Sheep Shearing Farm Experience

After something more exclusive than a standard farm tour? This is your behind the scenes pass into real station life. Located just a short drive south of Queenstown.

Up close. Hands on. Authentic. Intimate.

Watch a sheep being shorn right in front of you

Learn what sheep shearing really involves, far more than a haircut

Discover the story of wool, its history, uses, and global markets

Get in the paddock and interact with our friendly farm animals including alpaca, horses, deer and sheep

Learn how to crack a stock whip

Watch a working sheep dog demonstration and learn the difference between the Huntaway and Heading Dogs and how they work stock

Small Groups Guaranteed

This is an interactive and hands on experience. Each booking is guaranteed to have no more than 20 guests to ensure each experience is personalised and the experience is is intimate, not crowded.

Set on Historic Kingston Station

Your experience takes place on Kingston Station, a 22,000 acre sheep and beef farm rich in history, knowledge, and real working farm culture.

Our farming hosts share genuine insight into station life, livestock, land management, and the realities of modern farming.

You may also be interested in The Real Country Farm Show Experience or the Feed the Animal Experience.

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Check out our Google Reviews

“What a treat! Probably one of our best experiences in New Zealand. First of all, it’s an authentic, working farm. The proprietor, Laura, gave a very lively and informative presentation of how the farm works. Got to see trained herding dogs herd sheep. Then we were given lessons in how to crack whips. Watching her shear a sheep right in front of us was incredible too! And finally we got to feed and pet the dogs, horses, alpacas and sheep. Great experience!”