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1. Ambury Park

2. Sheepworld

3. Kiwi Valley Farm Park

4. Good Planet

5. Windmill Orchard

6. CCT Lavender Farm & Cafe

7. Zaknich Farms Strawberries

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10. cct lavender farm & cafe, what travellers are saying.

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• Windmill Orchard

SCHOOL TERM NORMAL OPERATING HOURS: 

Wednesday to sunday, 10.00am to 4.00pm.

(Last entry strictly at 3.00pm)

• Open MOST Public Holidays
• No bookings required for General Admission.
• Tickets available to purchase on arrival

CLOSED WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY 2024

All our activities are included in the general admission price, as well as a feed container per person

We may close early in times of very poor weather. Please call ahead if visiting in bad weather, or check our Facebook, Instagram or website home page for early closure updates.

Kiwi Valley Farm Park is a fantastic place to bring pre school and school students . Learn all about the farm animal world.

Friends of the farm annual pass.

Connect with nature through connecting with animals. An annual pass also makes the perfect gift.

Volunteering

Are you an opportunist with excellent communication skills? Are you reliable and thrive on meeting new faces? Do you have a passion for animals, people and a love for farms?

Corporate/ Family Functions

Enjoy a unique function venue. Fresh air & plenty of space, our packages are designed with children & adults in mind. Come and relax in our country environment.

Great place for the family. The children loved feeding and interacting with the farm animals. The tractor ride was certainly a hit! A very enjoyable time, had by all.

Rhonda recommends Kiwi Valley Farm Park.

Great place for family weekends! The park has a vast territory with various artefacts presented in the form of antique equipment. Here nature and animals are the hosts, and people are guests. Very beautiful views, cute animals, interesting trails to explore. I am sure that the park will appeal to both children and adults!

Anastasia recommends Kiwi Valley Farm Park.

What a great place! Beautifully maintained with happy, healthy animals. Plenty of shady play areas to chill out in when the kids need a break from the heat. A must see for parents with kids who love animals. Their annual pass is great value too, so glad to get one today!

Linda recommends Kiwi Valley Farm Park.

Awesome family day. So much to see and do. The kids love to feed the animals and jump on the tractor for a ride. Short drive from city to get here. Cafe is also nice to enjoy before or after your visit.

Melissa recommends Kiwi Valley Farm Park.

WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT!  

            OPEN DAILY 10 - 4 p m

OUR CAFE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED BUT WE HAVE A COFFEE VAN ONSITE FOR SHOW DAYS

SHEEP SHEARING   SHOWS: 11 am WED to SUNDAY only Weekends - 11 am and 2 pm SAT + SUN EVERYDAY 12:30 pm Animal Feed Tour with Farmer

Baby Alpaca has arrived!

CALF BOTTLE-FEEDING 10:30 am Daily

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Sheepworld was formed with the purpose of giving visitors a practical hands-on New Zealand farming experience. Visitors of all ages get the opportunity to hold, pat, feed, and truly encounter farm life first-hand.  Our interactive farm park north of Auckland features sheep and dog shows along with animal feeding sessions.  Surrounds include our eco-trail through New Zealand native bush, playground facilities, and an on-site family-friendly Cafe.  Our farm is home to many incredible animals, and we are committed to giving them the best care.  

Sheepworld is located on State Highway One, just a few mins out of Warkworth.

World Famous Sheep/Dog Show

Daily Animal Feedout

ECO Trail Walk

Onsite Cafe/Gift Store

Amber Visitor

"Came here with the kids aged 9 and 12 years (and their Nana). Really impressed with everything!  The animals were kept in nice conditions. They are very friendly and super cute! All the staff were really nice and welcoming but in-particular stand out was Leigh. You can tell how much she cares for both the animals and also the kids and they really enjoyed learning about the animals

Dianna Visitor

"We had a great family day at this lovely farm park. We loved everything about it. The show was awesome and very informative. The staff were so friendly and lovely and whole place is clean and tidy. We really loved been able to feed the animals and finished up with lunch at the delicious Cafe. Best coffee! Thanks so much for having us Sheepworld, we will definitely visit again."

Alicia Local Visitor

"This has to be our favourite place to bring guests to when staying with us here locally. The interaction and engagement from the staff is fantastic. You can go solo and buy a bag of feed and take your time and enjoy the Eco-trail at the end. The kids loved holding the bunnies and even had the opportunity to bottle feed the baby lambs. The playground is such a hit for the kids and the best coffee ever at the lovely Cafe."

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  (09) 425 7444 [email protected] Open from 10am to 4pm daily Farm Park entry closes at 3:00 PM

324 State Highway One, Warkworth, 0981 Dogs are welcome in the lawn area adjacent to the Cafe but are not permitted in the Farm Park

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SHEARING WITH PURPOSE 100% of Sheepworld's profits go to helping young people who need extra support through the formative years.

