Canterbury Farms and Farm Activities
Canterbury stretches from New Zealand’s mightiest mountains to its largest plains, from high country deer farming to low country dairy family. Canterbury Farms and Farm Activities offer a board range of farms and farm tours that may range from alpaca and llama farms to salmon and trout farms and from sheep shearing to vine and olive horticultural farms. more
Canterbury farms and farm activities are the perfect educational experience for the whole family. Activities may include feeding the animals, hugging and posing with the animals and even shearing them. Canterbury farms are an eco tourism attraction suited to all ages and those seeking to interact with the traditional Kiwi farming lifestyle as well as those seeking to get back to nature.
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GLENMAC FARMSTAY - Oamaru/Kurow
GLENMAC FARMSTAY - Oamaru/Kurow
Mobile-friendly - Glenmac is a 1,583 hectare high country sheep and beef cattle farm situated in the picturesque Waitaki Valley, 45 minutes inland from Oamaru. Four-wheel-drive farm tours, tramping, sheep dogs, farm animals and activities. Near to trout and salmon fishing rivers, guides available. Campervans welcome.
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ALPACA FARM TOURS - Akaroa
ALPACA FARM TOURS - Akaroa
Mobile-friendly - Your Akaroa Alpaca Farm Tour experience takes you on a scenic-drive to the western-side of Akaroa Harbour to Shamarra Alpaca Farm. Our Akaroa alpaca farm has breathtaking views of the harbour. Alpaca farmers, Frank and Anya, will treat you to an interesting, interactive introduction to these animals (renowned for their ultra-fine fleece). Light refreshments included on your Akaroa farm tour.
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- +64 3 304 5141
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- +64 21 757 592
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- 328 Wainui Main Rd, RD 2, French Farm, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, New Zealand
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FARMYARD HOLIDAY PARK - Geraldine
FARMYARD HOLIDAY PARK - Geraldine
Mobile-friendly - Privately owned holiday park in Canterbury, located on 17 hectares of tranquil rural countryside, 5 minutes from Geraldine. The ultimate farmstay experience for everyone including campervans, just 2 hours from Christchurch. Unique hands on farmyard experience for campers. Something for everybody, tent sites, powered sites, onsite vans, standard two-bedroom cabins. Fully self-contained one-room studios and family cottages.
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- +64 3 693 9355
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- 50 Elmslie Rd, RD 22, Geraldine, South Canterbury, New Zealand
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GEM ALPACA FARM TOURS - Fairlie, Canterbury
GEM ALPACA FARM TOURS - Fairlie, Canterbury
Farm tours closed due to Covid for winter excluding school holidays. Spend a relaxing hour with us and over 70 alpaca on our farm. We are experienced alpaca breeders of 19 years. You will be able to feed, touch and get great photos with our alpaca & llama. We also have pet sheep to touch and feed.
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- 03 685 8689
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- +64 27 201 6994
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- 18 Nixons Road, Fairlie, Canterbury, New Zealand
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HASSLE-FREE ALPINE SAFARI TOUR - Christchurch
HASSLE-FREE ALPINE SAFARI TOUR - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - This exciting day-tour includes jet boating on the mighty Waimakariri river, a 4WD adventure across Mt Torlesse High Country Station, and a scenic tour through the breathtaking Canterbury high country to Arthurs Pass National Park located in the stunning Southern Alps of New Zealand. The return journey to Christchurch is on the world-famous TranzAlpine Train. This tour has it all.
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- +64 3 385 5775
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- 0800 553 554 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 296 Prestons Road, Marshland, Christchurch, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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LOVAT DOWNS COUNTRY LODGE - North Canterbury
LOVAT DOWNS COUNTRY LODGE - North Canterbury
Mobile-friendly - Only one hours drive from Christchurch, one hour to Hanmer or half-hour to Kaikoura - Lovat Downs is your ideal base to try out the region’s wide range of attractions – from the hot pools and skiing in Hamner, to the wine trails and vintage railway in Waipara, to the crayfishing. 2nd house up 1 km driveway, red roof.
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- +64 210 624 905
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- +64 210 624 905
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- 380 Greta Road, State Highway 1, Greta Valley, North Canterbury, New Zealand
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WILLOWBANK WILDLIFE RESERVE - Christchurch
WILLOWBANK WILDLIFE RESERVE - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Close encounters of the 'wildlife kind' are a trademark. Meet New Zealand's Big 5 with Kiwi, cheeky Kea, ancient Tuatara, our bush parrot the Kaka and the rare Takahe. Feed wild eels and make friends with the livestock breeds unique to New Zealand. Listen to the kiwi as it forages by your feet. Open from 9:30 am till dusk daily.
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- +64 3 359 6226
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- 60 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch, New Zealand
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