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Farm Experience
TOUR

A Day on Brichwood Farm with Farmer John & Kristin

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3–4 Hours | A Genuine New Zealand Farm Experience

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Step beyond the farm gate and discover the real New Zealand.

Nestled amongst the rolling hills of the beautiful Hundalees, Brichwood Farm is a working family farm where visitors are welcomed like friends. This is more than just a farm tour—it's an opportunity to spend time with Farmer John, hear his stories, meet the animals, and experience rural life through the eyes of someone who lives it every day.

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With just your private group, the experience is relaxed and completely tailored to your interests. Whether you're fascinated by farming, love animals, enjoy conservation, or simply want to experience authentic Kiwi hospitality, your visit can be shaped around what interests you most.

Meet the Animals

 

Spend time with the friendly farm animals and discover how each plays an important role on the farm.

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You may:

  • Meet sheep, cattle and working farm dogs

  • Watch the sheepdogs expertly bring the flock in

  • Learn how farmers communicate with their dogs—and even have a go using a sheep whistle yourself

  • Watch a live sheep shearing demonstration (season permitting)

Life on a New Zealand Farm


John loves sharing the stories behind farming life.

Learn about:

  • How sheep and beef farming works in New Zealand

  • The changing farming seasons

  • Why different farming practices are used

  • Where New Zealand wool and meat travel around the world

  • How farming is evolving to become more sustainable for future generations

 

Every visit is different, depending on the season and what's happening on the farm that day.

Get Involved

 

If you'd like to roll up your sleeves, there are plenty of opportunities to become part of farm life.

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Depending on the season, you may:

  • Help draft sheep

  • Try your hand at sheep shearing (if you're feeling brave!)

  • Plant a native tree

  • Help set conservation traps for rats, stoats and ferrets

  • Take a scenic walk across the farm and through native bush

 

These genuine hands-on experiences are what make every visit unique.

Relax at Our Family Home

 

After your farm adventure, enjoy traditional Kiwi hospitality in our home overlooking the surrounding hills.

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Included is a simple morning or afternoon tea featuring:

  • Tea or freshly brewed coffee

  • Homemade cheese scone, biscuit or a slice of cake

 

Many guests are also surprised to discover our extensive collection of original New Zealand paintings and sculptures. If you enjoy art, we're always delighted to share the stories behind the collection.

More Than a Farm Tour

 

Brichwood Farm isn't a scripted attraction.

It's a chance to spend time with a real farming family, hear honest conversations, ask questions, and experience a way of life that most visitors to New Zealand never see.

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Whether you're watching highly trained sheepdogs at work, standing amongst hundreds of sheep, walking through protected native bush, or sharing stories over a cup of tea, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of rural New Zealand and memories that last long after your holiday.

What to Bring

 

To make the most of your visit, we recommend:

  • Sturdy footwear suitable for uneven ground and getting a little muddy

  • Comfortable outdoor clothing (please don't wear your best clothes)

  • Warm layers

  • Waterproof or windproof jacket

  • Hat and sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

  • Any personal medication

 

Please let your guide know before departure if you have any medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or allergies (including bee stings).

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