Arataki Conservation - our Journey to Protect our Whenua (land)
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience the mahi on a one hour guided tour and learn about efforts to restore the land to its pre-European tunga (situation).
Experience a one-hour interactive guided tour of the of the property from April to November. Your experienced guide has been sharing the stories of Aotearoa with people from around the globe for many years.
At the end of the tour you are welcome to stay on and soak in the sounds, silence and sensations of our place.
The opportunity to purchase our lavender products is available, as is the chance to enjoy our famous bush coffee/tea and a "kiwi as" snack.
Facilities include an outdoor composting toilet.
The income from our farm tours goes directly back into our conservation and regeneration programme.
Booking is essential, no walk-ins. Contact us for a group tour bookings or for tours outside advertised hours.
The road is not suitable for camper-vans, please phone us to discuss alternative arrangements.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for those with allegies to bees
What To Expect
Your guide will meet you at the car park. The guided walk will wander through regenerating native bush, open farmland, lavender fields and sustainable forestry before finishing at a scenic picnic spot overlooking Akaroa harbour.
Options
2026 season
What‘s Included
Outdoor composting toilet - if needed
Guide English, Mandarin, Malay
Bush coffee/tea brewed over our unique outdoor cooker
A kiwi as snack to savour whiule you enjoy your drink
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Operated by Akaroa Lavender