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Enjoy the atmosphere of an original shearing shed. The show consists of hand feeding our drysdale Ram ??? Ram-Man??? (who is very photogenic) watching a sheep being shorn, the wool being sorted and pressed. This is followed by a general discussion giving information about sheep shearing, sheep breeds and wool types. Hold a shearing hand piece, old blades shears and Ram horns. During spring you can touch, hold and feed a lamb. Time 30 minutes.
Glentanner Park is situated within a genuine working high country sheep station located in an idyllic setting at the base of New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook. The surrounding scenery varies from the glacial fed Lake Pukaki and the surrounding rugged high country landscape to the soaring peaks and mighty glaciers of the Southern Alps. The Helicopter Line provides a range of scenic flights that venture into this alpine wonderland and offer you the privileged views.
Visit Sandihurst Winery for a personal touch to your wine tasting experience. Sandihurst is an established, family owned and quality focused winery. Specialist producers of the aromatics - Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewurztraminer as well as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Taste award winning wines that are food focused, elegant and balanced. Only 20 minutes west of Christchurch on the Canterbury Plains.
Hang Gliding & Microlights. The only place in New Zealand were you can experience the thrill of open air flight and in one of NZ's most beautiful areas - Abel Tasman National Park. Feel the rush of wind as you speed down the runway and rise effortlessly into the air in one of our factory built microlights. Drink in panoramic mountain and sea views. Experience the effortless beauty of silent flying in our tandem hang gliders.
