Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour and Sheep Farm Local Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

A 2.5 hour shore excursion which combines a guided local tour of Akaroa township and harbours with a tour of a working sheep farm. After being picked up from the Akaroa Wharf, your coach will travel through township and the inner bays of the Akaroa before arriving at a local cheese factory, for tastings, and travelling along the old volcanic crater rim for some magnificent views of the harbour and peninsula. Following a great photo opportunity, your driver will take you to a nearby local sheep farm where you'll be able to enjoy sheepdog work, a sheep shearing demonstration, and afternoon tea, all before returning reuniting you with your cruise ship.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Please note that activity times and schedules can be slightly amended depending on your cruise ships timetable.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Driver/local guide

Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Afternoon tea

Sheep Shearing Demonstration & Sheep Dog Work

Air-conditioned vehicle

Port pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities (optional)

What To Expect

Drive through the beautiful Akaroa Harbour and learn some amazing facts about the history of this area of New Zealand before driving along Summit Road with stops along the way for great photos.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Visit the Hilltop Tavern, close to the summit of the crater rim, which affords spectacular views and a short time for coffee or tea.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour and Sheep Farm Local Tour

Reviews

4.55

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great excursion
Kim B,
Dec 3, 2020
- Viator
5.00
Excellent service and the farmhouse and sheep were great. Loved being in a small group. Tea and scones were lovely.
Beautiful Akaroa Sheep Farm
Carrie D,
Mar 23, 2020
- Viator
5.00
The drive was gorgeous and not too long or unnecessary. The photo op stops were perfect for pictures to cherish. The sheep farm was impressive as it is owned by one small family (not a large corporation). Watching herding of the sheep (from up close) was amazing and the shearing demonstration was so interesting that I video’ed the entire thing to show my kids and grandkids. Afterwards, a visit to their lovely and charming farmhouse with a snack of tea and homemade pastries in a flower filled garden. I will always remember this excursion (and I have been on many)!
Akaroa sheep farm
Florence B,
Mar 21, 2020
- Viator
5.00
We really enjoyed this excursion to the sheep farm. It was fascinating to watch Hugh's dog do his job. Hugh explained a lot about the industry, the sheep and the wool. We were invited back to his yard where his wife had hot tea and scones with clotted cream and jam waiting for us. I highly recommend this trip for all ages.
Sheep sheering demo was fascinating
Robert L,
Mar 20, 2020
- Viator
4.00
The tour of the Harbour was nothing to get excited about but the stop at the Sheep Farm was outstanding. We loved the demonstration of the dog rounding up the sheep and it was fascinating to watch the sheering demonstration. Having tea on the front yard of the owners of this farm was a nice extra touch.
Don't be sheepish - you need to do this
Chrisg,
Mar 9, 2020
- Viator
5.00
This was a brilliant experience - Murray was superb host, and it was fascinating to hear how he worked their farm culminating in a practical demonstration. To top it off the afternoon tea experience was absolutely awesome, sat outside on the lawn eating amazing home baked scones from Mrs J. Recommend this.