Explore sheep dairy farming with Kate and James Clairmont in Tuki Tuki Valley. Enjoy cheese-making insights, stunning views, and a wine pairing experience.
Explore sheep dairy farming with Kate and James Clairmont in Tuki Tuki Valley. Enjoy cheese-making insights, stunning views, and a wine pairing experience.
- Tuki-Tuki River Bridge - After leaving Napier, travel south along the coast through Clive and past Craggy Range Winery for a picturesque drive to the renowned Tuki Tuki Valley.
- Craggy Range Road - Meet Kate and James Clairmont, the proprietors of Craggy Range Sheep Dairy, who transitioned from corporate careers to sheep milk and cheese…
- Tuki-Tuki River Bridge - After leaving Napier, travel south along the coast through Clive and past Craggy Range Winery for a picturesque drive to the renowned Tuki Tuki Valley.
- Craggy Range Road - Meet Kate and James Clairmont, the proprietors of Craggy Range Sheep Dairy, who transitioned from corporate careers to sheep milk and cheese farming.
At the milking shed, they will demonstrate the intricacies of sheep milking, the cheese-making process, cheese storage, and share the unique history of sheep cheese and its global significance. If fortunate, visitors might witness the milking process!
The tour proceeds to the homestead, offering stunning views of Craggy Range and the rear of Te Mata Peak.
Kate and James will discuss their journey to becoming sheep dairy farmers and how they produce premium sheep cheese supplied to some of New Zealand’s finest restaurants. The experience concludes with an informative and engaging sheep cheese and local wine pairing.

- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Explore the fascinating world of sheep dairy farming with Kate and James Clairmont, who transitioned from corporate careers to become dedicated sheep milk and cheese producers. This engaging tour invites you to the scenic Tuki Tuki Valley, where you’ll discover the distinctive methods of sheep milking and cheese crafting at their Craggy Range Sheep…
Explore the fascinating world of sheep dairy farming with Kate and James Clairmont, who transitioned from corporate careers to become dedicated sheep milk and cheese producers. This engaging tour invites you to the scenic Tuki Tuki Valley, where you’ll discover the distinctive methods of sheep milking and cheese crafting at their Craggy Range Sheep Dairy. Visit the milking shed to possibly observe the milking process, then proceed to the homestead for breathtaking views of Craggy Range and Te Mata Peak. Conclude with an enlightening cheese and local wine pairing session, gaining insights into the role of sheep cheese in New Zealand’s culinary heritage.
- Meet Kate and James Clairmont and tour their sheep dairy farm.
- Discover the cheese-making process and the history of sheep cheese.
- Take in stunning views of Craggy Range and Te Mata Peak.
- End with a sheep cheese and local wine pairing experience.
- We only serve alcoholic drinks for travellers 18 years old and above. Minor travellers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
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.