Christchurch New Zealand
$99.00
Experience rural New Zealand with a sheep farm tour, watch the sheep dogs round up the sheep ready to shear, with morning or afternoon tea in the woolshed.
You will learn about the different sheep breeds and their wool and how the wool is packed and graded. You will also enjoy some fine home baking!
Visit a working sheep farm in a tranquil and picturesque location. Enjoy the experience of watching sheep dogs work, rounding up the flock and penning them for you to touch, examine and photograph. A shearing demonstration has been arranged and if you wish you can have a go. Morning or afternoon tea will be provided. On your return to Christchurch a visit to the factory shop of one of our leading manufacturers of woolen garments can be arranged on request.
In addition to the sheep farm tour you can include a visit to a boutique Canterbury winery with tastings of some fine New Zealand wines. Tour LT-16.
For those looking for something more adventurous we also have jet boating on the Waimakariri River, a fast flowing sallow braided river where you will experience jet boating at its very best. Tour LT-17.
Either winery visit or jet boating is an option which can be included at the time of booking.
Experience a real working Canterbury Sheep farm
Sheep Dogs at work
Sheep Shearing
Morning or Afternoon Tea
Winery Visit and Wine Tasting (optional extra)
Jet Boating on the Waimakariri River (optional extra)
All options have both morning and afternoon departures available with complimentary accommodation pickup and drop offs.
