Top Things to do in Otago Region
10 Farms in Otago Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Otago Region, New Zealand including Cheeki Cherries, Real Country, Fairview Orchard, Glenorchy Animal Experience, Criffel Tours and Experiences, Buzzstop, Kooinda Alpacas, Natures Wonders Naturally, Wanaka Lavender Farm, Ben Lomond Lavender.
Restaurants in Otago Region
1. Cheeki Cherries
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 147 reviews
Cheeki cherries is now the home of Dam good fruit, come along and have a great day with the family. We offer 18 varieties of cherries with over 2000 trees to choose from. We also have peaches, apricots, plums, nectrarines, raspberries and strawberries.
Reviewed By kordia345
We had a blast going in to pick cherries at this PYO orchard! Prices got explained by a lovely staff member at the start then we were taken in and shown how to actually pick a cherry which was very helpful. Found some lovely cherries and picked light and dark ones! Overall it was such a nice experience being able to pick your own fruit, will definitely be back next year! ????
2. Real Country
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 141 reviews
Real Country teaches our guests how to do awesome activities like clay target shooting and cracking stock whips and provides authentic rural experiences. Visit Real Country for the best group activities EVER (seriously, just check out our reviews!) If you are looking to build confidence in your abilities, learn some new practical skills, or just have a delightful private on-farm experience with your friends and family, then book a Real Country Experience today!
Reviewed By Poguet - Queenstown, New Zealand
Ladies Farm Skills Workshop This was a great opportunity for ladies to learn the basic practical skills used on a farm in a relaxed and fun setting. Laura is lovely, really honest and knowledgeable. She taught us how to act around horses, crack stock whips, jump start a very flat battery, shoot an air rifle safely and clay pigeon shoot. Stretch, her partner in crime, taught us how to change a tire efficiently, tie appropriate knots for trailers and use ratchets, fix a broken wire fence and back a trailer! It was great to be around a group of like minded ladies who were all there to improve or learn new outdoor skills which would traditionally have been left to the men! Thanks so much Laura, Holly and Stretch!
3. Fairview Orchard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Fairview Orchard is your best choice for a food, coffee and drink stop shop when travelling through the Central Otago area. Selling a endless variety of stone fruits grown on the orchard; including cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches and many more. We also offer a number of other food and drink options, from coffee and tea to real fruit ice creams made freshly on the spot.
Reviewed By izra64 - New Zealand, null
Always my go to place to stop for every trip through Teviot Valley Roxburgh for my fruit and vege, but now more reasons....an established cafe with delicious food, good coffee and awesome extras of nuts, honey, relishes, homemade fudges etc, but most of all... lovely service...!!! Well done guys, keep up the awesome work, till next visit in a month. ????????????
4. Glenorchy Animal Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 322 reviews
Glenorchy Animal Experience is situated on a terrace overlooking Lake Wakatipu surrounded by mountains and stunning scenery. Come and pat, feed, photograph and interact with our many friendly farm animals. From alpaca to Pablo the donkey: something for everyone and suitable for all ages. Daily shearing demonstrations at 2.30pm during Spring, Summer, and Autumn. No Shearing during winter. Souvenir Shop on site.
Reviewed By claires870 - Brisbane, Australia
Got a bag of feed and to begin with the farm to myself! I got treated to cuddles with a baby lamb after their feed ???? Alpacas, llamas, naughty goats, kune kune pigs, sheep, guinea pigs, rabbits Frank the horse Daisy the cow Pablo the donkey Plus Doggos Everyone was super friendly & welcoming! The setting is amazing and who doesn’t want to pet & feed super cute animals?!
5. Criffel Tours and Experiences
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Come and experience life on an authentic family-run working deer farm. Take a 4wd tour, meet and feed our friendly alpaca, sheep and visit our majestic deer as they grace, with stunning panoramic views and interactive farmyard. A visit to Criffel Station is an experience not to be missed! Tours: Join us for a family-friendly 4wd adventure through Criffel Station to the heights of the Criffel Range overlooking Wanaka. We’ll start with a look around the station and the farming operation before heading up into the hills in the comfort of our luxury 4wd vehicle for an authentic high country experience and a morning or afternoon tea you won’t forget in a hurry. See the awe-inspiring beauty of alpine New Zealand through the eyes of a high country farming family… We’d love to show you around the special place we call home. Explore Tour - Get close to our friendly animals and have an opportunity to feed them. They love having their photo taken too!