Sheepworld is owned by Springboard , an organisation committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. Sheepworld is not only a farm tourist attraction, but also a youth development centre for training and supporting young people into brighter futures. Your visit to Sheepworld empowers young people to attain qualifications, secure employment and work through challenges they face.

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LANDMARKS NEW ZEALAND SHEEP FARM TOUR - AUCKLAND

Mobile-friendly -  Hill country Kiwi sheep farm tour experience exclusive to LANDMARKS. Paerangi is a 1000 acre sheep and cattle farm, situated amongst picturesque hills and valleys of the north Waikato, just 90 minutes drive from Auckland City. Enjoy a hands on tour and authentic farm lunch complimented with gold-medal New Zealand wines. Half and Full-day tour options departing from Auckland.

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Enjoy a delightfully authentic rural New Zealand experience on our fully operational 500-acre A2 dairy farm, followed by a delectable morning tea, or country-style lunch.

Our 60-minute guided tour will have you learning more about working dairy farms where Synlait, one of New Zealand’s largest dairy exporters, collects milk and exports it worldwide. Please note that our farm tours are exclusively available for groups with a minimum of 20 pax.

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Walter Peak Farm Tours

This is a New Zealand farming tour like no other – a visit to the Walter Peak High Country Farm and the perfect opportunity to spend a relaxing few hours enjoying the interactive experience.

• Includes a scenic cruise onboard the vintage TSS Earnslaw to the farm
• A guided walking tour of the farmyard with our rural host
• Demonstrations of the farming lifestyle
• Afternoon tea, freshly baked at the farm
• There are daily departures for the farm tour
• Duration: 3 hours 30 mins

Say hello to the Highland Cattle, sheep, alpacas, dogs and other Walter Peak Locals.

Enjoy a farm demonstration from our amphitheater and watch the sheep dogs and famers in action.

Eat a selection of homemade scones, cakes, sandwiches and slices served in the Mackenzie Room.

Our rural hosts are happy to answer any questions and share their expert knowledge of Walter Peak and the farming lifestyle.

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Farming in the New Zealand high country is a way of life – and it’s one you can get up close to at Walter Peak.

Situated on picturesque Lake Whakatipu’s south-western shores, Walter Peak High Country Farm is an idyllic place to spend a relaxing few hours. The farm tour itself is a wonderful, interactive experience, with something to keep everyone entertained and happy.

You will be greeted by our rural host upon disembarking the TSS Earnslaw, who will take you to the amphitheatre, where you will watch the remarkable skill with which the farm dogs round up sheep from the paddocks. 

You will have time for a walking tour of the farmyard, visiting the holding pens, where you can help feed the sheep and deer and even get up close to the Scottish Highland Cattle. Then a stroll to the charming old woolshed  for morning or afternoon tea. You may have time to stroll  through the lakeside gardens before you re-board the TSS Earnslaw for your cruise back to Queenstown.

Things you should know

• Includes return cruise on board the TSS Earnslaw Vintage Steamship to/from Walter Peak High Country Farm
• Guided walking tour of the farmyard to view and feed sheep, deer, cattle and alpacas
• Working sheepdog demonstration
• Enjoy afternoon tea including scones, cakes and slices freshly baked at the farm
• There’s time to relax in the lakeside gardens, in the sunny courtyards or visit the Walter Peak General Store for a memorable take-home souvenir

Extra Information

• The tour is suitable for all ages – children love watching the dogs at work!
• A licensed café on board the TSS Earnslaw provides great refreshments

Departure Location

RealNZ Visitor Centre on Steamer Wharf, 88 Beach Street, Queenstown

If you have pre-purchased tickets, please meet us in front of the TSS Earnslaw, Steamer Wharf Dock

What to bring

• Shoes/boots (non-slip)
• Warm clothing/jacket
• Sunscreen/sunglasses
• Personal medication including for asthma and allergies

About the TSS Earnslaw

The TSS Earnslaw is an integral part of Queenstown’s pioneering history and to this day a Queenstown icon. 

She was commissioned by New Zealand Railways to service the communities around Lake Whakatipu. Launched in the same year as the Titanic, the TSS Earnslaw’s maiden voyage was on 18 October 1912. 

Soon known as The Lady of the Lake, she provided an essential link between the isolated farming communities along the lake and the outside world.  At 48 metres long, she was the biggest boat on the Lake and carried passengers, sheep, cattle, mail and supplies. 

Nearly scrapped in 1968, she was rescued and purchased by ReaNZ and put to work once again carrying passengers around the Lake. Since then the TSS Earnslaw has been painstakingly restored to its original condition – everything you see is pretty much like it was 100 years ago. Today, the TSS Earnslaw is the only coal fired steamship in operation in the southern hemisphere, making her one of the most unique experiences in the world.   

The TSS Earnslaw has featured in several movies including a cameo in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as an Amazon River Boat. Parts of the trawler SS Venture in Peter Jackson’s King Kong were inspired by the TSS Earnslaw. Famous composer Ron Goodwin composed a piece of music inspired by the rhythm of the TSS Earnslaw’s engines.

