Christchurch Sheep Farm Visit: Tranquil and Picturesque Journey through Canterbury's Farmland
3.8
10 Ratings
Christchurch

Explore an operational sheep farm situated amidst the peaceful and scenic surroundings of Canterbury’s prime sheep farming territory during this excursion. Following your journey to the sheep farm, opt for an enhanced experience by including a trip to a neighborhood winery, offering the opportunity to sample a selection of fine wines.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights
  • Leisure Tours - Visit a working sheep farm set in tranquil and picturesque location.

Enjoy the experience of watching sheep dogs work, rounding up the flock and penning them for you to touch, examine and photograph.

A shearing demonstration has been arranged and if you wish you can have a go.

Morning or afternoon tea will be provided.

Why not combine your sheep farm visit and upgrade to include another Christchurch attraction:

Winery Visit - On your return from the sheep farm, choose to include a visit to a Canterbury vineyard. Enjoy tastings of the various vintages.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Winery visit and tasting (If option selected at time of booking)
  • Sheep farm tour, with either morning or afternoon tea
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
  • Minimum numbers apply (4 Adults). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Location
Leisure Tours
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Jade
Jul 15, 2018
Very Dedicated Team - We did the sheep farm visit and a wine tour with Sue. She was just excellent -- really engaging, knowledgeable and friendly. She took tourism as seriously as any other dedicated craftsperson.
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Kathleen
May 17, 2018
I can’t say enough about this tour! - If you want a glimpse into the lives of sheep and cattle farmers, check out this tour. Heather and Trevor were very nice and hospitable. I saw a sheepdog herding sheep, a shearing, and got a history of wool production as well as of the area. Graham, our guide, provided bits of info on the drive there and answered questions both sheep and non-sheep related. 🤓 The scenery was beautiful and we passed through Springfield with its massive Simpsons’ 🍩. A good time was had by all!
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Edgarito
Jun 8, 2017
Really wonderful tour. We got to see... - <p>Really wonderful tour. We got to see with my wife an authentic sheep farm, the shearing of a sheep, a sheep dog working going out to gather and bring back about 12 sheep and putthing them in a corner, all this done by a farmer only whistling at him. Unbelievable...<br/> afterwards definitively book the jet boat tour which is only about 10 minutes down the road on the Waimakariri river. Great experience too to top off the day!</p>
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Tania
Mar 5, 2013
Convenient pick-up, friendly driver... - <p>Convenient pick-up, friendly driver, and clean mini bus. We were in a very small group which was great because we were comfortable and able to get more involved and ask questions and have the undivided attention of the driver and host/farmer. We visited a small farm, we were greeted immediately by a lovely older gentleman who is an inspiration to everyone to be so active and in control of sheep. Some sheep were in a stall awaiting our arrival, we were shown how to sheer them and given the opportunity to have a turn ourselves. We then went out to a paddock and watched how the farmer instructed a sheep dog how to herd up sheep and bring them to us. It was amazing to watch how such a little dog was in control of so many sheep. We had some photo opportunities with the sheep and farm. We then headed inside to have a beautiful morning tea, a fantastic spread of homemade baking, and great conversation. A pleasant and informative way to spend a morning.</p>
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Julia
Jun 5, 2011
This tour as great! The guys who run... - <p>This tour as great! The guys who run it are friendly and genuine. Got to shear a sheep, eat shortbread for morning tea and talk rugby. Perfect morning</p>
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Maggie
Apr 24, 2009
The driver and the farmer were... - The driver and the farmer were wonderful. True New Zealand experience!
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Penelope
Nov 27, 2010
Not quite what we expected, although we... - Not quite what we expected, although we were treated well, especially being the only ones on the visit. I think that with a few more 'tweaks', it would be a great trip, but it still needs some work.
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Juantorena
Feb 9, 2014
Was a little dissapointed in this... - <p>Was a little dissapointed in this tour. Basically just visited a man's back yard were there were about two dozen or so sheep. He gave a brief sheering demonstration, we had tea and cookies and left. It lasted about 30-40 minutes or so. I was expecting a little more especially considering the price of the tour.</p>
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Yee
Nov 29, 2011
This sheep farm is small. Not many... - <p>This sheep farm is small. Not many sheeps which expected I can see. Its only around 100 - 200 sheeps in the farm only. Anyway, sheep farm tour was good to understand the sheep shaving. If I got chance to shave the sheep, drink sheep's milk, it would be much better.</p>
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Alison_j
Nov 1, 2023
can't find words to express our disappointment - You cancelled the trip! From lack of numbers 😥 Took our money anyway! 🤔 We are still waiting for the promised refund!😟 And now you have the audacity to ask for feedback. If there was a minus star rating you'd be getting it!
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