NZ
Otago

Totara Estate

SH 1, Otago New Zealand

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Budget

Closed Now

Opens Sun 10a

Independent
Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms
No Wifi

Private Property

This location is on private property and is presented for information purposes only.

“A historic farm situated in beautiful North Otago countryside, Totara Estate played a significant role in the making of New Zealand as we know it today.”

New Zealand is said to be founded on the sheep’s back, and Totara Estate is central to this history. This historic farm (originally 15,000 acres), was the birthplace of New Zealand’s billion dollar frozen meat industry.

Take a tour of Totara Estate and hear about the big idea that launched New Zealand farming onto the world stage and changed its fortunes forever. Meet and feed the heritage sheep, who have heaps of personality and enjoy a good back scratch. Explore the variety of restored farm buildings, constructed of local limestone including stables, a cookhouse, tack rooms, bunk house, and slaughter shed.

For a better view of the beautiful Waitaki farmland, walk up to the Brydone monument. Afterwards relax and enjoy a cup of billy tea and scones in the cookhouse. Pre-booked guided tours of the estate conclude with billy tea, scones and stories around a campfire with our swaggers.

Open daily from September to May. Closed June to August except by prior arrangement.