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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.

THIS IS
THE LAND OF CUTE

Memorable moments surrounded by quirky critters with a tonne of love to give.

If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping to a place of warm hugs and postcard-perfect surroundings, welcome.

A Shamarra Alpacas 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 in a beautiful harbour on the slopes of an extinct volcano and overlooked by craggy volcanic hills. Shamarra Alpacas is just over an hour’s drive (73km) from Christchurch Central, and only a 20 minute trip from the historic seaside village of Akaroa, which is worth visiting for its culture and architecture alone. 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.

We are open year round, with the scenery changing beautifully through each season and the alpacas staying cute throughout.

Tour duration: 1 Hour (approximately)

Tour times: 11am, 1pm and 4pm

Tour Days: 7 days per week (closed on Christmas Day)

Tour Prices: $55 per adult / $30 per child (aged 4-15) / NZ SuperGold $50 / Family Pass (2 adults & 2 children) $155

Bookings essential

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Your Tour Itinerary

  • Your tour starts with a brief introduction to alpacas and their unique and quirky habits. You will come into close contact with your new found friends, so we’ll also give a quick safety briefing with an alpaca in the barn for demonstration.
  • An award-winning alpaca fleece is on display, and you’ll get to feel the incredible cashmere-like softness of superfine alpaca whilst simultaneously learning about its amazing qualities.
  • We will then walk you through our alpaca herd where you can enjoy interacting with these gentle animals while they graze contentedly in their natural habitat. While doing so, you’ll 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. This provides some amazing close-up alpaca contact and great photos of the cutest of cute.
  • Take advantage of the views across Akaroa harbour which are absolutely phenomenal and provide endless photo opportunities for lasting memories of your visit to our farm.
  • 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. If you need to dash off though, you can pop onto our Online Shop at any time to pick up a one-of-a-kind sweater, or perhaps a snuggly blanket. We ship worldwide!

 

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Our Guides

Anya and Frank founded Shamarra Alpacas in 2004 with just a small herd of 5 alpacas. Today, our alpacas number over 170 and a team of passionate guides are on hand to share the alpaca love with visitors from across the globe.

Our super-knowledgeable and beyond-friendly staff will introduce you to the world of alpaca rearing, the unique traits of the alpaca, and bring you into the family fold with tips and tricks for the best cuddles! The team is also culturally diverse, meaning we can offer tours in either English or Mandarin.

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Shamarra Alpacas view over Akaroa
  • “The scenery from where we interacted with the alpacas was stunning. We met the males and females separately - with the males, we patted and gave them hugs. Then towards the end, we hand fed the female alpacas. The kind guides refilled our bowls when we ran out and we could feed the cuties until our session ended. Shoutout to Jess and Akira for making the whole experience such a memorable one! Was super duper impressed that they could recognise what seems like all of the alpacas by name etc. Both of them also very kindly offered to help my husband and I take photos/videos :) Highly recommended to those who are considering visiting!”

    Jo, Google Review – September 2024

  • “The highlight of our trip. The farm is well run and the alpacas are beyond cute. Amazing drive from Christchurch and spectacular views when we got there.”

    Sonica, Klook – July 2024

  • Amazing experience! The alpacas are so cute. The staff is really dedicated to the animals and you can feel the passion for them. The view from the farm is stunning. They took really care of me and gave me a good time with the alpaca. I highly recommend this tour for each and everyone (solo traveller, group or family).

    Marc, Google Review – August 2024

  • “Visited today for the full hands on experience with feeding and patting the alpacas. We were a couple minutes late and they accommodated for us even with the large group of people present. The staff are all very friendly and passionate about what they do which made it even better.”

    Kevin, Google Review – August 2024

  • “We took our kids here during the school holidays it was the highlight of their break. The location is stunning. The staff were very friendly, helpful and seem to really love what they do. As for the alpacas, INCREDIBLE animals! It was such a treat getting to mingle with them and see their different personalities.”

    Jodie, Bookme – July 2024

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