Top 10 Farms in North Island, New Zealand

Alpaca Farm Experience - Bookings essential. Enjoy a short walk through beautiful, lush, green typical New Zealand bush to come out into a paddock with friendly alpacas. Hand feed these amazing animals and hear all about their breeding cycle and their beautiful soft fleeces. See and touch some of last year's fleeces exactly as they were shorn from the animal. See how a fleece looks and feels after it has been washed and carded. Finally, see a scarf that has been made by felting this luxurious fibre onto pure silk fabric. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions about these gentle animals with their huge eyes and long eyelashes. For those of you interested in vintage cars, you can see a 1922 Stanley Steamer. Details are on our website. We also offer self-contained accommodation at one end of our eco friendly home so you can spend as much time as you like with these unique animals.

For an amazing alpaca adventure visit Surico where you can see a real working alpaca farm and get up close to these fabulous animals. Tour is approximately 90 mins and includes a guided farm walk, walk an alpaca on a lead, wonderful views of Lake Rotorua, takes photos with an alpaca, see products made from our alpacas. Located only 20 minutes from downtown Rotorua via the picturesque village of Ngongataha or if you take the scenic drive around Lake Rotorua we are only 20 mins from the airport. Tour cost $45 per adult Children $25.

BlueRiver Orchard is a family run blueberry orchard just 8 kms out of Kerikeri township. We sell fresh blueberries, blueberry icecream and smoothies, jams,coffee and fresh baking 7 days a week from November till end of March.We are a takeaway business but you are welcome to sit in the garden of the orchard and finish your ice cream !At the beginning of our season sometime in November look out for the blueberry icecream signs on the roadsides around Waipapa or check us out on google maps and facebook for more details

Step off the beaten track onto this hill country sheep & beef farm to experience rural New Zealand in action. Spend time with 3 generations of this farming family, relax and enjoy our beautiful surroundings while learning about agriculture in this region. * Meet your hosts and hear their personal insights into what life is like on this 4th generation, family-run farm. * Watch the sweat drip off the shearers brow as they skillfully remove the long woolen coat. * See the wools journey from sheep to bale and get a taste of the wool industry in NZ. * Head to the paddock and watch the shepherd muster a mob of sheep on horseback. * Get up close with the farm dogs: learn how the shepherd utilises two different breeds of farm dog to move a flock of sheep, and observe how they work together to run the farm! * Enjoy a classic Kiwi home-baked smoko (morning tea) Waipura Station is a 2100 acre sheep and beef farm just a ten minute drive from Gisborne City. Minimum group size of 10.

Enjoy a guided tour through our 30,000 olive tree estate as you discover the varieties, methods and processes involved in creating our award winning olive oil. Only the best fruit is harvested and cold pressed the same day, capturing all the natural health benefits, while savouring the pristine flavour and signature taste of a premium quality extra virgin olive oil. Come and taste it for yourself.

In the heart of 350-acres of lush farmland, yet only 10 minutes from Rotorua city centre, you’ll find New Zealand’s Agrodome. Join us for a unique New Zealand farm experience! For over 40 years, visitors from all over the globe have come to the Agrodome to see our world-famous Farm Show starring a cast of talented animals… and you! You’ll hear amazing facts and have a few laughs as you’re introduced to 19 breeds of sheep. After the show you can visit the Farmyard Nursery, which is home to our cutest baby animals who are available for cuddles and photos! There are three exciting shows a day at 9.30am, 11.00am and 2.30pm. Plus, if you really want to explore the Agrodome 350-acre working farm then join our Farm Tour. During this guided tour, you'll get to hand-feed loads of friendly animals including Romney sheep, cattle, deer, llamas, ostrich, pigs and alpaca! You’ll also sample delicious kiwifruit juice and honey from our land. Tours depart daily at 10.40am, 12.10pm, 1.30pm and 3.40pm.

Sheepworld is New Zealand’s Sheep and Wool Centre. In twice-daily live demonstrations the dogs round up and bring in the sheep, which are then sorted and shorn. Our Wonderful Wool multimedia exhibition then explains how the fleece is turned into an amazing variety of products, many of which are on sale in our store. There’s also an eco-discovery stroll through native bush, a natural adventure playground, a farmyard full of animals and an on-site cafe. Suitable for all ages.