DURATION: Full day
TIME: 8:30 am - 4 pm
ADDITIONAL: Guided hike at Castle Hill, biking and claybird shooting at Flockhill available.
AVAILABLE: All Year Round, Subject to availability.
Your alpine farm adventure begins the moment your private guide collects you from your Christchurch accommodation in a luxury vehicle. As the city gradually fades behind you, the Canterbury Plains stretch endlessly toward the Southern Alps, creating one of New Zealand’s most dramatic landscape transitions.
The approach to Flockhill Station is particularly spectacular. Situated at approximately 800 meters above sea level, the farm station occupies a magnificent high country basin surrounded by mountains. The landscape here possesses a raw, austere beauty that has captivated visitors, filmmakers, and nature lovers for generations.
Immerse yourself in an engaging farm experience that unveils the history of Flockhill Station and the
rhythm of life on the land. Your guides will transport you through its fascinating history, from the early pioneering days when sheep were driven up narrow mountain tracks, to the development of the merino wool industry that sustained these remote stations. You’ll learn about the unique challenges of farming in extreme conditions—brutal winters, unpredictable weather, isolation, and the constant adaptation required to work with, rather than against, the alpine environment.
Witness the art of sheep herding brought to life, an elegant choreography of shepherds, working dogs, and tradition. This isn’t a staged performance—it’s an authentic demonstration of the close partnership that makes high country farming possible and as vital to modern farming as it was a century ago.
This unique farm tour offers an authentic glimpse into the harmony between people, animals, and the breathtaking alpine landscape.
Following your farm experience, indulge in a beautifully curated seasonal lunch that celebrates the
bounty of the region. The chefs craft each dish using locally sourced ingredients, many harvested
from Flockhill’s own gardens and neighboring producers, to create a menu that reflects both place
and season.
Your lunch unfolds at a leisurely pace, allowing time to savour each beautifully presented dish and enjoy a glass of New Zealand wine, as you dine overlooking the sweeping landscapes that
define this remarkable high-country station.
For those wishing to extend their adventure, an optional guided hike to the nearby Castle Hill rock
formations offers an unforgettable finale. This otherworldly collection of limestone boulders scattered across tussock-covered hills has captivated visitors for generations. The rocks vary dramatically in size—from human-scale formations to massive towers rising 20 meters or more—creating an landscape that feels simultaneously ancient and alien.
Wander through this iconic landscape, renowned for its beauty, accompanied by your guide who will share insights into the area’s natural and cultural Māori significance.
Upon conclusion of your tour, your guide will transport you back to your accommodation.
This tour can be customised to suit your group and planned as part of a multi day private New Zealand tour. Please get in touch with our team to start your adventure.
Our private, luxury fleet is available during your stay. We can assist with:
• Airport Transfers
• Transfers to your Accommodation
• Transport for Dinner Reservations and Appointments
• Golf or Activity Transfers
Enquire here or add a transfer request to your booking form.
TOUR: Flockhill Farm Tour with Seasonal Lunch
