Alpaca Farm Visit
Cantharis Alpacas is based in the hills above the Kapiti Coast, conveniently located just 45 kms North of Wellington.
We offer private farm walks for you and the alpacas to be entertained. Tour group sizes are limited giving you plenty of time to get to know our alpacas.
Once everyone has arrived, we provide a short briefing, and walk with you and with the very cute alpacas on a lead over our farm, which is medium steep in some places. While this contour adds to the great experience, this also introduces some risks. We therefore require you to prepare yourself with good walking shoes or gumboots, and that you accept the risks associated with being on a working alpaca farm. A medium fitness level is required as we will be walking quite a distance.
We intend to have 1 alpaca available for every 2 adult guests.
At the top of the property you can meet, get close, enjoy a cuddle and hand feed the other alpacas. On the way up and at the top you can also catch the stunning views of the Kapiti Coast, Kapiti Island, the South Island (on clear days) and beyond. Ensure you have your camera ready to take photos and “selfies” of you and the alpacas.
During this unique experience you will learn about these beautiful creatures, and you will have ample time to ask questions.
Dogs and drones are not allowed.
Our calendar shows the standard pre-arranged visiting hours. We can also organise farm walks outside these standard hours for groups of minimal 4 people. Please contact us via the contact page to arrange for this.
The tours start at the booked time and are each approximately 1.5 hours in duration. You can book you in for a tour on this page.
You can contact us via the contact page for any questions.
Please see below for our visitors’ most recent feedback:
Absolutely adorable alpacas
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Fantastic Alpaca tour
Our standard opening hours are as follows:
- Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm
- Tuesday and Thursday: 10am – 12pm
Note that in case of bad weather we reserve the right to cancel the booked tour. We will contact you and provide a full refund for already paid orders, or re-schedule the booking to another, for you suitable, date.