Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore Christchurch Botanic Gardens, the serene Avon River, and Hagley Park, while admiring the city's Gothic architecture and the new stadium opening in 2026. Visit the unique cardboard Cathedral and vibrant New Regent Street.

At Glenafric Working Sheep Farm in Waipara Valley, experience an authentic working farm that supports two families across three generations. Watch a sheep shearer, interact with trained farm dogs, and enjoy a guided tour. Discover vintage tractors, learn about the farm's geology, & savor a picnic with ocean views from “Louise’s Lookout,” featuring a locally sourced grazing plate.

Conclude the day at an award-winning Waipara Valley winery, where you can taste Syrah, Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir against the backdrop of the Three Deans mountain range.

Ideal for Lyttelton/Christchurch cruise passengers.

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Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Remaining hours in the total duration is for travel time

Ideal for Lyttelton/Christchurch cruise passengers. We offer Cruise Ship pick up from: NORWICH QUAY, Lower Street, Lyttelton (Take shuttle from ship side to here). We ensure tour arrives back in time for ship departure.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Ride on a custom built trailer around the farm

Iconic Kiwi road trip snacks on the journey

WiFi on board

Locally sourced grazing platter, to be enjoyed picnic style on the farm

Air-conditioned vehicle

Wine tasting in the afternoon

Guide

Exclusive Access to a working Sheep & Cattle Farm

Tips for the driver/guides

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Amberley

Meet Donnie - our star pony - feed him a carrot!

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

New Zealand

Glenafric is a working farm, just North of Amberley. You have exclusive access to this farm, every day see something different. See sheep, lambs, cattle, working dogs and meet the farmer and family.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.

Pickup included

Reviews

4.95

39 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Don’t Miss This Excellent Experience!
rfunmomsd,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hands down the best tour experience we’ve had in New Zealand! We were coming from a cruise ship and Geoff personally met us, making sure our connection went smoothly. Simon was a delightful and knowledgeable tour guide. The farm tour was a wonderfully personal learning experience, topped off with an absolutely delicious organic box lunch in a beautiful location. Our stop at George’s Road Winery was the perfect ending to a great day. Incredibly professional from start to finish - we give these folks our highest praise!
A must do experience
Samuel S,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This experience is a must do, it is a perfect day trip from Christchurch and should be a top priority for anyone in the area! Simon was a wonderful guide and had loads of information to share about New Zealand, the area, the farm, and the winery.
Beautiful, fun, and safe experience for a party of girls
M3965FMalexish,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was an awesome experience for me and my family (sister and cousin) to taste NZ! The sheep farm and views were incredible, the included lunch was filling and organic, the winery stop was adorable and the wine was delicious! Simon was so kind and very informative on the tour. My entire party agreed this was the highlight of our trip!
Stunning views, cute lambs, great guides
Mary-Lynn D,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Simon was a pure pleasure as our guide. You could ask him any question about Christ Church or New Zealand and he had good answers. The organic lunch was fabulous, very tasty and attractive. The owner of the sheep farm, James, gave a lovely explanation of their operation, which sheep they breed and he even gave us a demonstration on how to shear one of his pet uwes. To top it all, we were allowed to hold one of the young lambs and we watched his two dogs guide and heard the sheep out to a pasture.
Unique experience!
T6685YSjuliaw,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. Amazing scenery, very cool to see the working dogs and sheep up close. Very pleasant experience at the vineyard as well.
This was one of the best...
Timothy S,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was one of the best tours I have done in New Zealand. You see some unique sites and a real working farm. Along with the winery stop and narration, it was a perfect day. Holding a baby lamb was a highlight!
Fabulous Day Tour
N9155QCchristinem,
May 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend this Sheep Farm Day trip, it was an insight into a typical sheep farming operation, great views, and a shed displaying old farming machinery. Fabulous individual boxed lunch with tea & Coffee. Enjoyed our stop off at the winery and our tour bus driver was so informative of the region. Great day out for all....
No brainer day trip
rppups,
May 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Definitely recommend. Simon, tour guide, was quite knowledgeable and personable. Each stop will put a smile on your face from Donnie the horse to the quality wine tasting. The sheep farm of course is the highlight. Enjoy.
Sheep farm, yummy lunch, wine
djg685,
May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour! So happy we decided to do the sheep farm and winery tour. Great and informative tour at the farm. Sheep shearing was very interesting to see. Views at the farm are spectacular. Beautiful boxed lunch with cheeses, fruit, quiches, fruits, nuts bread, salami, hummus, beets and tomato relish, and a cookie! Delicious wines and friendly winery. Simon our tour guide was fantastic, with so much information and history of the area. Well done! Thank you!
Family Sheep farm experience
Helen H,
Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful day, lovely scenery, great guide. Simon was amazing ,made sure my Coeliac husband well taken care of. Farm was a great very personal experience, loved feeding all the pet sheep, gorgeous bay view. Lots of interesting facts and antique machinery. Also the best lunch box I've ever had ! Restaurant quality. Wonderful sunny finish of the tour at a vineyard with wine tasting! Brilliant.