Mt. Hay Farm: High-Country Sheep Experience

Explore Mt. Hay Farm: Experience authentic high-country farming, live sheep-shearing, and sheepdog herding in stunning Lake Tekapo. Book your adventure now.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 792 Lilybank Road - Experience the true essence of New Zealand’s high-country farming at Mt. Hay Farm. Guests can observe the expert shearing of Merino sheep and enjoy a sheep-dog demonstration showcasing the herding of sheep around the farm.
What's Included
  • Fully guided tour by local guide and farmer
  • Complimentary unique farm merchandise
Additional Information

Explore the Mt. Hay Farm Experience, where the rich high-country farming traditions of New Zealand come to life! Situated in the stunning scenery of Lake Tekapo, this genuine farm tour invites visitors to delve into the world of Merino sheep, famous for their exquisite wool. Experience the art and precision of a live sheep-shearing demonstration. Marvel…

Location
792 Lilybank Road
Lilybank Road
We share the same check-in point as Lake Tekapo Farm Tours and Isolation Bay Luxury Accommodation
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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5fortravel
Feb 20, 2025
After seeing so many sheep farms, time to experience it. - After spending weeks driving past sheep on the highways, it was time to experience the real thing. This experience will probably last in my memory long after the scenery fades. Cody picked us up from city “center.” Unlike touristic big bus events, this experience resembled having a friend of a friend who happens to work on a sheep farm. Not only did I learn about farm life, the economics of a sheep farm, Merino wool but experienced the eerily quiet sheep stables. Their immobile prey response must be witnessed rather than described and read about. The adorable herding dogs also enthusiastically show off their craft.
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Rebecca_t
Apr 4, 2025
The team we met was... - The team we met was genuinely warm and friendly, which made us feel welcome from the start. However, we felt that the tour itself didn’t quite live up to the NZD $93 per person price—it was rather basic and lacked the depth or uniqueness we were hoping for. That said, watching the dogs expertly herd the sheep was truly impressive and definitely the highlight of our visit. We were also lucky enough to catch a fleeting rainbow on that rainy day, which added a touch of magic to the experience. Without those moments, our overall impression might have been less favorable.
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From $60
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).