


Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and discover Rural New Zealand at Sheepworld, just a 45 minute drive north of Auckland!
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and discover Rural New Zealand at Sheepworld, just a 45 minute drive north of Auckland!
Learn about Sheep Farming in New Zealand!
Our popular Sheep & Dog Show at Sheepworld showcases New Zealand's sheep and wool production. Come see our sheepdogs Cruise and Grizz in action. The indoor Show Barn is both educational and interactive, providing an up-close look at sheep farming in New Zealand. Watch as sheep are rounded up by our clever dogs, sorted by volunteers, and shorn by professional shearers. Learn fascinating facts about sheep, farming, and wool from our fun presenters.
After the show, explore a farmyard with friendly animals at your own pace. Explore our eco-trail through native bush (a 10min walk), and enjoy our cosy café for coffee and lunch after your visit. Sheepworld is fun and educational for all ages, whatever the weather.
Join our 12.30pm daily guided feed-out tour, this is a walking farm tour. It'sgreat for children to gain confidence in animal handling. Explore the farm at your own pace with small bags of feed available for petting and hand-feeding our friendly animals.
Show Times:
Please check our website for the updated show schedule.
Sheepworld is open 10am - 4pm daily, the cafe opens at 9am.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
Our Japanese visitor says she had never seen sheep shearing before and found it fascinating. And the hands on up close with so many animals was wonderful. We got lots and lots of great photos.
We had a great day out at Sheep World. The sheep shearing experience was fantastic. Lots of happy, friendly animals to feed and pat. Good selection at the cafe.
My kids enjoyed well.
If you have a young family or you would like to see how sheep are handled in NZ, come here! Such a lovely experience. Got to see the show and tour the small farm all within a couple of hours.
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pandeysumit from New Zealand wrote on 26 April 2026
Relaxing and Calming
I recently visited Sheepworld, and it turned out to be such a refreshing and therapeutic experience. If you’re looking for something relaxing and genuinely uplifting, this is a must-visit. Getting to pat the adorable lambs (they honestly felt like little “minions” of happiness!), along with the alpacas, was incredibly calming. Watching the farm dogs herd sheep was fascinating—it’s amazing to see how skilled and intelligent they are. The shearing show was another highlight; seeing it up close gave me a whole new appreciation for the work that goes into it. What made the visit even more meaningful was learning about how they use their proceeds for good causes. It added a really heartwarming layer to the whole experience. I’d absolutely recommend visiting—not just once, but even a couple of times throughout the year. It’s one of those places that leaves you feeling lighter and happier after you leave.