"Simon was an incredible guide!! So knowledgeable and informative. Learning the ins and outs of the sheep farm was amazing! The van was super comfortable and the scenery to the farm is stunning. Our lunch was fabulous. Not your average sandwich and an apple like we’ve been getting on every other tour. This is by far the best tour we’ve been on as we travel through New Zealand. I highly recommend this tour if you are in Christchurch."

"Day started off dark, cold, dreary, and rainy but when we met Geoff Venning at our prearranged location under the Bridge of Remembrance our day made a complete 180.
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Geoff came walking over with the biggest and warmest smile introduced himself and our new day began. He directed us to his car and our day even the weather began to change. The rain started to taper off as he cheerfully drove us to the point of where he would be dropping us off to his coworker Simon, who then would take us off on our days tour through Christchurch through destination of the Glenafric sheep, farm and winery. While in the car with Jeff, he gave us a complete historical geographical description of this beautiful town.

Simon was another awesome person (great with children)who drove us in his state of the art shuttle, equipped with snacks and more wonderful information on the area we were in and the beautiful things that we were going to be experiencing for the day. Simon drove us for two hours to our final destination at the sheep farm all the while giving us information and some great jokes. When we arrived, the owner of the farm James and his children and his dog joyfully showed us the working sheep farm and the majestic beauty of the location where it’s located."

Best Tour of the Trip
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"This was our favourite tour in New Zealand. We LOVED visiting the Glenafric Farm and seeing the beautiful property, sheep and vintage tractors. We met the lovely family and had a delicious lunch surrounded by the countryside. The winery was also fabulous in addition to the gardens and other stops. I highly recommend this tour if you want to get up close and personal to see the sheep shearing and a beautiful farm."

"We could not have asked for a better travel experience. Our travel partner Geoff promptly responded to our first inquiry. He provided a sample itinerary and was quick to modify our plan to suit our budget and tastes. The excursions his team booked were all once-in-a-lifetime endeavours."

"Day Trip to Authentic Sheep Farm, winery + lunch ex Christchurch Amazing trip! Great views, such kindness and the sheep farm was superb! The wines are also really great and the farm and the vineyard has breathtaking views. Our driver Simon, the nicest! Super recommended! Solo, or in groups, this was a great experience."

"We had a very nice time on our Glenafric Farm tour a couple days ago.

One of the things that was very interesting and made this trip even better was the Antique Tracker Collection that we got to spend some time viewing and asking questions.

Again, an OUTSTANDING visit to the Glenafric Farm, and all the other places we also had a chance to visit that day. At the Farm we had a nice visit with two of the owners and got to watch an interesting show of how Shearing is done nowadays at a smaller family run farm. We also had a chance to watch the herding dogs in action, which is very impressive, and they surely work hard to keep all the sheep moving along in the right direction, and at the right time.

Our Driver / Guide was also great! He really knows all about the entire area, and was so good at keeping things on track that day. Oh yes, we can't forget to mention good old Donnie, the American Miniature who is so friendly and willing to eat carrots from all of us. But... then what American Miniature wouldn't be interested in eating as many carrots as people are willing to give him!

The provided lunch was also very large and tasty, and even came with some edible flowers from the garden of the person that makes this incredible lunch."

"This was a great look into a family-run sheep farm. I was very happy that the tour was not cancelled even though I was the only person on the tour, due to a cruise ship not arriving in Christchurch as expected. I got to watch sheep herding, sheep shearing, and the highlight of my bottle feeding a lamb. Tour included a stop to pick up a box lunch and to feed Donnie, an American Miniature pony."

"We just loved our visit to the sheep farm. The information given on the tour was very interesting to hear as we learned about the techniques used for sheep husbandry. We learned there is a lot of science behind the care of the animals. It was so fun to watch the dog herd the sheep and to watch the shearing of one. The farm land is so beautiful. There are sheep and cattle everywhere. The lunch served after the tour of the farm was delicious and beautifully presented. The farm was so beautiful with high hills and deep river valleys all set on the ocean. The rancher and his family have such a deep love for their work and their land and a long connection to it. An added bonus was seeing the antique tractor collection! The tour is a must do while visiting New Zealand!"

"Particularly enjoyed the sheep farm part of the tour. Simon was informative and humorous guide and the picnic lunch was outstanding!"

"My husband and I had a wonderful time on the Real New Zealand Farm Tour. From start to finish, it was an unforgettable experience. The scenery was simply stunning—rolling hills and expansive views. The animals on the farm were delightful, we hand-feed some beautiful sheep.
Our guide, Simon, was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable. He made the whole experience even better by sharing interesting insights about the farm and New Zealand's farming culture, and his warm personality really made the day enjoyable.
The lunch was delicious. Everything was so fresh and satisfying. To top it all off, we ended our day with a wine tasting at Georges Road Wines. The wines were fantastic, and the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere made it the perfect end to a perfect day. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to experience the charm of New Zealand’s countryside, enjoy some great food, and taste some exceptional wines!"

"Wonderful and unique experience. Geoff has cultivated remarkable relationships with the sheep farming family and organic farm- to-table luncheon caterers and so much more. This is a special one in a lifetime experience and a huge must for the area!"

"Excellent tour. Simon was a superb and informative guide. The trip took in a visit to pick up our packed lunch (which was superb) at a homestead with a lovely American miniature horse with a taste for carrots. We then proceeded well out of Christchurch to a wonderful working farm. This was very interesting and we went away with a much better appreciation of the farming way of life and the issues they face than we had before. The farm is close to the sea with a spectacular view of the beach and a collection of old farming equipment and tractors!. We finished at a local winery where we sampled several excellent wines. This was the beginning of a three week trip to NZ and I can’t think of a better way to have started our travels."

"Great look at a real family run step farm. Simon was such a good driver who told us a lot of history. It was a drive off about 50 minutes but well worth it. This sheep farm was right next to the ocean. Well worth the trip and the price. New Zealand at its best."