Discover authentic Kiwi country life on this immersive Private Shore Tour from Lyttelton/Christchurch Cruise Port. This experience offers an up-close encounter with New Zealand’s farming traditions, complete with sheep feeding, shearing demonstrations, a countryside picnic, and wine tasting in the scenic Waipara Valley. With comfortable transport and a knowledgeable local guide, the tour blends nature, culture, and rural charm—perfect for guests seeking a genuine New Zealand experience during their cruise stop.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entertaining live commentary from our local guide
Round-trip transportation
Private transportation
Sheep shearing and dog trialing demonstration
Wine tastings in the award winning Waipara Valley
Exclusive access to private, working sheep farm
Individual picnic lunch with local produce
Glenafric Farm Experience: Private Shore Tour from Christchurch
About
Discover authentic Kiwi country life on this immersive Private Shore Tour from Lyttelton/Christchurch Cruise Port. This experience offers an up-close encounter with New Zealand’s farming traditions, complete with sheep feeding, shearing demonstrations, a countryside picnic, and wine tasting in the scenic Waipara Valley. With comfortable transport and a knowledgeable local guide, the tour blends nature, culture, and rural charm—perfect for guests seeking a genuine New Zealand experience during their cruise stop.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entertaining live commentary from our local guide
Round-trip transportation
Private transportation
Sheep shearing and dog trialing demonstration
Wine tastings in the award winning Waipara Valley
Exclusive access to private, working sheep farm
Individual picnic lunch with local produce
Itinerary
1
Lyttelton Harbour
Meet your driver and enjoy a scenic transfer through Canterbury countryside toward Waipara.
30 minutes
2
Real New Zealand Farm Tours
Visit a real working sheep farm for hands-on interactions. Learn about wool production, watch sheep being shorn, feed friendly animals, and explore the vintage tractor museum. Enjoy personal stories from the farm family and take in panoramic views of the hills.
3 hours
3
Waipara Valley Walks
Picnic Lunch – 45 min
Savour a freshly prepared picnic lunch made from local produce. Dietary needs can be accommodated.
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting – 1 hour
Continue to an award-winning Waipara Valley winery for a guided tasting of regional wines, surrounded by vineyard landscapes.
1 hour and 45 minutes
4
Lyttelton Harbour
Relax on the drive back to Lyttelton/Christchurch, arriving comfortably before your ship’s departure.
