Christchurch: Sheep Farm, Lunch and Winery Day Trip
Overview
Discover authentic Kiwi country life with exclusive access to Glenafric farmstead, set against sweeping South Pacific Ocean views.
Farm Experience Highlights:
Interactive Farming: Meet three generations of the Hoban family, hand-feed sheep, and watch live shearing demonstrations by farmer James.
Working Sheepdogs: Watch expert working dogs herd livestock in real farm conditions.
Heritage & Property Tour: Explore the vintage tractor museum, woolshed, and expansive pastures via custom tractor-trailer.
Scenic Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a gourmet regional grazing lunch at Louise's Lookout.
Your tour concludes with a Waipara Valley wine tasting and a narrated Christchurch highlights drive.
Tailored for cruise travelers with guaranteed timely return to Lyttelton port.
What's Included
- Lunch Locally sourced grazing platter, to be enjoyed picnic style on the farm
- Snacks Iconic Kiwi snack on outbound trip
- Alcoholic beverages Visit a local Waipara Valley Winery for Wine Tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Only those booked on our trip will be on the bus - maximum 18 people
- Exclusive Access to a working Sheep & Cattle Farm
- Sheep shearing / hand feeding sheep / sheep dog trails
- Local Kiwi Guide - amazing commentary
- Tips for the driver/guides
Meeting and Pickup
We will confirm via email, your pick up the night before. When booking please let us know your location for the complimentary pickup.CRUISE SHIP EXCURSIONS - Pick up in LYTTELTON. Take shuttle from ship side to Norwich Quay, LOWER Street, Lyttelton. Look for Real New Zealand Farm Tours Bus.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Lunch. Locally sourced grazing platter, to be enjoyed picnic style on the farm.
- Snacks. Iconic Kiwi snack on outbound trip.
- Alcoholic beverages. Visit a local Waipara Valley Winery for Wine Tasting.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Only those booked on our trip will be on the bus - maximum 18 people.
- Exclusive Access to a working Sheep & Cattle Farm.
- Sheep shearing / hand feeding sheep / sheep dog trails.
- Local Kiwi Guide - amazing commentary.
- Tips for the driver/guides.
The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Christchurch: Sheep Farm, Lunch and Winery Day Trip is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Christchurch: Sheep Farm, Lunch and Winery Day Trip will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchLocally sourced grazing platter, to be enjoyed picnic style on the farm
- SnacksIconic Kiwi snack on outbound trip
- Alcoholic beveragesVisit a local Waipara Valley Winery for Wine Tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Only those booked on our trip will be on the bus - maximum 18 people
- Exclusive Access to a working Sheep & Cattle Farm
- Sheep shearing / hand feeding sheep / sheep dog trails
- Local Kiwi Guide - amazing commentary
- Tips for the driver/guides
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
