Agrodome

Famous farm fun… for the whole family! In the heart of 350 acres of lush farmland, yet only 10 minutes from Rotorua city centre, you’ll find New Zealand’s Agrodome. For over 40 years, visitors from all over the globe have come to the Agrodome to see our world-famous Farm Show – starring a cast of talented animals… and you! Plus, join the Farm Tour to explore a real working farm, hand-feed loads of friendly animals, and sample delicious kiwifruit juice and honey from our land. There’s also the Nursery, with baby animals available for cuddles and photos all year round, and our Woollen Mill and Shearing Museum, where you’ll learn the remarkable story of NZ pioneers the Bowen brothers, and discover the full process of wool from the Sheep’s back to yours! The Agrodome is one of New Zealand’s must-see attractions, open in any weather, 365 days a year!!

Agrodome Activities:

Farm Show Get ready for a fun-packed hour of entertainment and education for the whole family… the legendary Agrodome Farm Show! Farm Tour The Agrodome is located in the heart of a real 350-acre working farm. Join us for a guided tour of the farm, animals and our orchard. Nursery Pet and cuddle the friendly baby animals, and remember to bring a camera because there are awesome photo opportunities! The Nursery is open every day from 8.30am to 5.00pm Shearing Museum Travel half a century back in time to the Agrodome’s authentic recreation of a 1950’s-era Shearing Shed. Watch a sheep being shorn with vintage machinery and discover just how New Zealand became the world’s number one wool growing nation! Gift Shops After each Farm Show, the Woollen Mill plays host to a demonstration of wool processing and spinning using wool shorn from sheep during the Farm Show! See our authentic Platt wool-carding machine from 1906 – and learn how wool gets from a sheep’s back to your own.

Here are some helpful suggestions we hope you will find useful when planning your stay in exciting Rotorua.

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