About Walter Peak High Country Farm

Walter Peak High Country Farm, on the western shores of Lake Whakatipu, is steeped in history. Its sheltered bays were used as camping sites by Maori travelling to the Mararoa and Oreti Rivers on Moa hunting and pounamu (greenstone) gathering expeditions.

European settlement commenced in the 1860s with initial farming attempts by Von Tunzelman. Stock deaths, snowstorms and lack of money eventually forced him off the land.

Following a quick succession of owners, Walter Peak Station was taken over in the late 1880s by the Mackenzies. This family is credited with developing many of the principles of successful high country farming during their 80 years working the property.

At its peak, the station was one of New Zealand’s most famous with 170,000 acres, 40,000 sheep and up to 50 fulltime employees. The original homestead block of Walter Peak Station is now known as Walter Peak High Country Farm.

Over time various permanent homes were established and these included the Colonel’s Homestead with its beautiful lakeside gardens. Originally built in 1902, it was carefully reconstructed in 1977 following an accidental fire.

Walter Peak family recipes:

Scrumptious Savoury Scones

2 cups plain flour 4 teaspoons of baking powder ¼ teaspoon of salt 50 grams of butter 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup grated tasty cheese 1 ½ cups of milk Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Then rub in the butter. Add the finely chopped onion and grated cheese. Mix to stiff dough by adding the milk. Turn out onto a floured surface, lightly knead and roll out to approximately 5 cm thick. Cut into pieces and place on floured tray and cook for 15 – 18 minutes at 200C. These are tasty fresh but leave for a day, slice in half and butter. Place some of the chopped onion and grated cheese mix on the top and grill.

Perfect Homemade Pikelets

2 eggs 2 tablespoons of sugar 2 cups plain flour 4 teaspoons of baking powder ¼ teaspoon of salt 2 cups of milk Beat together 2 eggs and 2 tablespoons of sugar until creamy. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.  Mix to a thick batter with approximately 2 cups of milk. Spoon onto a hot griddle, turn over when bubbles appear and cook until pikelets spring back when pressed.  May be served buttered or decorated with cream and jam.

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Walter Peak Farm Tour

"Upon arrival we were "entertained" with a shearing show run by Cameron. This gave us an insight into shearing of sheep and also the rounding up of sheep with his amazing sheep dogs King, Sue & Bess. This was all infused with some fine humour on Cameron's behalf.... totally entertaining."

JazzyPerth visited July 2015

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This was one of the highlights of our trip. We boarded the steamship and it took us across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Farm. Afternoon tea was very good, and the view across the lake from the tea rooms was lovely. We were so lucky to have a sunny day, the scenery is incredible. Beverly S, via Trip Advisor

Great for families or adults who are big kids at heart. The animals all come running down to meet you as they know there is food about. You can hand feed them - and get slobbered on - or just watch. The sheep shearing is a must see if you are in New Zealand and we got a good demonstration here. Very knowledgeable and genuinely interested staff. dianedinky, via Trip Advisor

Absolutely loved it!! We did the afternoon tour with afternoon tea. The boat trip was really enjoyable and was great to explore the boat museum and steam room. And then when we got to the farm, Tim our guide was really great to listen to and very informative and entertaining. Afternoon tea was also very delicious. W ould highly recommend this tour to anyone, especially those with kids Odyssey19447172586, via Trip Advisor

I  love this trip! This was my third time and I would go again. The TSS Earnslaw is a beautiful vintage steamboat with an excellent cafe and bar. Visit the engine room and see them shoveling the coal. Walter Peak farm is in an idyllic situation, a magical place where time seems to stand still. The animal feeding is great fun (especially Dougal) and the sheepdog demonstration is very impressive. The dogs can be patted and stroked, and love the attention. The afternoon tea was very upmarket with beautiful little cakes, savoury and sweet scones and mini sandwiches. You can eat as much as you like! The staff at the farm are outstanding. Our guide Peter was so knowledgeable and interesting and clearly loves his job and his super intelligent dogs. JulieOO_13 Auckland, New Zealand, Via TripAdvisor

Brilliant trip, recommended by a family member and we booked the 2pm sailing from Queenstown. Oh my, what a total treat. Everything was perfect, from the Earnslaw itself (polished brass, very polite staff, the chance to watch the boiler being stoked plus good coffee and snacks) to the farm experience. The weather could have been better but we didn't care it was absolutely perfect for us all. The opportunity to meet and feed the farm animals, learn about their personalities, watch the dogs at work, chat with the guide then yummy high tea! Sadly not enough time to browse in the shop there, full of tempting goodies... But maybe my husband thought that was a good thing! Do go. melanie s Nelson, New Zealand, Via TripAdvisor

A lovely boat ride to the farm where we were greeted by the farm dogs who put on a great show of their skills with sheep. Then off to the BEST buffet I’ve ever had!! Beautiful variety and all cooked superbly. Then a wander around the farm to feed the animals. All in all a wonderful day, can’t praise it enough!! Phillip W Brisbane, Australia, ViaTripAdvisor

