Top 6 Farms in Mackenzie District, South Island

November 20, 2021 Deane Carmody

Discover the best top things to do in Mackenzie District, New Zealand including Gem Alpaca Stud, SkyScape, Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon Shop, Morelea Farm, High Country Salmon, New Zealand Alpine Lavender Farm.
Restaurants in Mackenzie District

1. Gem Alpaca Stud

18 Nixons Road Rd17, Fairlie 7987 New Zealand +64 3-685 8689 [email protected] http://www.gemalpacas.nz
Excellent
91%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 144 reviews

Gem Alpaca Stud

Gem Alpaca Stud is situated on the main highway from Christchurch to Queenstown - perfectly placed for your stop over. Come on in and feed, touch and meet our Alpaca, Llama & sheep. Get your up close photos with our beautiful animals. Large covered veranda and outdoor seating with our farm shop open 7 days featuring a huge range of alpaca products. We also now have refreshments, ice creams, coffee and cold drinks. Farm Visits daily 11am, 1pm and 3pm $25.00 per adult, $15 per child, children 5 and under are FREE. PLEASE NOTE: No public toilets on site. please use facilities in the township just 1 minutes drive away.

Reviewed By taniat358

This farm + tour was amaze-balls!! We highly highly recommend this place. Lovely staff, lovely shop selling souvenirs and alpaca related goodies. The tour was amazing, the guide was very informative walking us through the different Alpaca sections, giving us food we can feed them. She knew the name of every Alpaca, and they were all so friendly and super cute. You got up right close to them all. Loved our experience. You even get wellies to wear so your own shoes stay clean. Towards the end of the tour, the guide also gave us top tips of what to see and do during our South Island road trip! We did this tour in Jan 2020, we got there for the last tour (think about 4pm), and we were lucky enough to be the only ones in the group, so felt like we had a private tour. Loved it. THX U, we had a great time!!!

2. SkyScape

47 Ben Ohau Road, Twizel 7999 New Zealand +64 21 213 9684 [email protected] http://www.skyscape.co.nz
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5.0 based on 83 reviews

SkyScape

This distinctive accommodation is designed to maximise the extraordinary views of the Mackenzie Country both day and night, with a bedroom built predominantly of glass. This unique building comprises a glass-roofed bedroom, as well as a grass roofed kitchenette and bathroom and is located on a farm, within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.

Reviewed By Travellingtom2021

Bevan and Bridget have created a wee slice of paradise in the middle of Mackenzie Country. Fantastic accommodation, so well presented and thoughtful, with the eco-friendly design of the room. Peaceful and isolated, it was the perfect place to relax and unwind with views looking out over the the land and of course, billions of stars once the sun sets, either from the outdoor bath or the comfort of the roomy bed. The magical sight of seeing stars drifting across the glass ceiling as you lay in bed is an experience like no other. I will definitely be back and highly recommend Skyscape for anyone looking to experience something special.

3. Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon Shop

Pukaki Information Centre, Twizel New Zealand +64 3-435 0427 http://www.alpinesalmon.co.nz
Excellent
55%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 264 reviews

Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon Shop

Located on the edge of Mt Cook National Park our shop is stocked with Freshwater King Salmon -raised in the cool glacial water of New Zealand's Southern Alps. We have a great selection of sashimi, fillets, whole salmon and smoked salmon for you to enjoy, as well as a picnic area with the world famous view of Lake Pukaki and Mt Cook. Visit our shop for: - Sashimi - Fillets and whole Salmon - Smoked Salmon - Picnic Area with view of Mt Cook. Currently open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm

Reviewed By Scottraveller2018 - Nelson, New Zealand

Great fresh salmon sashimi on the banks of the lake looking across to Mount Cook Incredible views and wonderful salmon!

4. Morelea Farm

278 Fairlie Geraldine Highway 72, Allandale, Fairlie 7987 New Zealand +64 3-685 8132 http://Www.moreleafarm.com
Excellent
69%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Morelea Farm

Reviewed By Naina-Damani - London, United Kingdom

We visited Morelea Farm in a group with AATKings and we all really enjoyed our fantastic barbecue lunch, all freshly prepared by Angie and Stan Taylor. We had a perfect pavlova made with fresh strawberries, kiwis and passion fruit. Glorious farm house with amazing views. We also had an insight on farming in New Zealand.

5. High Country Salmon

State Highway 8, Twizel 7944 New Zealand +64 800 400 385 [email protected] http://www.highcountrysalmon.co.nz/
Excellent
36%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
6%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 365 reviews

High Country Salmon

Drop in for a rest stop on your travels and look over a working salmon farm on the glacial waters of the Mackenzie High Country -and its free to drop in and feed our beautiful salmon. Try our farm fresh sashimi and a whole range of delicious salmon cafe items at our floating shop. Or buy a fresh fish or smoked salmon packed on ice to take home and prepare yourself. We're a family run business focussed on growing the best freshwater king salmon and getting it to you fresh. Our floating cafe menu also includes sushi, chowder, curry, burgers, smoked salmon platter, grilled teriyaki salmon, hot pies, quiche, salmon eggs benedict, sandwiches, miso noodle soup and more! We look forward to seeing you. We're easy to find on the main road 3km south of Twizel.

Reviewed By melfen87

We stopped here twice for dinner and lunch and i have to say the salmon rice, sushi and sashimi are great and delicious

6. New Zealand Alpine Lavender Farm

657 Mt Cook Road Ben Ohau, Pukaki 7999 New Zealand +64 27 268 1546 [email protected] http://www.nzalpinelavender.com/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 26 reviews

New Zealand Alpine Lavender Farm

NZ Alpine Lavender is the largest organic lavender farm in the southern hemisphere. The farm and its surroundings are beautiful and you can visit our shop where we sell our award winning oils and other lavender based products. A great place to find unique and fine quality New Zealand made gifts. Open from December 1 to March 30. GPS location Latitude S44.13490 Longitude E170.12027

Reviewed By Deven58 - Auckland, New Zealand

This is a great stop over and great photo op. Can buy lavender products and ice cream. They charge $5 to enter the farm for photos and its fun.

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