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Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.
About This Tour
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.
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.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Ride on a custom built trailer around the farm
- Iconic Kiwi road trip snacks on the journey
- Locally sourced grazing platter, to be enjoyed picnic style on the farm
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Wine tasting in the afternoon
- Guide
- Exclusive Access to a working Sheep & Cattle Farm
- Sheep shearing / hand feeding sheep / sheep dog trails
✗ Not Included
- Tips for the driver/guides
Itinerary
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Meet Donnie - our star pony - feed him a carrot!
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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.
You have exclusive access to this farm, every day see something different. See sheep, lambs, cattle, working dogs and meet the farmer and family.
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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.
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.
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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
- 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.