We did the cruise trip and Walters Peak Farm visit plus afternoon tea. Two adults and one 3 year old. 100% worth the time and money. Consider it a “must do”. The cruise was not busy and had a nice café/drink shop. Also a coal engine your could go down and watch (very interesting for kids and adults alike). We had an extremely friendly and knowledgeable local tour guide on the farm. Lots of animal feeding and a great sheepdog show. Nothing went on for too long to become boring. The afternoon tea was perfect; scones warm off the oven, best I have ever had. Don’t hesitate, do it! Aiat Shamsa, Via Google

What a fabulous way to spend time on beautiful Lake Whakaitipu. Just being on TSS Earnslaw and see how it has been kept in tip top condition was worth the trip. It was such a bonus to experience a beautiful barbecue lunch at Walter Peak Station - very delicious in the most amazing setting. We loved seeing the animals, beautiful gardens and sheep dog demonstration. A day we won't forget for a very long time. Jill H Melbourne, Australia, Via TripAdvisor

In case you haven't found the information you were looking for, we've put together some of the most common questions our customers ask about our trips. If you need more specific answers, please contact us directly.

What is the weather like in Queenstown?

Queenstown has a climate with four distinct seasons however, being located in an alpine environment means the weather can be changeable. A guide for the temperatures you can expect is as follows:  summer  (December-February) 19-29 Celsius, autumn  (March-May) 15-25 Celsius,  winter  (June-August) 5-10 Celsius,  spring  (September-November) 9-15 Celsius.

Where is the car parking in Queenstown?

Please allow an additional 30 minutes to find parking for your vehicle prior to your check in time.  

There is limited free street parking available in the streets surrounding central Queenstown. There is paid parking available in the Man Street and Church Street parking buildings plus pay and display parking at the Boundary Street and Ballarat Street carparks.

Boundary Street and Ballarat Street carparks are suitable for motorhomes. Please allow 15 minutes to walk to the RealNZ office from there.

How long does it take the TSS Earnslaw to get to Walter Peak High Country Farm?

The scenic cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak takes 45 minutes and it takes in views of Walter Peak, Cecil Peak and the Remarkables mountain range plus panoramic views around Lake Whakatipu.

How long does it take to travel to Queenstown?

Queenstown is around a 2.5 hour drive from Te Anau or around 1hr 15 minutes from Wanaka. For more travel locations please refer to our Driving Times webpage.

Does the TSS Earnslaw operate every day?

The TSS Earnslaw is scheduled to operate every day of the year (except when she undergoes annual maintenance). During the survey, the TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak High Country Farm experiences will not be operating.

Online transactions/prices are conducted in what currency?

All prices and transactions on the RealNZ website are in New Zealand dollars (NZD).  This is specified on the Terms & Conditions page.

What happens if there is an emergency?

Our staff are trained to deal with incidents and in case of an emergency you should listen to their instructions. We have a portable defibrillator on each of our overnight cruise vessels (Milford Mariner, Milford Wanderer and Fiordland Navigator). In addition to this we also have portable defibrillators at the following locations: •    Milford Sound Visitor Terminal •    RealNZ Visitor Centre, Manapouri •    Cavern House (Te Anau Glowworm Caves) •    Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant, Walter Peak •    TSS Earnslaw Vintage Steamship •    Stewart Island Ferry (Bluff - Oban - Bluff)

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What is the Sheep World Tour? Learn about New Zealand’s sheep farming in a fascinating and entertaining one-hour presentation featured in numerous TV shows and magazine articles worldwide.

Tour starts by picking you up from Auckland CBD; then we head North of Auckland on a one-hour scenic drive.

When you arrive at the farm; the Show starts with the sheepdogs rounding up and bringing in the sheep, Which are then sorted and shorn.

The experienced presenters will explain what is happening throughout the demonstration, He will tell you about the Sheep Farming in New Zealand and the Sheering Competitions worldwide.

Shows are authentic and very interactive. Visitors will get a close-up view of all the action and of course, everybody wants to get ’hands-on’ when it’s time to feed the lambs!

You will have some time before or after the show (depending on the day) to walk around the farm and see other animals such as Ponys, Goats, Pigs, Roosters, Deers and much more.

After you finish your amazing farm Tour we head back to Auckland CBD.

Tour Highlights

• Pick Up from Auckland CBD.
• Snacks & Water.
• 1 Hour Sheep Sheering & Sheep Farming show.
• Baby Lamb Feeding.
• Eel Feeding.
• Drop off at Auckland CBD.

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• $58 Per Person

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• $35 Per Person

Take a trip back through time and be entertained by our unique performers as we showcase our vibrant Māori culture through dance and song.

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We unanimously agreed it was the best group trip we had ever been on. We had the perfect balance of farms and towns etc but the farm visits were extraordinary!  We could not fault the organisation and the stimulation we enjoyed through travelling with Farm To Farm Tours.

