Nevalea Alpacas — Local services in North Island

An Unforgettable Alpaca Experience Our family's 90-minute alpaca adventure was the highlight of our trip! Booking online saved us money ($59 adults/$49 kids vs walk-in prices) and guaranteed our spot - highly recommend as walk-ins aren't always available. From the moment we arrived, we were immersed in the wonderful world of alpacas!

The experience included: Hand-feeding these gentle, fluffy creatures (their soft noses tickling our palms!) Walking two alpacas** through breathtaking farm scenery (family pass includes 2 alpacas) Cuddling adorable baby alpacas- don't forget your camera for perfect selfies! Learning alpaca facts and how their fiber becomes luxurious clothing Making felted alpaca soap- a fun craft and special souvenir Browsing the farm shop with beautiful handmade alpaca products

What made it exceptional: ✓ Knowledgeable, passionate guides ✓ Perfect 1.5-2 hour duration (arrive 10 mins early for safety briefing) ✓ Stunning photo ops at every turn ✓ Thoughtful touches like the felted soap craft ✓ Discounted online booking prices

For families, couples or solo travelers, this is a must-do activity that's both educational and incredibly fun. The alpacas' personalities will charm you, the scenery will relax you, and the handmade products (we bought the softest alpaca wool hat!) make perfect mementos.

Final tip:Wear farm-appropriate shoes, bring your camera, and come ready to fall in love with these amazing animals! We'll definitely be back - maybe next time we'll try the morning tea...

Had an unforgettable experience at Nevalea Alpacas today!

The owners were absolutely fantastic – so welcoming and knowledgeable about these incredible creatures. We learned so much about alpacas, from their soft fleece to their fascinating social behaviors.

But the real highlight? there was a brand new alpaca being born! It was such a special moment to see this tiny fluffball take its first wobbly steps into the world.

Nevalea Alpacas has a staggering 1,000 alpacas, and 300 of them welcomed adorable new arrivals this year! It's amazing to see such a thriving herd.

The drive might be an hour, but trust me, it's absolutely worth it for this unforgettable experience. We got to walk, carry a baby, and feed them, we even enjoyed a delightful picnic lunch surrounded by these gentle giants. It was truly surreal – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be so close to so...

I can’t believe I almost passed up cuddling baby Tux. Highly recommend stopping at Nevalea Alpacas and learning all the incredible characteristics of these adorable animals. Leonie was very accommodating and answered all our many questions about Alpacas and their experience farming them. We were staying nearby for the weekend (group of kiwis), all loved the experience. We thought the walk involved with the “ultimate experience” might be more than we wanted, but it’s just a slow gentle climb uphill at own pace with an Alpaca buddy to lead. Even if you’re not the fittest, this is fine. Facilities are good, gift shop full of things to choose from. I’m obsessed with my...