New Zealand is blessed with an amazing climate and large amount of land. Many of these lands have been turned into all kinds of farm.
Thinking of visiting a few of New Zealand’s farm? This list has it all! From sheep’s to strawberries, you won’t regret taking a tour in these stunning tourist attractions. Download the Mobile app www.nuflit.com/app to find locals to help you with your travelling.
Ben Lomond Lavender Farm
Ben Lomond Lavender Farm is situated in the stunningly beautiful Wakatipu Valley near Queenstown. Enjoy walking through rows of lavender accompanied with an informative talk and walk in the display gardens by prior arrangement for a small fee. Ben Lomond Lavender Farm has a shop that has the complete range of things from lavender essential oils and moisturisers, to soaps, and dried lavender. Ben Lomond Lavender is a member of the New Zealand Lavender Growers Association and our oils are tested to internationally recognised standards.
Julians Berry Farm & Café
Julians Berry Farm and Cafe is a unique and nicely scented Whakatane attraction offering freshly picked or pick-your-own berries, delicious berry ice creams, berry jams and other berry products, along with a range of local olive oils, handmade gifts and fresh local produce. Enjoy a great day out in the large, child-friendly cafe area, playground, basketball half court, animal petting farm, soccer area, mini golf and other family activities.
Middle Rock Sheep Farm Tour
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One hour’s drive west of Christchurch, Middle Rock Sheep Farm Tour is a comprehensive sheep farm tour viewing 7,000 sheep and seasonal farming activities such as sheep dog mustering, sheep handling and lamb feeding. A visit to Middle Rock Sheep Farm Tour offers the opportunity to be guests of a New Zealand farming family in a non-commercial environment amidst the geogeous high country scenery of the Lake Coleridge area.
Ye Olde Berry Farm
Dubbed as the “World’s Best Berries”, Ye Olde Berry Farm is beautiful event space in Hamilton that has a pick-your-own experience, with a shop facility that sells their own home-grown fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, boysenberries. This farm also serve fruit ice creams, smoothies, drinks, locally sourced honeys, sauces and spreads. They also have locally sourced fruit and vegetables.
Chard Farm Winery
Chard Farm is now a thriving and beautiful vineyard owned by Rob Hay. It was formerly a market garden set up by the Chard family in the early 1860’s to feed the local gold miners as they passed by on their way to Arrowtown and Queenstown. Rob Hay arrived back in New Zealand in 1985 after studying winemaking in Germany for three years. After purchasing the farm, the family carried out further major earthworks before planting out the whole site as a vineyard. Chard Farm Winery specialises in Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurztraminer.