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We have been working with Farm to Farm Tours since 2007. Our groups rave about the wonderful service, friendly people, top notch farm visits and breathtaking scenery. Farm To Farm’s ability to showcase the best of their country is most impressive. It is very evident that they have an extensive network throughout New Zealand with quality farm visits and ag related stops. The Farm To Farm tour managers always pay special attention to the individual passengers and have excellent knowledge about New Zealand agriculture.

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Our FTF tour to Canada was a remarkable event which was far beyond our expectations. Great travelling companions and magnificent landscapes every day. It was a mighty change for us, learning much about Canada’s farming industry. Seeing the grandeur of the Rockies and glacier fields, Calgary and all its’ horse riding spectacular, stunning Niagara Falls, charming Quebec, all staggering. Glorious weather all the way.

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I would definitely recommend your tours to all. The right amount of city, country and relaxation. The only way to travel in a foreign speaking country!

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The hospitality was exceptional. For us it was about travelling with like-minded people and the really good mix of farming visits and touring the regions that we were in... It is simply a wonderful way to see a country and meet the people who live there. 

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I would like you to know that our trip to New Zealand was above our expectations. The tour guide, bus driver, hotels, New Zealand people and farm hosts all made this trip one to remember and I would recommend it to anyone.

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GIBBS FARM 2024

Can’t find open dates online arttravel currently has no scheduled gibbs farm tours available for sale. gibbs farm has finished its current season. you are best to look out for the next round of open days via fundraiser from july 2024 for september, october and november.

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If you have been on the Gibbs Farm website, and have found your way here please note the following;

Gibbs Farm is open on average 8 – 9 days a year. As it is a private property there is no access outside of these open days. These have in the past occurred on the 3rd Thursday of the month, excluding Winter and January. December has been open been previously around the 7th. We provide tours on some open days only.

Looking for more art opportunities in Auckland? Consider letting us take you on an Auckland Art Tour . We can provide an opportunity to visit dealer galleries, regional museums and artist studios.

There is a lot of other amazing art around Auckland and the Auckland region. If you are interested in learning more please contact us. We would be happy to share and to help you make the most of your time here.

Consider Visiting:

• Brick Bay Sculpture Trail and Winery
• Connells Bay Sculpture Park
• Auckland Art Gallery
• Or any of the other galleries on our Auckland Art Map

An ArtTravel Gibbs Farm Day Tour

We depart central Auckland at approximately 9.00am and return by 3.30pm.

Check out some previous photos here

Pack a lunch, a rain jacket and some good shoes.

Please read Gibbs Farm terms and conditions and  FAQs are here

“Thank you for such a beaut day, we will long remember it. The extraordinary artworks were complemented by our excellent guide, fine company and glorious weather. “

Mary, Hobart

$199 per person including GST limited to 10 guests + Fundraising Ticket Cost if applicable of up to $100. Total up to $299.00

This event goes regardless of weather – no refunds given unfortunately.

Please Note

• Gibbs Farm is a multiple hazard area – persons entering this property must comply with all safety regulations under the Health & Safety in Employment Act 1992.
• Please adhere to all signage.
• Gibbs Farm contains a variety of animals that roam freely. Please do not feed or chase them.
• No animals or domestic pets are allowed…. believe it or not this includes dogs.
• Please do not climb on or into any sculptures.
• Please remove all rubbish.
• Alcohol is not permitted.
• Photography is allowed.
• Access to all artworks is by foot, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Farm Manager.
• Visits are not weather dependent.
• Good walking shoes are necessary as the farm is a 3-4 hour walking experience.

Our Farm Tours are popular from December through to January until the lavender is harvested. Tours for Dec 2023 and Jan 2024 are now fully booked!. Feel free to contact us about gardening groups and formal gin tours/ tastings by appointment. Keep an eye on google for shop opening hours. Click and collect anytime

For More information or to book a tour 

Auckland farm tour.

On weekends and during the holidays the farm shop is open and visitors are welcome to come to see our products. During the flowering season (Dec/Jan) we also operate pre-booked tours mid-morning and early afternoon to:

• see the lavender fields and show how lavender oil is produced with our steam still
• see our gorgeous new gin still and learn how gin is made
• learn how olives are harvested and made into oil
• feed the alpacas and enjoy the views back into the city.

We share the experiences of operating the farm and how our sustainable products are made. You are also  eligible for free tastings of our gin and limoncello. Please book via the below link. 

Tours are $25.00 per adult and children under 15 are free. The tours may be subject to weather, so please include contact details in the booking so we can let you know if things change. Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour starts. 

Gardening club bookings

For gardening groups or other social clubs we can organize tours through the year- talk to us now to secure a date. Gardening clubs and groups please contact us in advance via our contact page or phone us on 09 412 5275 .

HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS

We are closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Dec 29 through to Jan 2. Otherwise, the shop is open 10am to 3pm for all sorts of Gin, Limoncello, Olive Oil and lavender goodies.

What our other guests have said

Enjoyed The Dessert Experience here today. Great to meet Jason & Trish and have a tour of their farm. Then the food pairing with LH ingredients used. Enjoyed our afternoon, thanks to all.

Fiona Sarten

We absolutely loved staying at Lavender Hill! Such a beautiful, big home and surrounding farm, perfect for all of our friends to stay. Trisha was the sweetest host, so helpful and friendly. Looking forward to hopefully staying again in the future. :) Dec 2022

What a great quiet location with great amenities. Hosts thought of everything. We were lucky enough to smell the lavender being processed into oil. This was divine.

Lianne Schade

A must stop if near Riverhead. Delicious Lavender gin! Next time the Limoncello!

April Humphreys

Lavender Hill is a beautiful retreat north of Auckland, and the perfect place for myself and the family to stay. We booked the house for the weekend while attending a wedding in Kaukapakapa and had 3 toddlers with us. Trish made us feel welcome from the word go. The kids loved feeding the...

Rosanna Price

Wow! What a fantastic place. While we didn't go at a the time of year to see the lavender in bloom, the landscape was great, the Alpaca especially friendly and the owner was absolutely lovely. Great little shop and after a taste of their gin, just had to grab myself a bottle.

Clayton Binns

We had a wonderful family stay with Trish . The house was perfect for our needs extremely well equipped and clean . Trish was the perfect host .We would 100% recommend this property and would definitely return . Thank you Trish from us all. Jan 2023

Beautiful accommodation. Perfect for our girls weekend/hens. Trisha was an awesome host. She did a gin/limoncello tasting with us and farm tour which we all really enjoyed! Trisha was friendly and informative. Would highly recommend staying here. Nov 2022

We did the farm tour, it was a great experience. Learned a lot about the different processes that go on here, fed some cute animals and sampled gin. All in all a lovely time!

Daemon Zito

New Zealand’s most Beautiful Lavender Farms

Tuesday 16 February 2021 by Auckland for Kids 3 Comments

• Auckland for Kids
• <time itemprop="dateModified" datetime="2023-12-07T14:11:46+00:00">Friday 8 December 2023</time> February 16, 2021

Who dosen’t love the bright blue purple lavender flower and when they are viewed blooming en-masse in a lavender farm they look even more stunning. To appreciate lavender at it’s best, it is usually best to visit lavender farms in New Zealand between November and the end of January when the flowers are blooming. Remember to watch out for the bees with the kids, as they also love the levender and are pollinating the blooms. Here are our favourite New Zealand lavender fields to visit with your family and friends, including three in Auckland! 

CCT Lavender Farm in Karaka, Auckland

CCT Lavender is an organic lavender farm in Karaka in South Auckland which opened to the public in 2020. There is a large Farm Cafe which is open from Tuesday to Sunday with a fenced indoor kids play area and a giant chess set which is onsite.  The lavender fields are open in December, January and February and require an entry ticket which includes cutting your own bunch of lavendar. Note you can’t see the lavender fields from the cafe, due to the hedges and fences between the cafe and the field.

Lavender Hill Farm in Riverhead, Auckland

Lavender Hill is a mixed lavender, olive and lemon farm in Riverhead in North-West Auckland.  Farm tours are available during the flowering season from December to the end of January when the lavender is harvested. On the pre-booked tours you can enjoy walking among the lavender fields and olive trees, learn how lavender oil is produced, feed the alpacas and admire the views across the Waitakere Ranges. The Lavender Hill Farm shop is open to visitors during the holidays and weekends.

Leafy Hollow in Waiuku, Auckland

Leafy Holly is a three acre lavender garden in Waiuku. The lavender garden is open from the end of September until the end of March and during blooming season there are public hours that give you the chance to wander among the rows of lavender. The lavender garden, nursery and gift shop are normally open each weekend. There is a range of seating around the garden and wheelchair access to the majority of the garden area. 

Lavender Backyard Garden in Hamilton

Visit  Lavender Backyard Garden in Newstead in Hamilton to pick-your-own lavender (and blue berries) in Summer during the lavender season from December to January. Entry to the lavender garden is from $7 per person and kids under 5 go FREE. If you would like to pick your own lavender it is $12 per ring glass jar of flowers. To pick your own blueberries it is $5 per person to enter with kids under 3 going for FREE and it is around $16 per kg of blueberries. During December and January there is also a coffee cart on site too. The Farm shop is open from November to February each year and has ready-picked blueberries and lavender skin care products available.

Alphra Lavender in Te Awamutu, Waikato

Alphra Lavender Farm  is in Te Awamutu in New Zealand’s Waikato District and grows four different varieties of lavender: Grosso, Pacific Blue, Super and Impress Purple.  Their lavender flowers from early December with Pacific Blue and the main Grosso and Super Fields will fully flower from mid December through to late January when they then  harvest the lavender to start distilling the lavender oil at the farm. The lavender gardens are free to roam during the open season, or you can choose to take part in a pre-booked FREE educational tour to learn about growing lavender and the oil distillation process.

