Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tours
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Alpacas Farm is an unparalleled opportunity to get up close and personal with alpacas, learn about this loving animal, and create some memories with friends and family in a stunning location.
Note - guests must drive to the farm, or see operator website for transport providers.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
You’ll find your new furry friends here in a beautiful harbour on the slopes of an extinct volcano and overlooked by craggy volcanic hills. Shamarra Alpacas is just over an hour’s drive (73km) from Christchurch Central, and only a 20 minute trip from the historic seaside village of Akaroa, which is worth visiting for its culture and architecture alone. Our panoramic views of Akaroa Harbour and the rolling hills and peaks of the surrounding valleys are breathtaking and will make every one of your selfies with an alpaca post-worthy. We are open year-round, with the scenery changing beautifully through each season and the alpacas staying cute throughout. Self drive to farm or contact Shamarra Alpacas for transport providers.
What‘s Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
No transport provided, self drive to farm or contact operator directly for transport providers.
Options
Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tours
Reviews
124 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
5 stars
ZINIAN W,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chinese guide is very careful! This tour includes parking spaces, so friends who are driving have absolutely no need to worry. Not only that, the Chinese guide will also help to take photos, not worry about not having a photo match with the lamb! Add cake and juice, without worrying about starving or thirsty. Cute and cute!
Highlight of our visit to Akaroa
Michelle W,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An informative tour with absolutely wonderful interaction with the Alpacas. Guides are knowledgeable, helpful and so friendly. The alpacas themselves are so placid and beautiful.
Unmissable experience
Lydia T,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful spot, guide was so lovely and we learnt so much about the alpcas. We got to get up close with them and see all their different personalities. Great way to see the bays while cuddling some beautifully well looked after alpcas! 10/10 must do!!
Great experience.
Mobile438166,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great team of employees. Good sense of humour . The hot tea and cookies after are a nice touch.
loved it....
Jeff R,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was awesome. From the scary drive up the dirt road, to playing with the animals. It was really special, not to mention the views are spectacular. The staff was tremendous.
OMG so great!
MartinL,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience exceeded our expectations! Our guide provided a ton of interesting information before the animal encounter. We first interacted with the male alpacas. Some were more interested in eating than in people but others were very happy to be petted. Their fur feels like carpet and their eyes are enormous. We moved to the area with females and babies and interacted by feeding them. That certainly got their interest! The farm also has a store with really lovely alpaca wool items.
A huge hit with our 19...
Sarah D,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A huge hit with our 19 month old. The staff was excellent at helping point out the gentlest animals for us to approach who wouldn’t be scared by our son’s predictably unpredictable toddler movements.
Excellent opportunity to...
Pam C,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent opportunity to get close to Alpacas, it was raining when we arrived but they provided raincoats, good commentary from the staff who explained everything about the alpacas, great fun feeding the females, good views of the Peninsula
Fabulous tour. Lots of fun for animal lovers of any age.
31SueA,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great visit with the alpacas. Our guide Eunice was lovely, knowledgeable and entertaining. The alpacas are gorgeous.
Friendly alpacas with a view
silveranicore,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great place for an alpaca farm! Beautiful views. Friendly staff who were very open and happy to answer any and all questions. We had quite a lot of time to pet and feed the alpacas, so this was fully worth it.
From NZ$61.65
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