Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tour in Akaroa

Tour Highlights

Shamarra Alpaca Farm is located near the French colonial town of Akaroa, covering a 35‑hectare alpaca farm

This sustainably managed farm breeds award‑winning alpacas and produces high‑quality wool

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and experience an interactive alpaca farm tour first‑hand

Feed mother alpacas with their young offspring

Get up close with the alpacas and take wonderful photos of these adorable animals

Take a break and enjoy refreshments such as tea, coffee and homemade biscuits

Want to encounter a group of soft, adorable and healing fluffy creatures amidst New Zealand's pristine scenery? Shamarra Alpacas Farm Tour is the perfect choice. Not only can you get up close with the gentle and lovely alpacas here, but you can also enjoy quality time with family and friends in a stunning natural environment, creating a healing and unforgettable travel memory, and unlocking a unique and restorative way to experience New Zealand.

The farm sits beside Akaroa Harbour on the slopes of an extinct volcano, surrounded by rugged volcanic hills, and this uniquely advantageous location creates breathtaking scenery. It takes just over an hour to drive from Christchurch city centre, and only 20 minutes from the historic seaside town of Akaroa, making this healing journey easily accessible. Standing on the farm, you can take in the magnificent panoramic views of Akaroa Harbour, with the rolling hills and snow‑capped peaks of the surrounding valleys complementing each other beautifully — every scene is like a painting, and every casual shot is a stunning photo worth sharing.

As an immersive farm tour, this offers you a wonderful opportunity to interact closely with the alpacas. You can hand‑feed these gentle little creatures, gently stroke their fluffy and soft fleece, watch them with their big round eyes and adorable waddling steps as they play across the pasture, and capture every heart‑melting moment. Whether for adults or children, spending time with the alpacas allows you to shed your fatigue and gain plenty of healing and joy.

The farm is open all year round, with different beautiful scenery in every season, and the alpacas always remain soft and adorable — no matter when you visit, you can encounter different surprises. During the tour, you can also learn about the farm's sustainable farming practices and witness how the alpacas grow in a safe, healthy and happy environment, making this journey not only a healing interactive experience but also a rewarding learning opportunity.

Here, every selfie with the alpacas is an Instagram‑worthy shot, and every close interaction becomes an unforgettable travel memory. Bring your family, invite your friends, stroll across the beautifully scenic pasture, make new friends with the gentle alpacas, and feel the healing power of pristine nature. Come to Shamarra Alpaca Farm for a date with the fluffy creatures, and add a touch of softness and warmth to your New Zealand journey.