Lauren's Lavender Farm in Taumarunui

Lauren’s Lavender Farm  fields are adjacent to the Whanganui River on SH 43, the Forgotten World Highway  and only 15kms away from Taumarunui in the central King Country of the North Island. The 8,000 lavender plants are in full bloom from the end of December until early March each year.  The old farm house and make-shift horse stables have been converted into a cafe with a deck that overlooks the lavender fields and the river.

Ranui Essentials Lavender Farm in Martinborough

Ranui Essentials Lavender Farm welcomes you to amazing smells in their small 10 acre lavender fields based in Dry River Road, in Martinborough in the Wairarapa just one hour’s drive from Wellington, New Zealand. From November to February you can see the purple haze as you drive up Dry River Road and go on a tour of the lavender farm to learn about the four different varieties of lavender that they grow.

Lavender Abbey in Wairarapa

Admire the blue lavender fields at  Lavender Abbey  in Carteron, in the Wairarapa just an hours drive from Wellington. There are three types of spray free New Zealand grown lavender: French lavender Grosso, English Lavender Pacific Blue and English Lavender Violet Intrigue grown at Lavender Abbey’s farm. Each year they host “Pick your own Lavender” days in January for $2 entry per person and $5 per bunch of pick-your-own-lavender.

Lavender Creek Farm in Otaki, Kapiti Coast

The natural Lavender Creek Farm  has over 7,000 lavender plants, olive trees and grape vines on the beautiful property in the Kapiti Coast which is just 45 minutes north of Wellington.  There are over 300 types of lavender on the Lavender Creek Farm which are farmed, distilled and manufactured into award winning lavender oils on site. 

Lavendyl Lavender Farm in Kaikoura

Visit  Lavendyl Lavender Farm  in Kaikoura in the Cantebury region of New Zealand’s South Island. The lavender farm has over 50 different  varieties of plants on the five acre lavender farm. During the months of January and February when the flowers are at their peak you can see the Lavender oil distilling process on site. You can enjoy a cup of tea in the tearooms or the garden too.

Wanaka Lavender Farm in Wanaka

Enjoy the lavender fields, farm animals and display gardens at the family friendly  Wanaka Lavender Farm in Wanaka in the Otago region of the South Island.  The lavender farm is open from March to November but the best time to view the flowers are from December to February each summer. With over 7,000 lavender plants across the 12 hectares it is stunning when the lavender is in full bloom.

The kids can enjoy playing the garden games and meeting the alpacas, goats, donkeys, chickens, pigs, sheep and a pony.  The purple Massey Fergusson tractor is a hit with the young tractor fans too. The cafe sells lavender flavoured ice-creams, Lakes Honey and other treats for you to enjoy while admiring the purple fields.

Ben Lomond Lavender Farm in Queenstown

You can find Ben Lomond Lavender  Farm in the beautiful Wakatipu Valley, a short 10 minute drive from Queenstown or Arrowtown in the South Island of New Zealand. The Lavender Farm is open from October to April by appointment and farm visits cost from $5 to $10 per adult depending on the month you visit and children are FREE.  Enjoy walking through the rows of lavender and display gardens when you visit. The lavender farm is closed from May through to early October each year. They grow organically oil  producing lavenders:  Lavandula Angustifolia and L. Intermedia which are steam distilled on the farm immediately after harvesting. 

Danseys Pass Lavender in Oamaru

In Summer from Christmas until the end of February enjoy the lavender fields at Danseys Pass Lavender 27 kilometres from Oamaru in the South Island of New Zealand.  Bring a picnic, take photos of the purple lavender flower rows, enjoy the lavender fragrance and try their lavender ice cream.

New Zealand Alpine Lavender in Twizel

Admire the organic lavender in the untouched pristine environment at  New Zealand Alpine Lavender  in Twizel in the MacKenzie Region of the South Island.  The lavender fields have three main cultivars: Pacific Blue, Avice Hill and Violet Intrigue (named Old English Lavender). You can visit the lavender fields from December to March each year.   

Afterwards you could also visit the stunning Lake Tekapo, as it is only a 40 minute drive from Twizel.

Photo credits: Wanaka Lavender Farm, Auckland for Kids, Lavender Hill Farm, Leaf Holly Lavender Farm, Alpha Lavender Farm, Lavender Abbey, Ben Lomond Lavender Farm and New Zealand Alpine Lavender Farm.

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Join us on our Oyster Farm Tour. Cruise, Learn and eat the naturally grown Oysters. Departing Scotts Landing an hour north of Auckland, nestled in the stunning Matakana Coast region.

