Christchurch Gardens & Waipara Wine Adventure

Discover Christchurch’s charm and Waipara Valley’s farm life. Enjoy sheep shearing, vintage tractors, and wine tasting with stunning mountain views.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Tips for the driver/guides
Additional Information

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…

Location
Amberley
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Neville_f
Mar 28, 2026
New Zealand Sheep Farm - An overview of how a small beautiful sheep farm works. Bonus was it overlooked the sea and was surrounded by amazing scenery.
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Catherine_m
Mar 11, 2026
Beautiful Day! - Extremely pleased from start to finish. Fun filled full day, Thank you Simon and James. Highly recommend!
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David_e
Feb 23, 2026
Fantastic Day on a New Zealand Farm - Fabulous! One of the best shore excursions we have ever taken. Simon, our driver/guide, kept us entertained throughout. Beautiful scenery, wonderful hospitality, delicious lunch, and insightful commentary on raising sheep.
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Patricia_b
Feb 23, 2026
A Wonderful Experience - The sheep farm excursion was a wonderful experience. The farm overlooked spectacular views of the ocean and the talented sheepdog was able to keep the sheep in line perfectly. The lunch was delicious and the wine tasting was superb.
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Gary_a
Feb 22, 2026
Sheep farm - This was a great experience with the opportunity to see a sheep farm. The guide and driver was exceptional and made this a perfect tour
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Atish_c
Feb 22, 2026
Beautiful destinations - This was a fun and educational excursion for the family. We learned a lot about the different kinds of sheep and wool, and the whole family loved feeding the sheep. What was unexpected was that the Glenafric farm is located on the water and we experienced a beautiful cliff view overlooking MacKintosh beach before lunch. The lunch had so many tasty items, and it was definitely a highlight. The winery was a relaxing end to the day, and the kids got ice cream and a drink, and played corn hole while we did the tasting while sitting outdoors. Overall, this was a wonderful way to experience the beauty of the region.
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Michelle_d
Feb 18, 2026
Wonderful tour! - Simon was a wonderful tour guide. Bus was comfortable and there was water and snacks available on the bus. Sheep farm was amazing. Lunch was a wonderful box of goodies. More than I could eat. Winery was beautiful and the wines were wonderful.
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197emilys
Feb 9, 2026
Would go again! - Great tour! Would highly recommend. Simon was knowledgeable, friendly, and a thoroughly enjoyable guide. The day was well planned out and operated so smoothly! We enjoyed every part of it - from meeting Don Pedro, to getting to know a real family sheep farm, a hefty lunch in a gorgeous spot and wine tasting. It is well worth the price!
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Debbie_e
Feb 9, 2026
Great tour throughout Christchurch - This is a must do while you are visiting Christchurch. So many things to see. Lovely experience. Book this tour for sure!
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Anonymous
Feb 9, 2026
A place you must visit - Christchurch is very beautiful, and the sheep farm offers a fantastic interactive experience combined with stunning scenery, making it an absolute must-visit. The guide provided a wealth of local knowledge and history, ensuring we had a wonderful trip.
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