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You'll be transported to the New Zealand countryside to see the surrounds of our beautiful farm and meet our friendly, naturally coloured Corriedale sheep & lambs (during lambing season). Our wooly sheep will come right up to us to say hello and have a pat and I'll answer any questions you would like to ask. We'll chat about how they are looked after on the farm, the lambs and breeding cycle and how we rescue and carefully feed any orphan lambs. You can even learn a bit about the history of sheep farming in New Zealand. Next, I'll explain how wool is shorn from the sheep, skirted, washed & dried. Then we will select your choice of wool, alpaca, lama and possum fibres to blend and card into large batts of fibre that are then spun into yarn. I'll use the wool that we've just made to give you a spinning demonstration on my spinning wheel. There will be lots of opportunity for guests to ask questions about farming, our friendly, wooly friends or wool processing. This Experience is great fun for team-building, date nights, get togethers and team building events. Please book a private experience for your group and I'll make sure you have lots of laughs, time to connect with nature and de-stress and learn a bit along the way. Fun for family/friend catch ups too. Message me to schedule your event. Individual bookings and kids groups also welcome. Other things to note This experience can be viewed from most devices. A larger screen is probably best to be able to see the outdoors, animals and wool craft in detail.

Tawharanui Open Sanctuary Guided Kiwi Walk (EVENING) 5.00pm - 8.30pm (3.5hrs) Please note: Summer Hours are different (7.30pm-11pm). Pick up/Drop off: Matakana I-Site. (Just outside the Cinema Complex in Matakana Village. (1hr North of Auckland). This is an exclusive Airbnb tour into an amazing bird sanctuary that just so happens to have one of Auckland's favourite surf beach's, campgrounds and walking trails! Come with me as I show you my 'back yard'. No really, I literally grew up here. My father was the Park Ranger here for over 30years, and lucky us got to live and breath Tawharanui as much as we wanted! This evening tour is a chance to hear and maybe even see the elusive nocturnal bird of New Zealand.... The Northern Brown Kiwi!! Bring: Your lovely selves and a quiet night time voice as to not scare these beautiful birds away. If you have one; a red lighted torch / head torch. If not, no worries as I have spare. Decent walking shoes - trainers or hiking shoes. Other things to note There are public buses to Matakana from Auckland. Check out the Metro timetable here: https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/

The experience is live-streamed from the farm and will start with an introduction of New Zealand. As it is a lifestyle farm, the animals are rotated around the different paddocks (fields), but there is a good chance you will get to see ewes (sheep), dairy cows and chickens. Your Online Experience offers you a firsthand feel of what nature in New Zealand has to offer. As the experience is hosted 100% outdoors it could be a sunny, rainy or cloudy day. The camera will be projected onto the paddocks where I will take you on a walking tour. Along the way, I will explain things that go on around the farm, share interesting facts about my sustainable lifestyle and ecosystems, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. You could be joining from your office or from the comforts of your home or be part of a group. If you prefer, you could organize your own private session with family, friends or colleagues. The perfect teambuilding or family bonding opportunity. NB: New Zealand Nature Highlights is great as a team-building event. Book a private experience for your workmates.

Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour Come along with Queenstown Expeditions as we take you on our Glenorchy Kiwi Special tour of fun, entertainment and ultimate sightseeing. Departing at 1pm travel onboard our purpose built 4WD luxury safari vehicle with glass roof and discover our amazing story telling of history as you travel back in time. On arrival in Glenorchy you will have plenty of time for photos and time to relax in this beautiful top of the lake location. Enough time approx. 1.5 hours to explore Glenorchy’s short walks, cafe’s and local pubs before returning to Queenstown at approx. 5pm. Our 4 hour tour to Glenorchy is a must for all Kiwis wishing for the very best local sightseeing experience at a great price for the whole family. Other things to note All children are welcome. Child rates apply 3-14 yrs & infants under 2 years travel free. Please let us know if you are bringing along any infants

We will meet at my jewellery studio. Over a cuppa, we will talk about different types of jewellery and look through books for inspiration. From there, we will do a quick trial project to get comfortable with the tools and equipment. With your new skills, you will design a piece of jewellery, and I will guide you through making it. We will have lunch together and continue creating. It is a hands-on day, full of learning, laughing and making something exceptional to take away. No previous experience​ required. Other things to note Wear flat covered shoes and comfortable clothing. There is plenty of free parking on the street. Bring a camera if you would like to document your project.