The Agrodome in Rotorua is a major tourist attraction in New Zealand. The farm theme park, majority-owned by Christchurch-based Ngāi Tahu Tourism, was founded in 1971.
The Agrodome was set up in 1971 by Godfrey Bowen and George Harford as a farm theme park. Bowen was a world championship sheep shearer with a large international reputation and Harford was a local farmer. The venture was part-funded by the government as a tourism initiative. Bowen's brother Ivan, also an expert shearer, was the Agrodome's chief showman.
Monday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Thursday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Sunday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Neil Dodhia | Jan 25, 2018
Good place to take your kids for a educational yet fun tour.
Alexander Sics | Jul 4, 2017
Sweet place. We were the only English speaking patrons there during our visit so we got to have our own private tour! Pretty nice of the staff to do that. The animals, the tour guide, and the scenery were all 5/5. Would definitely recommend!
VIRGO RIAND | Jan 3, 2018
Fun experience for kids... dont forget to bring ur boots...
Lily Wong | Aug 21, 2017
The Farm Show is very well organised and rehearsed. The Outback Tour on a Buggy is absolutely fantastic for teenager boys...even parents! There is something for everyone in the family.
Jessica Hiskens | May 11, 2017
Great fun at the farm show. The animals were great to watch. The presenter was a good laugh! Was a tough crowd to work with since some had trouble understanding what he meant but he managed to work the magic anyway. Didn't get around to doing the back country or farm tour. We brought the farm and rainbow springs package. Although I would probably say I wouldn't visit rainbow springs again as it's not really worth the time.
TheNZLILY | Mar 15, 2018
Lovely show, information pours out in a enjoyable way. Sheep, cow, dog, ducks.... Guest participate on the stage is a wonderful interaction
Amran Parimon | Apr 11, 2018
As a farmboy from half a world away, I find this place very entertaining (the animal show). Kids would surely love it.
David Madden | Apr 21, 2018
Interesting piece of history that I think most of the world know nothing about
Ganz Chavada | Mar 18, 2018
Enjoy farm tour .such a unique experience 😊
de dil | Apr 9, 2018
Really cool time with some of NZ's farm animals
Jing Li | Jun 4, 2018
One of my favorite experiences in New Zealand. The sheep shearing show is fantastic and the animals are all so adorable. Make sure you go around and visit all the animals afterward.
Peggy Lew | May 17, 2018
Fun feeding alpacas and sheep. Second visit with family. Love it 😊
Justin Weedon | Jun 3, 2018
Ausom only down side I left lights on great staff helped jump start my car
Arun Sharma | May 24, 2018
A very interesting place both for children and adults,you will see different breeds of sheep and work schedule of sheep dogs,demonstration of sheep shearing by machine is really interesting,from the attached shop you can purchase pure wool mixed with opposm wool garments ,although they are costly,but worth as souvenir or for personal use
Maxine Young | May 27, 2018
Really good visit, was not expecting such an enjoyable trip well done
Hartanto Gunawan | Jul 9, 2018
At first I was not very interested in this place. But after visiting this place I began to be interested in this place. Here you will introduce a variety of sheep and be shown how to cut lamb wool. After that you will be invited to travel around the farm looking at various kinds of livestock. You will also be invited to a kiwi plantation, and of course you can pick it up! You are also served with honey and delicious kiwi juice
Sultan Alzaabi | Jul 15, 2018
As always a great place to spend a quality time with the family with the sheep show and the farm tour. The presenters were really professional and knowledgeable about how to make large crowds from different nationalities really have a great time. Will certainly come again and again.
Andrew Moore | Jul 13, 2018
A really great place to visit with family. The farm show was entertaining and educational and the kids enjoyed it. The farm tour was also interesting seeing all the farm animals and feeding them. It's best for non locals who dont natively live near farms. The juice and honey tasting was neat and we got to pick kiwi fruit as they were ripe.
Charles Rowell | Jun 17, 2018
This was a great stop for all ages and groups. The show was wondeful and very entertaining. The guy doing the show clearly had been doing it for years and was able to connect with every race and creed. I would definitely go back with anyone I would be traveling with. It is a must see!
cpejacobs | Jul 25, 2018
I loved Agrodome! The show was great. They introduce you to each type of sheep, sheer a sheep, bring out some other animals and then show you the dogs. I was entertained and learned a lot. There is an animal nursery where you can go in and take pictures with some of the animals. The tour was also fantastic. You get to feed multiple animals, try honey and kiwi juice as well as pick kiwis from trees. This is a must do and well worth the money!
Corinne Scarpa | Aug 5, 2018
Excellent farm show that was informative and entertaining. The display all the types of sheep as well as shear a sheep and talk about wool, you can milk a cow, and baby lambs come out. There are herding dogs as well and a petting area. There is also a tractor ride around the farm. Fun place to stop and learn in the area.
Kate Searle | Aug 12, 2018
Had a wonderful time here. Beautiful sunny day learning about the animals, sheepdog display. Staff were super friendly. I went on my own as an adult and really enjoyed it so kids would love it too.
Dakshil Patel | Aug 6, 2018
Great fun-filled and educational place for the entire family. Loads of fun available together with informative stuff. A place to be if you want to know more about New Zealand's farming capabilities. Also includes a small souvenir shop consisting of toys made from the highest quality of wool!
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