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A true farming experience
1. Farm and Estate
Entrenched in history and steeped in pride.
A Wharekauhau ewe and her lamb
See everyday activities such as shearing
Wharekauhau is not only one of the most amazing farms on this earth, but it is also a very successful and historical farming operation.
Wharekauhau’s vast estate is dotted with Romney and Texel sheep, interspersed with Angus and Simmental breeds of beef cattle. The farm comprises of 5,500 acres and is one of New Zealand’s oldest Romney studs, dating back to the mid 1800s.
Each season brings a new element to the farm
Each season brings a new element to the farm; whether it be Spring and 16,000–20,000 lambs appear in the pastures, or Autumn when the entire flock is mustered in from various, and often secluded, areas of the farm to be shorn.
The farming side of the estate originally put Wharekauhau on the map, and with the pride that the farm team take in their efforts it will continue to do so well into the future.
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