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Meet, cuddle & bond with our curiously cute Alpacas!
Highlights
- Bond with our storybook creatures!
- Enjoy jaw dropping views of the Banks Peninsula
- Meet and cuddle on of our 170+ curious & cute Alpacas
A Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tour is an unparalleled opportunity to get up close and personal with alpacas, learn about this loving animal, and create some memories with friends and family in a stunning location.
You’ll find your new furry friends here at Shamarra Alpacas, home to a herd of 170 alpacas in a beautiful harbour on the slopes of an extinct volcano and overlooked by craggy volcanic hills.
Shamarra Alpacas is only an hour’s drive from Christchurch, and a scenic 20 minute trip from the historic seaside village of Akaroa.
Our panoramic views of Akaroa harbour and the rolling hills and peaks of the surrounding valleys are breath-taking, and will make every one of your selfies with an alpaca post-worthy. This is no ordinary trip to an alpaca farm.
Itinerary
- Your tour starts with a brief introduction & a quick safety briefing.
- Next feel the incredible cashmere-like softness of superfine alpaca whilst simultaneously learning about its amazing qualities.
- Then you will get to interact with the Alpacas, see our sustainable farming practices first hand, and learn about how we keep our adorable alpacas safe, healthy and happy.
- Feed the mothers with their young by their side.
- At the end of your tour, enjoy a beverage and one of our famous home-baked cookies.
- You’ll then be able to browse the Shamarra Alpaca Shop. It’s a boutique collection of luxurious, natural and 100% dye-free alpaca knitwear made in New Zealand!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$60.00
- Child$35.00
- Infant Free of Charge
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- Adult$60.00
- Child$28.00
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- Adult$47.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
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- Adult$47.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$30.00
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- Adult$47.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$48.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$27.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$48.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$35.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$27.00
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- Child$29.00
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- Adult$48.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Child$29.00
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- Adult$47.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$28.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$28.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$27.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$28.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$48.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
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- Adult$50.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$27.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$30.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$27.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$48.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$29.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$30.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$47.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$28.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Shamarra Alpacas - Cuddle our Alpacas Guided Tour
Thanks for your awesome review, we really appreciate it. We're thrilled you had such a great experience visiting Shamarra!
Sarah McCafferty from Australia wrote on 14 May 2026
Well worth it!
Great location and not only did we get to experience the alphas we learnt alot about them with the guides who are super friendly and knowledgeable. Not just a quick experience we got to know them and find out their quirks. Highly recommended. Bit of drive from Christchurch but beautiful!
From Shamarra Alpacas - Cuddle our Alpacas Guided Tour
Sarah, what an amazing photo - Patrick is often so messy with hay all over him!! We are delighted you enjoyed your tour with us and found the presentation from our tour guides informative. The alpaca certainly do have their own personalities and quirks which just makes them more adorable. Thanks for the 5 star reveiw.
Emma Dodd from New Zealand wrote on 03 May 2026
Worth every dollar
This experience is absolutely amazing! The tour guide was so knowledgeable. You can’t have this experience anywhere else and especially with that sort of view as well. You also get tea and coffee and biscuits at the end. Highly highly recommend as you get to pet and feed the alpacas.
From Shamarra Alpacas - Cuddle our Alpacas Guided Tour
Thanks Emma for sharing your experience of your recent tour of our farm. Our guides deliver their knowledge with such passion - we are delighted you enjoyed your time with us. We appreciate the 5 star review.
alial from New Zealand wrote on 29 March 2026
amazing experience!
it was a great experience and the view was beautiful
From Shamarra Alpacas - Cuddle our Alpacas Guided Tour
Thank you for the 5 star review. We are pleased you enjoyed our stunning views over the Akaroa Harbour alongside the informative tour our guides provide.
Regina from New Zealand wrote on 09 January 2026
Upclose with Adorable Alpacas
Our family had a fantastic experience at Shamarra Alpaca Farm! Seeing and feeding the cute alpacas up close was a highlight, and Jean was a great guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and happy to answer questions. A great experience for the whole family and bonus of such a beautiful view from the farm!
From Shamarra Alpacas - Cuddle our Alpacas Guided Tour
Thank you for the amazing review. We are delighted you enjoyed the views, our adorable alpaca and the tour conducted by Jean. Being able to share our farm life with people is a daily highlight for us.
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Janine Rasch from Germany wrote on 16 August 2023
Herzensempfehlung✨️
Es war ein wunderschönes & atemberaubendes Erlebnis! Einer der schönsten Orte den man haben kann, um diese süßen flauschigen Wesen zu kuscheln. Alle waren so herzlich & warm! Von Alpaka über Hundi bis Mensch!🙏🏼 Ich bin super dankbar, dass ich meinen letzten Tag in Christchurch dort verbracht hab! Komplette Empfehlung, wenn man diesen sonst eher schüchternen Tieren näher kommen will. Wenn man ihnen Achtsam & mit Respekt näher kommt, kann man sie sogar umarmen.🥹 Sehr dankbar!