Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome
Rotorua District, Rotorua
Enjoy a visit to the 350-acre Agrodome Farm in Rotorua. Watch an entertaining farm show, see adorable baby animals, taste local products, and learn about New Zealand’s agricultural heritage.
Agrodome Farm Experience near Rotorua – Family Friendly Farm Tour
The Agrodome offers an authentic working farm experience on 350 acres just 10 minutes from Rotorua city centre, suitable for all ages.
Highlights
- Visit a working New Zealand farm outside Rotorua
- Watch the Agrodome Farm Show featuring sheep shearing and sheepdogs
- Enjoy a guided tractor‑trailer tour across 350 acres of farmland
- Hand‑feed friendly farm animals and meet baby animals in the nursery
- Taste fresh farm produce including honey and kiwifruit
Description
Begin your visit with the Agrodome Farm Show, an engaging introduction to New Zealand’s rural life. Watch skilled sheep shearing, observe sheepdogs in action, meet farm animals, and learn about farming traditions delivered with humour and audience participation.
Explore the Farmyard Nursery to see and photograph baby animals up close. Then, board an all-weather tractor‑trailer for a guided tour through orchards and paddocks. Your guide shares insights into farm practices and animal care while you hand-feed sheep, alpacas, and other animals.
End the experience sampling fresh farm produce, including locally grown kiwifruit and honey. This interactive tour offers a relaxed and educational way to connect with New Zealand’s farming heritage.
Includes
- Entry to the Agrodome Farm
- Live Farm Show with sheep shearing and animal demonstrations
- Guided farm tour on an all-terrain, all-weather vehicle
- Access to the Farmyard Nursery
- Opportunities to feed animals
- Tastings of farm-produced honey and kiwifruit
Excludes
- Food and beverages (available for purchase onsite)
Important Information
- Tour duration is approximately 2.5 hours
- All-weather trailers operate in any weather conditions
- Wear warm clothing during winter (2-4 layers recommended)
- Wet weather jackets and quick-drying trousers advised on rainy days due to optional trailer stops
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels
- Located 10 minutes’ drive from central Rotorua
- Onsite facilities include a café, restaurant, free parking, and retail shopping
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book ahead and bring weather-appropriate clothing. Mornings are ideal for animal activity and fresh tasting sessions.
