Walking with Alpacas
Cantharis Alpacas is based in the hills above the Kapiti Coast, conveniently located just 45 kms North of Wellington and just North of the new motorway.
We offer private farm walks for you and the alpacas to be entertained.
Tour group sizes are limited to a target maximum of 14 guests giving you plenty of time to get to know our alpacas.
Once everyone has arrived, we will provide a short briefing, and walk with you and with the very cute alpacas on a lead over our hilly farm.
While the walk on the gently sloping track adds to the great experience, we require you to prepare yourself with good walking shoes or gumboots, and that you familiarize yourself with and accept the Terms and Conditions before visiting our working alpaca farm.
At the top of the property you can meet, get close, enjoy a cuddle and hand feed the other alpacas.
On the way up and at the top you can also catch the stunning views of the Kapiti Coast, Kapiti Island, the South Island (on clear days) and beyond. Ensure you have your camera ready to take photos and “selfies” of you and the alpacas.
During this unique experience you will learn about these beautiful creatures, and you will have ample time to ask questions.
The track is not suitable for buggies, dogs and drones are not allowed.
The tours start at the booked time and are each approximately 1.5 hours in duration. You can book yourself in for a scheduled tour on this page.
Note that in case of bad weather we reserve the right to cancel the booked tour. We will contact you and provide a full refund for already paid orders, or re-schedule the booking to another, for you, suitable date.
The booking calendar shows our regular walks. We do however add additional walks from time to time to the schedule.
Alpaca Walks – Visitor Feedback and Google Reviews
ExcellentBased on 175 reviewsDavid Mason20/04/2024Had a great time, the Alpacas were great and Rob was great too.Benjamin Huang10/04/2024My wife and I visited yesterday and had such wonderful time! The alpacas were so friendly and fluffy! We got to walk Bruno and Mrs Jones, led by Rob (fellow human!) who was very kind and helpful! We could see that Rob genuinely cares for his alpacas as he shared lots of information about the alpacas and answered all our questions! Would definitely recommend to anyone passing by or in the area. We miss Bruno and Mrs Jones already!Mabel Goh24/12/2023Rob truly deserves a five stars review for the memorable experience that he provides for his visitors. We booked a private tour with him, and he was really responsive through email. From the moment we arrived, he was there to welcome us and generously share all about his alpacas. It was really interesting to learn about the different personalities of the alpacas. As we had young children with us, he was also mindful of which alpaca was easier for us to handle. Throughout the walk, he was patient with our questions and we learned so much about alpacas through this visit :) to top it off, his property has such a stunning view of the landscape and kapiti coast! I would highly recommend for everyone to visit Rob’s alpaca farm.Mike Cousins14/12/2023Peter Pan was a star. Folllowed Fluffy around the trail and ate a giant bowl of pellets. Cheers!Sanka R Nanayakkara21/11/2023My family and I recently had the pleasure of visiting Rob's Alpaca Farm, and it turned out to be an absolutely delightful experience. From the moment we stepped onto the farm, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality by the owner, Rob. What stood out to us immediately was Rob's friendliness and flexibility. We initially booked our visit for July, but due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to reschedule for November. Rob was incredibly understanding and accommodating, making the process of rescheduling a breeze. His customer-centric approach set the tone for a positive experience. What truly made our visit special was the attention Rob gave to ensuring that everyone, especially the kids, had an enjoyable time. My child was not only fascinated by the alpacas but also thoroughly enjoyed the interactive and hands-on experience that Rob provided. He took the time to answer their questions, let them feed the alpacas, and even taught them about the different types of alpaca wool. In addition to the alpacas, the farm itself was well-maintained, creating a serene and picturesque setting. The combination of friendly alpacas, a knowledgeable guide, and the scenic surroundings made our visit to Rob's Alpaca Farm a memorable and highly recommended experience for families and animal enthusiasts alike. If you're looking for a unique and heartwarming adventure, Rob's Alpaca Farm is undoubtedly the place to be. We left with smiles on our faces, new knowledge about alpacas, and wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.Laura Olivia Tremaine11/11/2023Thank you Rob for the peaceful and fluffy experience and for opening your space to all of us. My partner and I celebrated one year together this way and it was just right.Haseena Seyd07/11/2023Hi we had an incredible experience. There are many Alpaca farms however this is the only alpaca farm where we can walk with them. Rob is an amazing host and he will be there to guide you through out the walk. Alpacas are such a lovely animal they enjoy walking with us. This is something everyone will love. Their farm is beautiful and we get to see wonderful view of kapiti island and south island too. Alpacas are photo friendly 🙂. We took loads of videos and photos and had such an amazing time walking with them. We would definitely recommend everyone yo alteast experience this once. Cheers, Haseen&ThasnimDylan Smith-Scherer28/10/2023It was one of the best alpaca experiences ever!! Close up encounterSusan Columb28/10/2023Thank you so much Rob for sharing your adorable alpacas on your picturesque property with stunning views. We loved the pleasant walk with the cute gentle natured alpacas and feeding them after was so much fun that we didn't want to leave! We'll definitely book another walk or two and bring along more friends to enjoy the experience as much as we did.Taylor Denzel24/10/2023Rob is a great host and is naturally quite comedic which adds on to a already awesome experience which is getting up close with his Alpca heard. I couldn't recommend this enough, great for kids as well.