Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tours

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

No transport provided, self drive to farm or contact operator directly for transport providers.

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.

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Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tours

Reviews

4.87

98 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Cracker Alpaca
Randall U,
Apr 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very family friendly, good value and very informative staff. Stunning scenery and lovely shop. Homemade biscuits
Don’t miss this gem
Michael T,
Mar 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
One of our favorite excursions on our vacation. Our guide “I” was terrific- very knowledgeable and informative and the alpacas were really fun to interact with. The farm is also situated on a beautiful hill overlooking Akaroa, a quaint and gorgeous town/city. The staff was also great. We needed to shift our time at the last minute and there was zero hassle!
Fun with Alpacas
Peter R,
Feb 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was a simple and great time. We learned about alpacas in general - life, mating cycle, colors of fleece, temperament, spitting(yikes!), males v females and more. We saw a newborn (3 hours old) and We then got to go pet and cuddle with the Alpacas, which was a ton of fun. After that, we got to feed them- either by bowl or by hand. Since they don't have upper front teeth, it made it a less stressful:) The hour long tour ended with some home made cookies and drinks. A perfect amount of time and a great way to spend an hour learning about something new. Also, expect to spend some money in their great gift shop- some really nice things to bring home!
Lots of cuddles!
Elaine S,
Feb 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Beautiful scenery!!! Great hosts with an educational introduction. Then lots of times with the alpacas - cuddling, petting, and feeding. We have sooo many photos.
Great Experience!
Irina M,
Jan 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Visiting the alpaca farm was an incredibly enjoyable experience. The team was very friendly and shared fascinating insights about the lifestyle and care of the alpacas, showing how much they enjoy looking after them. Despite the rainy weather, it didn’t ruin our experience, as the team kindly drove us from the caravan parking to the farm to ensure we stayed dry. We also loved the farm shop and couldn’t resist buying cozy and warm alpaca socks to take home!