Mt Hay Farm Experience in Tekapo
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Discover the Mount Hay Farm Experience, a working Lake Tekapo farm tour offering a hands-on look into the traditions of New Zealand high-country farming. Located just 5km from Lake Tekapo Village, Mt Hay Station has been in operation for over 150 years and remains a working Merino sheep farm to this day.
This 1 hour Tekapo farm tour experience with Go Tekapo introduces visitors to key elements of New Zealand farm life. Watch a live Merino sheep shearing demonstration and learn how skilled shearers remove the wool in one piece using traditional techniques. Discover why Merino wool is prized worldwide for its quality, and hear how sustainable farming practices are maintained at Mt Hay.
Next up is a working sheepdog demonstration, where you'll watch in amazement as trained dogs display their agility and intelligence while herding sheep across open farmland. This is followed by the highlight of the Lake Tekapo farm tour at Mt Hay Station - the Mighty Sheep Races! Choose your favourite Merino sheep and cheer it on. Winners even get a small prize!
Set against a backdrop of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps, this Lake Tekapo attraction offers visitors the chance to connect with local farming culture. Ideal for families, couples and those interested in learning all about New Zealand farming.
Location
What you need to know
- Entry to Mt Hay Station, a working Merino sheep farm
- Merino sheep shearing demonstration
- Sheep dog demonstration & meet the dogs!
- Choose a winning sheep in the Merino Sheep Races!
- Allow 1 hour
- 9:00am & 4:00pm
- This experience is located at Mt Hay Station 792 Lilybank Road, Tekapo, Canterbury 7999
- Operates daily all year
- Suitable for all ages!
- Child rates apply (under 16yrs)
- Pre-booking is recommended, spaces are limited
- Please wear comfortable footwear and warm clothing
- Don't forget your camera!
- Free parking is available onsite
