This was such a sweet, easy stop. It’s a family-run farm set against the prettiest mountain backdrop, and you can just wander around at your own pace. The kids loved it, feeding the animals, running around, and getting up close with everything from fluffy sheep to curious llamas and the cutest little mini horses.

It’s super relaxed, not overly polished or touristy, just a really genuine feel of what rural New Zealand is like.