11 Working Sheep Farms You Can Visit

1.Visit traditional working sheep farm with sheepdog demo. Galway.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Spend about an hour at Killary Sheep Farm in County Galway with farmer Tom, or PJ as he is sometimes called, and watch a trained Border Collie herd sheep. You may see traditional hand shearing, feed bottle-fed lambs, and try bog cutting. Bring your own transport, rain-ready clothing, and time for the scenic drive.

“Excellent demonstration, farmer answered everyone's questions after and people could greet the dog Rex”

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2.Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $183

Meet guide Simon for a Christchurch and North Canterbury day trip that pairs the Botanic Gardens with Glenafric Working Sheep Farm. Feed Donnie the pony, watch sheep shearing, ride a farm trailer, enjoy Zoe’s grazing lunch, and taste Waipara wines with Kirk and his team. Cruise pickup from Lyttelton is available.

“1. Great scenery in this Private Tour 2. Meet cute animals 3. One of the very best Boxed Organic Lunch ever experience”

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3.Sheepdog herding demo on working sheep farm. Galway. Guided.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $27

Spend 1.5 hours on a working Connemara mountain sheep farm near Leenane. Meet the farmer, watch trained sheepdogs move the flock, try cutting turf with a slean, and see sheep shearing in summer. If lambs are on the farm, you may help bottle-feed them. English guide, outdoor setting, $27 per person.

“Amazing tour, had a lot of fun. ☺️ Would recommend. The dog, Rex was super cute and good at his work, lambs very adorable. Definitely worth the price.”

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4.Sheep Farm Experience with Lunch & Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $176

Travel from Christchurch to Glenafric, a family-run 770-hectare sheep and beef farm by the South Pacific. Guide Simon and farmer James Hoban introduce you to sheep, farm dogs, shearing, old tractors, and rural life. After a locally sourced picnic, visit a Waipara winery, then see Christchurch highlights on the return.

“Simon was amazing, from the very moment we sat in the car. The farm was just gorgeous, as was the winery. Everyone we met was amazing, including Pepper!”

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5.Lyttelton Cruise Excursions: Christchurch Sightseeing with Sheep Farm

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 20 reviews · from $123

From Lyttelton, you’ll visit Christchurch viewpoints, Mona Vale, Cathedral Square, Riverside Market, and Toby Hill Farm. Expect sheep dogs at work, a shearing demonstration, wool talk, home baking, and tea with the farmers. Guides such as Kevin and Graham have led this six-hour trip, with driving time between city and countryside.

“It was wonderful to get out into the country and tour the sheep farm. The bus drivers were very knowledgeable about the towns history.”

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6.Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour and Sheep Farm Local Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $71

Meet your guide at Akaroa Wharf for a 2.5-hour tour through Akaroa Harbour, Summit Road, Barry’s Bay, and Coombe Farm. You’ll stop for views and cheese, then watch a sheepdog work, see a shearing demonstration, and enjoy tea with scones. The group has no more than 22 people.

“The driver/guide gave us a nice overview of the area with a few scenic stops for photos and was very informative. The stop at the cheese shop was nice (tasted several types of cheese) although they weren't working at the time. It was fun Read more”

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7.Christchurch Sheep Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $111

Spend about three hours visiting a working sheep farm near Christchurch. Watch sheep dogs muster the flock, see a shearing demonstration, meet the farmer, and enjoy morning or afternoon tea. Hotel pickup is included, and you can add a tasting at Straight 8 Estate winery. The small-group setting can make the visit more personal.

“This tour as great! The guys who run it are friendly and genuine. Got to shear a sheep, eat shortbread for morning tea and talk rugby. Perfect morning”

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8.Wool Sheep Farm Experience with Handmade Wool Hat in New Zealand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $31

Meet Angie at her North Island farm near Ātiamuri for a hands-on hour with sheep, chickens, ducks, horses, Scottish Highland cows, and possibly baby lambs. Feed the animals, learn how wool is washed, dyed, spun, and knitted, then choose a handmade wool hat made from the farm’s own sheep wool.

“This was a lot of fun even on a rainy day! We learned so much and interacting with the animals was amazing. Wonderful!”

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9.Connemara Sheep Farm experience & Kylemore Abbey by Lux Limousine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

You’ll travel privately from Galway with guide Derek Spillane through Connemara’s mountains, bogs, fjord, coast, and Gaelic-speaking villages. The day includes Kylemore Abbey, Aughnanure Castle, and a working sheep farm with a sheepdog demonstration. Pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a flexible route make this a strong choice for small groups.

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10.Sheep and Chickens Tour w/Gourmet Lunch at Farmhouse

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $71

At Podere Spedalone near Pienza, you visit the farm’s heritage sheep and chickens, collect eggs if available, then share a Tuscan lunch in an ancient organic farmhouse above the Val d’Orcia. Expect local meats, Pecorino di Pienza, homemade pasta, dessert, and optional wine. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals require advance notice.

“The scenery was absolutely stunning! The food was superb!!! The tour lacked depth and engagement. It was basically-‘Here are the sheep and here are some chickens’. I would have liked more history about the farm.”

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11.Pattaya sheep Farm Entrance Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $6Best value

Spend 1 to 2 hours at Pattaya Sheep Farm, where you can feed sheep, visit rabbits and other farm animals, watch an interactive bird show, and enjoy rides, games, a windmill, and a fairy-tale town. Admission covers the park and tax. Food and hotel transport cost extra.

“Nice, simple outing for adults and children alike. The bird show was the highlight of the trip. It was fun and interactive, with children getting a chance to hold the beautiful birds. The rabbit petting area was another nice touch. The one negative is the lack of food options within the premises, which is a big let down. Definitely recommended!!”

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