Discover Christchurch’s charm and Waipara Valley’s farm life. Enjoy sheep shearing, vintage tractors, and wine tasting with stunning mountain views.
Discover Christchurch’s charm and Waipara Valley’s farm life. Enjoy sheep shearing, vintage tractors, and wine tasting with stunning mountain views.
- Amberley - Meet Donnie, our star pony, and treat him to a carrot!
- New Zealand - Glenafric is a working farm located just north of Amberley. Enjoy exclusive access to this farm, where each day offers a new experience. Encounter sheep, lambs, cattle, working dogs, and meet the farmer and their family.
- Georges Road Wines - Following your…
- Amberley - Meet Donnie, our star pony, and treat him to a carrot!
- New Zealand - Glenafric is a working farm located just north of Amberley. Enjoy exclusive access to this farm, where each day offers a new experience. Encounter sheep, lambs, cattle, working dogs, and meet the farmer and their family.
- Georges Road Wines - Following your farm tour, we will drive to Georges Road Winery. Meet Kirk and the team, and discover why the Waipara region is ideal for winemaking. Delight in a wine tasting featuring Rosé, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. Afterwards, explore the gift shop to purchase a full-sized bottle of your favorite wine.
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens - Our local Kiwi guide will meet you at the pick-up point and take you on a brief tour of the Botanical Gardens.

- Exclusive Access to a working Sheep & Cattle Farm
- Ride on a custom built trailer around the farm
- Sheep shearing / hand feeding sheep / sheep dog trails
- Guide
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Exclusive Access to a working Sheep & Cattle Farm
- Ride on a custom built trailer around the farm
- Sheep shearing / hand feeding sheep / sheep dog trails
- Guide
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tips for the driver/guides
- Tips for the driver/guides
Experience the authentic charm of New Zealand farming with a 6-hour guided tour from Christchurch to the breathtaking Glenafric, a true working sheep farm run by three generations of the Hoban family, with stunning views of the South Pacific Ocean. Enjoy exclusive access to hand-feed sheep, observe farmer James as he expertly shears sheep, watch skilled…
Experience the authentic charm of New Zealand farming with a 6-hour guided tour from Christchurch to the breathtaking Glenafric, a true working sheep farm run by three generations of the Hoban family, with stunning views of the South Pacific Ocean. Enjoy exclusive access to hand-feed sheep, observe farmer James as he expertly shears sheep, watch skilled sheepdogs in action, and explore the woolshed and vintage tractor museum. The adventure continues with a unique tractor and trailer ride around the farm! Relax with a gourmet picnic lunch featuring local produce at Louise’s lookout, followed by a wine tasting in the Waipara Valley and a bit of city sightseeing before returning to your Christchurch accommodation.
Perfect for Lyttelton/Christchurch cruise passengers.
Our “Peace of Mind” guarantee: All trips are scheduled to align with cruise ship port arrival and departure times. If for any reason you are not returned to your ship before it departs, we GUARANTEE to get you to the ship’s next port of call.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.