6. Buzzstop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Buzzstop is Queenstown’s home for all things Bees and Honey. A one-stop shop to taste and purchase a fantastic selection of Kiwi honey’s from all corners of NZ. make your own honey candles,some natural honey soaps.or Experience seeing 1000's of bees through a glass walled observation hive, or try activities including spin-your-own-honey tour and for the more adventures try bee-a-bee-keeper tour.
Reviewed By V7333AYjohnm
We had a wonderful morning learning all about bees. We did the honey spinning tour and each got a pot of delicious honey with our own labels on. This was a really great activity, suitable for all ages and also good on rainy days. There is a cafe, wine tasting and a shop selling honey from all around New Zealand. The honey can be tasted to help you to decide which to buy. I never realised how much work (by the bees and the beekeeper) goes into a spoonful of honey. Many thanks Nick! ????????
7. Kooinda Alpacas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Kooinda Alpacas is an established working alpaca stud farm, 11 klms south of the Historic town of Lawrence, Otago, New Zealand. Visitors can hand feed and take for a walk our friendly alpacas, take photos of them and selfies with them. Our Farm Shop has scarves and throws that have been made from the fleeces of the alpaca’s on our property and these are available for purchase.
Reviewed By CassAroha
Visted Kooinda Alpacas while I was in the area and had a wonderful time. The hosts, Graeme and Deb were friendly and answered all of my questions. They have been around alpacas a long time and even won ribbons with them! The alpacas were so cute. I had a wonderful time. :)
8. Natures Wonders Naturally
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 430 reviews
Natures Wonders is the guaranteed wildlife experience in Dunedin, The Wildlife Capital of New Zealand! At the headland of the Otago Pennisula in New Zealand's south, Natures Wonders is home to a diverse and rich range of New Zealands bird and other wildlife. The private conservation project is sustained by a range of tour options run by the tireless multi-generational team that is the Reid Family. Visitors can take the 8 wheeler Argo tours, or by coach to see Yellow Eyed Penguins, Albatross and New Zealand Fur Seals! Want the wildlife experience New Zealand has to offer? Look no further, Natures Wonders are there to be experienced.
Reviewed By hcochrane90 - Dunedin, New Zealand
Absoulty must do in Dunedin! Have lived here for years and just discovered this place. Kids loved the argo ride and getting up close with seals and penguins. Our guide Perry made the tour a lot of fun for all!
9. Wanaka Lavender Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 375 reviews
Enjoy a breathtaking walk through our beautiful flower fields at the Wanaka Lavender Farm, play a garden game, relax over a cup of herbal tea and interact with the friendly resident farm animals. Sample some of the many fragrant products produced on site.
Reviewed By Tracyv369 - Auckland, New Zealand
Even though the main lavender flowering season is over you could still get the overall impression plus they had many other beautiful flowers still in bloom including dahlias and roses - grouped together by colour. The farm animals were cute. There were many odds and ends to look at, lots of lavender coloured items - even a lavender coloured tractor. There were lots of lovely things on display for safe in the gift shop and even though we didn't stop there as had other plans - the café looked nice also.
10. Ben Lomond Lavender
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
We are open by appointment from 10am to 4pm from October - April. Please call ahead to arrange a time to visit our lavender farm.
Reviewed By 840gabrielh - Bellaire, United States
Surrounded by spectacular scenery, the Ben Lomond lavender Farm is a small farm over a hilly area, just off of Malaghans road, a short drive Northeast of Queenstown. The tour of the facility will inform you about the various types of lavender, their growing requirements, harvest and processing to extract the oils and converting this aromatic plant into soaps, scents, perfumes, and other household items. A most instructive visit.
