Shamarra Alpacas, Home-Baked Cookie

Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tour

★ 4.9 139 reviews

from USD 36 per person

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Duration: About 1 hour
Meeting point: Shamarra Alpacas, French Farm
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meals: Beverage and a home-baked cookie
Run by: Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tours

Overview

An hour on a hillside farm above Akaroa Harbour, spent mostly among alpacas. The tour begins with a short introduction to the animals and their habits, plus a safety briefing, before the group walks out to the herd. Visitors get to touch the fleece, learn how the farm keeps its animals healthy, and feed mothers with their young close by.

The setting is part of the draw. The farm sits on the slopes above the harbour, and reviewers repeatedly mention the views across the water and valleys. Photos come easily, since the animals graze freely and the feeding session brings them within arm's reach. One reviewer counted roughly 170 alpacas on the property, and several described the tour as informative without being long.

It ends with a drink and a home-baked cookie, then time in the farm shop, which sells New Zealand-made, dye-free alpaca knitwear. The pace suits families with children and most travellers, and the farm is wheelchair and pushchair accessible. It runs year-round except Christmas Day.

FromUSD 36 per person

DurationAbout 1 hour

Rating4.9 from 139 reviews

This tour against the other Akaroa farm tours, length in hours

What's Included

Included

Entry / admission to the alpaca farm
Guided tour
Opportunity to feed alpacas
Beverage and home-baked cookie
Access to Shamarra Alpaca Shop

Not Included

No transport is provided; drive to the farm yourself or contact the operator directly about transport providers

Run byShamarra Alpaca Farm Tours

Itinerary

Meet at the farmThe meeting point is 328 Wainui Main Road, Wainui 7582, New Zealand. No transport is provided; drive yourself or contact the operator about transport providers.
Introduction and briefingThe guide gives a brief introduction to alpacas and their habits, with a safety briefing before heading out.
Fleece displaySee an award-winning alpaca fleece and feel the cashmere-like softness of superfine alpaca while learning about its qualities.
Walk through the herdMove among the grazing animals, learn about the farm's sustainable practices, and interact with them up close.
Feed mothers and youngFeed the mothers with their young alongside, which the listing highlights as the best close-up contact and photo opportunity.
Drink and cookieFinish with a beverage and one of the farm's home-baked cookies, with harbour views nearby.
Farm shop (optional)Browse the Shamarra Alpaca Shop for alpaca knitwear, or order later through the online shop if you need to leave.

GuideIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this hour goes.

Getting there. You drive yourself to the farm on Wainui Main Road; the listing states no transport is provided. If you do not have a car, contact the operator directly about transport options.
What to wear. The listing asks for comfortable shoes, comfortable clothes and weather-appropriate clothing. The tour runs year-round except Christmas Day.
Pace and access. It lasts about one hour and most travellers can participate. The farm is wheelchair and pushchair accessible.
Allergies. The listing warns the tour is not suitable for people with animal allergies. Contact with the animals is close and sustained, so take that seriously.
Food and drink. A beverage and a home-baked cookie are included at the end. Reviewers mentioned the cookies several times.
Souvenirs. The shop sells alpaca knitwear, and reviewers mentioned buying socks and other woollen items.

FromUSD 36 per person

Rating4.9 from 139 reviews

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Common issues. Getting to the farm is the main practical limit, since the listing states no transport is provided and you must drive yourself or contact the operator about transport providers. One reviewer also felt the group was rushed at the end of the tour. Riding the alpacas is not allowed, and the experience requires good weather; if it is cancelled for weather you get a different date or a full refund.

Common Questions

How Long Is The Alpaca Farm Tour?

About one hour. Reviewers generally felt that was the right length for meeting, feeding and learning about the animals, followed by the drink and cookie at the end.

Is Transport Or Pickup Included?

No. The listing states no transport is provided, so you drive yourself to 328 Wainui Main Road in Wainui or contact the operator directly about transport providers. Arrange this before booking if you do not have a car.

What Is Included In The Price?

Farm admission, the guided tour, the chance to feed the alpacas, a beverage and a home-baked cookie, and access to the farm shop. Purchases in the shop are extra.

Is It Suitable For Children And Wheelchairs?

Yes on both counts. The listing says the farm is wheelchair and pushchair accessible and most travellers can participate, and reviewers described it as very family friendly.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Comfortable shoes, comfortable clothes and clothing suited to the weather, since the tour runs outdoors year-round except Christmas Day. Bring a camera; reviewers mention coming away with a lot of photos of the animals and the harbour views.