We booked our tour at Murray & Sue’s Paua Bay farm based on the magnificent Trip Advisor reports we had read and we’re glad we did. Actually, we learned more and had much more fun than we had anticipated. Right from the moment Bruce (Murray’s father-in-law) met us in Akaroa and drove us up to the farm, we felt like... More

We stopped in Akaroa on a Celebrity Cruise. We had decided to join friends for a tour of a NZ sheep ranch to see sheep shearing and sheep herding by the Kiwi sheep dogs. We had heard from some other cruisers who had done this in Napier that it was a great experience and we wanted to try it. We... More

Murray and Sue do a delightful job share there stories of the workings of a real New Zealand sheep farm. We found it most intresting when Murray talks about the many generations that have past since the farm was first establiished and what lies for the future generations. The whole experience was really enjoyable from meeting all the family, watching... More

It could be an interesting discovery for the people living in big cities, and this is what I was thinking when I did my booking. After 2 hour in the farm, you could know the family history in Akaroa, afterwards, enjoy some farm activities with sheep and finish with some coffees, biscuits and short stay in their charming garden. Beautiful... More

The Diamond Princess took us to Akaroa and to Murray's and Sue's beautiful home...complete with sheep, a fabulous drive to the farm and a beautiful home. Who knew sheep love to be hugged?! This was the BEST of all of our trip tours....which were great as well. This is a must see destination!!!!! Oh, the scones and tea were a... More

As part of a National Geographic tour group , we were enteraintained by stories from Murray about 5 generations of Murray and Sue Johns sheep raising family , plus a sheep shearing exhibition by their daughter in law, Hannah, plus champion sheep dogs herding 30-40 sheep on a steep hillside, guided by son Willie's whistles . For extra measure ,... More

When we booked this shore excursion, Paua Bay Farm, with Princess Cruises, we were hoping it was not just another "tourist" attraction. It was not! It was one of the highlights of our New Zealand visit. Murray and Sue Johns opened up their lives and farm so that we could share in their history with the farm, the amazingly hard... More

,My husband and I visited this Farm as an excursion during our New Zealand cruise. Our group was picked up at the ship in vans and driven up the scenic roads to the farm with spectacular views overlooking the bay. At the farm, Murray gave an informative review of sheep farming in their area both past and present along with... More

We got a great taste of real rural New Zealand farm life only 25 car minutes outside of Akarora. A winding country road, with spectacular views over the outer bays, lead to the small settlement nestled in a sheltered valley, facing out to the Pacific Ocean. There we meet Murray and Sue Johns on their farm Paua Bay. The tour... More