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Harlequin Harlequin
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Whats up with Rising Sun

Rising Sun

I’m a bit of celebrity around the farm and on social media. My fleece is super soft and luxurious, but even more than that, I’m apparently a one-of-a-kind, perfect specimen of an alpaca! I’m also as lovable as I am handsome, so pop into Shamarra Alpacas for a tour and a pat.

Whats up with Harlequin

Harlequin

A glamorous damsel through and through, I’m a big fan of being groomed well ahead of a photo op (your next selfie on a farm tour). My big eyes look even better when my fleece is on fleek. And I’ve been known to wear the odd denim jacket or hat, depending on the season.

But don’t be intimidated by my flair for fashion; I’m always up for a solid cuddle like my other friends.

Whats up with Tornado

Tornado

I absolutely adore wee human kiddos and alpaca babies alike! Arguably the friendliest of all the furry faces here at Shamarra, I like to get visits and snuggles year-round.

Akaroa mountain landscape

WELCOME TO
THE LAND OF CUTE

Sure, seeing a bundle of attitude and adorable energy on a farm is a fun time, but at Shamarra Alpacas you actually get to touch and bond with these storybook creatures.

Make friends for life with our award-winning alpacas here at Shamarra Alpacas, Akaroa. Situated on the jaw-dropping panorama of the Banks Peninsula, your squeaks of delight as you cuddle one of our 170+ curious and cute critters will echo across the harbour.

This is no ordinary trip to an alpaca farm. This is an interactive tour around the ultimate land of cute.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour
Tour Times: 11am, 1pm, 4pm
Tour Days: 7 days per week (closed on Christmas Day)
Tour Price: $55 per adult / $30 per child (aged 4-15) / NZ SuperGold $50 / $155 Family pass.

 

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The Story of Our
ALPACA WONDERLAND

A visit to Shamarra Alpacas gives you a healthy serving of cuddles, learning, exploration and the natural therapy of the great outdoors.

This is a private farm with exclusive access to the world’s most adorable, affectionate and clever creatures (we may be a little biased). Meeting our super stars up close and personal is an immersive experience like no other, in one of the South Island’s most idyllic spots. And seeing the interactions between human visitors and our alpaca family is precisely why we started doing farm tours here at Shamarra Alpacas.

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  • OMG Alpaca Blankets OMG Alpaca Blankets

    OMG Alpaca Blankets

    Our hugely popular range of OMG Alpaca Blankets are back in stock!

    OMG is the only way to describe our luxuriously soft blanket! 

    Beautiful full sized blanket in natural colours.   Perfect for a bed, a couch or where ever you wish to take it.  

    Your magic blanket!

    Alpaca fleece is meticulously selected and classed, woollen spun and then woven by expert weavers into a luxurious blanket, all New Zealand made.

    Size 155cm x 210cm (including fringe)  Weight 1.1kg (approx)

    90% alpaca, 10% merino wool

    OMG Alpaca Blankets
    $335.00 - $355.00 NZD

    OMG Alpaca Blankets
  • Sovereign Rib Scarf Sovereign Rib Scarf

    Sovereign Rib Scarf

    Ultra soft and ultra fine, our superfine scarf feels exquisite and is incredibly light without sacrificing the unique warmth of alpaca.

    Alpaca is an extraordinary natural fibre, sustainable and renewable.

    95% ultra fine alpaca and 5% merino, machine knitted and finished by hand.

    Made in New Zealand – Exclusive to Shamarra

    Garment Care – click here

     

    Sovereign Rib Scarf
    $135.00 NZD

    Sovereign Rib Scarf
  • Alpaca Yarn 4ply 100gm – Cream Alpaca Yarn 4ply 100gm – Cream

    Alpaca Yarn 4ply 100gm – Cream

    New 2021 batch spun from 18/20 micron alpacaOur signature 4 ply alpaca yarn. An exclusive selection of beautiful, fine yarns in rich shades of natural dye free alpaca with cashmere like softness. 
    Only the finest grade alpaca, sourced from selected New Zealand and Australian breeders is used in our yarn. 

    Knit luxurious creations with a natural elegance that are easily wearable and will be treasured for years to come. 

    Alpaca is an extraordinary natural fibre, sustainable and renewable.

    95% superfine alpaca and 5% merino. 

    100gm hanks, 4 ply, 340 meters (approx.) 

    Made in New Zealand – Exclusive to Shamarra 

    Garment care – click here

    Alpaca Yarn 4ply 100gm – Cream
    $35.00 NZD

    Alpaca Yarn 4ply 100gm – Cream

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Shamarra Alpacas view over Akaroa
  • “Beautiful location with lovely animals. The staff was very friendly. We had some interactions with Alpacas, it was amazing.”

    Yumoki, Tripadvisor – June 2024

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  • “This is something nice to do for all ages especially those who have never seen an alpaca they are very sweet and interesting animals. This farm was Extraordinary and the people who run it are absolutely fantastic!!”

    Lynn M, Tripadvisor – May 2024

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  • “
    If you are an animal lover, a visit to Shamarra Alpacas is one of the very best ways you can spend an hour!!! The staff are incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, sharing so much interesting information about their beautiful alpacas. The alpacas are simply amazing - from cuddles with the boys to feeding the girls and babies, being surrounded by these amazing animals brings so much joy!!!! Akaroa is a beautiful little part of New Zealand, and Shamarra Alpacas are just the icing in the cake!
    ”

    Quest3, Tripadvisor – April 2024

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  • “Very well organised, informative and interactive tour! There's a lot to learn about how to interact respectfully with the alpacas and Rising Sun, the king of the alpacas here, is such a star. The guides were also very helpful and egged us to interact with the alpacas, showing us individual sweet spots of each individual alpaca. The scenery was beautiful as well! At the end of the tour, they even provided light refreshments and the toilets were very clean.”

    Denise T, Google Review – April 2024

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  • “That was the coolest experience! We had the best time! I would definitely suggest this activity to anyone who has kids, but to be honest, I liked it just as much :)”

    Emily B, Google Review – May 2024

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