the pick up point and take on a short tour of the Botanical gardens.
Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.