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Departing Scotts Landing, nestled in the Mahurangi Harbour, we cruise to the Historic G Brownes Bay. Not only rich in history, the bay holds Oyster farms growing the popular Pacific Oyster species. We take you to the centre of the farm, where we teach the way these salty bivalves are caught, grown and ultimately eaten. Collecting fresh oysters straight from the water, the skipper will teach you the easy way to open your stash, then it's time for you to have a go yourself. Once finished eating and with the tide flowing back in covering over the farm, we head back to Scotts Landing. Tour takes approximately 1.5 hours.

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Enjoy a delightful authentic rural New Zealand experience on our fully functioning Dairy Farm in the heart of the Waikato. A 35 minute guided tour of a Waikato working dairy farm, see where the world's largest dairy exporter, Fonterra's, products begin. Savour a Morning or afternoon tea that features delicious home style baking and local produce. Also gain an understanding of the daily practices of a New Zealand farmer and the importance of farming to the New Zealand economy.

Allow: 1 hour, Min 20 pax/Max 60 pax

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Farm Tour Sample Menu

Country Style Lunch

On Arrival  

Participate in our fun interactive 'Red Barn Butter Churning' experience.

Freshly baked breads will be served with your very own homemade seasoned butter and

Red Barn Chutneys 

CLASSIC NEW ZEALAND LAMB ROAST Herb enriched eight hour slow roasted lamb

ROAST CHICKEN THIGHS Oven roasted chicken thighs with sundried tomato crème, baby spinach and toasted almonds

SEASONAL ROAST VEGETABLES Oven roasted seasonal vegetables with garlic and thyme butter

ROAST PUMPKIN AND QUINOA SALAD Fennel roasted pumpkin and grilled cauliflower, with baby kale leaves, crumbled feta and toasted quinoa, drizzled with a pesto vinaigrette

FRESHLY PICKED GARDEN SALAD Locally grown, handpicked baby leaves, with shaved beets, cherry tomatoes, carrot ribbons and radish sprouts, drizzled with an aged balsamic vinaigrette

Dessert - The Red Barn Gelato Bar

Enjoy a selection of locally made Gelato showcasing Waikato's award winning Kowhai Creamery served with a selection of teas and percolated coffee

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The Red Barn Farm Tour takes place on 172 hectares / 500 acres (average size NZ farm is 144 hectares) . That's approximately 3 cows on average milked per hectare. We milk 550 A2 cows in total, who are mainly grass fed, and supplemented with Maize Silage. We supply to Synlait, who process our A2 milk for export. Our farmers have an early start to the day as milking starts at 4am, and again in the afternoon, everyday.

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• NZ Dairy Industry produced 20.7 billion litres of milk last year
• Earning 18 billion dollars in revenue each year
• 1.8 Billion Kgs of milk solids
• NZ Produces 3% of all world milk
• NZ is the largest dairy exporter of Dairy Products – but is only the 9th largest milk producer world wide
• Just over 6.5 million cows are being milked in NZ – this number is increasing by 1.9% per year
• The Average herd size in NZ is 420 Cows
• 28% of NZ farmer have over 500 cows in their herd
• 42% of dairy exports comes from whole milk powder – 16% is butter – 12% Cheese – 14% Skim Milk Powder – 12% Casein - 4% other
• 74% of Dairy Herds are in the North Island
• 34% of these are in the Waikato Region
• 1.8 Million hectares of land is used for NZ Dairy – this number is increasing as the future of Dairy looks good
• Approx - 41,000 people employed by the dairy industry – 28,000 on Farm and 13,000 processing and wholesaling
• Sheep – NZ has around 29 million sheep
• Cattle - 10 million cattle in total – 6.5 million for dairy
• Deer - Approx - 1million deer

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NEW ZEALAND OYSTER FARM TOURS   

Departing Scott's Landing, nestled in the Mahurangi Harbour we cruise to the Historic G Browne Bay. Rich in history, the first area of oyster farming started in NZ, the bay still thrives with Oyster farms growing the popular Pacific Oyster species. 90 Minute Full Shucking Experience

Public and private tours available, we take you to the centre of the farm, teach the way these salty bivalves are caught, grown, the daily life of an oyster farmer and ultimately eaten collecting fresh oysters straight from the water, it's your turn to "shuck" the skipper will teach you how to open, then you have a go yourself. we even cook some on the bbq once finished eating as many as you seem content and with the tide flowing back in covering over the farm, we head back to scott's landing cruising shallow sheltered bays and enjoying the beauty of the harbour., byo beer or wine welcome adult - $130.00 child $70.00, full boat hire $1800 please contact for more details  .

An Oyster Tour on board the Shuckle Ferry.

Oyster farmers have the sea ingrained in them, and we love to showcase our little piece of paradise called the Mahurangi Harbour. From the 1960’s the Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea Gigas) have been farmed in the inter-tidal zones of the nutrient rich sheltered bays giving our oysters a fresh, sweet flavor.

provides a stable comfortable platform to immerse your self in the life of an oyster farmer.

Surveyed for 20 people , we can cater events for groups, clubs, family outings and work functions any time and day of the year.

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