How about trying an unusual activity most won't have tried?
Llama Treks are available in three lengths: Short Taster, Half-Day or Full-Day.
Your Llama carries everything for you, including catering equipment, chairs, etc. leaving you to relax, chill-out and enjoy your Llama's company, the countryside and the
SPECTACULAR mountain views, etc. (You don't ride a Llama, you lead them!)
Our most popular local
HALF-DAY trek consists of a two and a half hour trek through some of the most scenic countryside in the area, during which we include a
FREE picnic stop including freshly made tea or filter coffee, soft drinks, PLUS homemade cake!
The local
FULL-DAY trek takes longer; you'll trek much nearer to Mt. Fyffe, and we include a scrummy buffet lunch, as well as the picnic stop.
(we don't recommend this for children under ten!)
Local
TASTER treks take about an hour. We don't take catering or saddle bags, etc. (You're welcome to enjoy optional refreshments and homemade cake in our Farm Park's Visitor Centre afterwards)
We've a range of trekking locations for you to choose from, including:
countryside, beach, river bed, woodland,...
A UNIQUE WAY TO SEE SPECTACULAR NEW ZEALAND COUNTRYSIDE
(we'll take you to places not normally seen, or found, by tourists !!!)
CLICK HERE to see our own Llama Trekking Website for more detailsCLICK HERE = contact us for more information
At present we've TEN Llamas: Carlos, Sylvester, Llouie, Legend, Bruno, Irimea, Max, Herbert and Rocky. While they may look aloof, each of these Llamas are very friendly males and are great pack horses, carrying your entire luggage. They're very spoilt, just love human company and being kissed and cuddled.
We have amazing plans to develop our Llama Trekking, including females to start breeding for our Animal Park visitors to meet, feed and enjoy! So hopefullly, we'll have lots of babies around over the next couple of years for you to meet too...
Prices are subject to the length of trek you choose, its location, and what we're providing.
Here are a few examples:
HALF-DAY Local Trek = (our most popular), includes your own llama, group trail guide, and a
FREE picnic stop including freshly made hot drinks and homemade cake = $65 per person ($49pp kids!)
FULL-DAY Local Trek = including your own llama, group trail guide, a scrummy buffet lunch and a
FREE picnic stop = $120 per person ($100pp kids)
TASTER Local Trek = includes your own llama and a group trail guide = $49 per person ($35pp kids)
MORE DETAILS...Introductory Session = All our Llama Treks include a personalised introduction to familiarise you with Llamas and Llama Trekking; then a specific intro. to the characters of our Llamas; after which you get to choose and are welcomed to your animal...
Llama Trekking Guide = An experienced Trekking guide accompanies all our Llama Treks. Your guide will take you round your route, and will help you get the most out of the experience. During your Trek, PLEASE ask any questions you like about your woolly friend! Your guide will also help describe what's hapenning, or simply the characteristics and behaviour of Llamas under certain conditions, etc. so you will be full informed and knowledgeable by the time you're finished!
Bookings= your Llama Trek must be booked 24+ hours in advance (particularly in the summer when we are much busier!) Our minimum number is two adults, but try us anyway, because short notice and/or combining with another group is often possible. If you'd like to experience a Llama Trek, give us a call, or send us a message, and we'll discuss dates and options.
CHILDREN
Babies = must be carried throughout the trek. No push chairs. (We've two baby/toddler back-packs for hire = $10 per pack, per trek)
Under 10 = We recommend children under ten don't go on Full-Day Treks.
Kids under ten can enjoy Taster and Half-Day Treks, but they don't have their own Llama, instead sharing yours = no charge (when accompanied by 2+ full-paying adults!)
Children 10-13 = If children 10-13 take their own llama, they pay the normal rate. If children 10-13 don't take their own Llama = 50% discount off the full rate.
Children 14+ = normal adult rate.
Location = all our 'local' Llama Treks start from, and return to, the Kaikoura Farm Park, which has ample car parking! See our
contact page, for location details, Google map, etc.
Start-Time = Our 'local' treks start at 9:30hrs or 14:00hrs (winter); 14:30hrs (summer). PLEASE arrive fifteen minutes early.
Bring = camera, waterproofs and a warm layer (just in case!); stout footwear, gum boots or walking boots. Optional = water bottle, hat, sun cream, gloves, scalf, ...
Weather = we will still trek in light wind and light rain. Strong wind is usually okay. We do not trek in heavy rain, or if heavy rain is forecast (under these circumstances, we will do our best to move you to a convenient alternate day/date. If none can be found, you will receive an 80% refund of the total price).
Transport = We can pick up and deliver you back to your accommodation in our comfortable four-wheel drive Land Rover. (a small charge applies)
Deposit = your Llama Trek booking is securred with a 50% deposit via cash or credit card (3% CC fee applies)
CANCELLATIONS
BY US = weather cancellation = 80% refund of full price. All other cancellations by us = 100% refund
YOU = 14+ days in advance = 100% refund; 7-13 days = 75% refund; 3-6 days = 50%; 0-3 days = no refund
Group Discounts = Available for groups 6+ (Please contact us to discuss details!)
EFTPOS = We don't have an eftpos facility - sorry!
