Discover authentic Kiwi country life with exclusive access to Glenafric farmstead, set against sweeping South Pacific Ocean views.
Farm Experience Highlights:
Interactive Farming: Meet three generations of the Hoban family, hand-feed sheep, and watch live shearing demonstrations by farmer James.
Working Sheepdogs: Watch expert working dogs herd livestock in real farm conditions.
Heritage & Property Tour: Explore the vintage tractor museum, woolshed, and expansive pastures via custom tractor-trailer.
Scenic Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a gourmet regional grazing lunch at Louise's Lookout.
Your tour concludes with a Waipara Valley wine tasting and a narrated Christchurch highlights drive.
Tailored for cruise travelers with guaranteed timely return to Lyttelton port.
Enjoy exclusive access to meet real Kiwi farmers—three generations of the Hoban family—who will welcome you into their daily lives. Watch working dogs in action, see sheep, lambs, and cattle, and experience authentic New Zealand farm life directly from the people who live it.
Gain expert insight into why the unique Waipara microclimate produces exceptional wines while enjoying a guided tasting of five signature varietals: Rosé, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. Afterwards, explore the cellar door shop to select a bottle to take home.
We will confirm via email, your pick up the night before. When booking please let us know your location for the complimentary pickup.
CRUISE SHIP EXCURSIONS - Pick up in LYTTELTON. Take shuttle from ship side to Norwich Quay, LOWER Street, Lyttelton. Look for Real New Zealand Farm Tours Bus.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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