Arion Farm Education Park

Arion Farm Education Park See, touch and feed a variety of farm animals. Open every day 10am till 3pm except Christmas day Only $17 adult, $7.50 child 2-16 and under 2s are free.
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Arion Farm Education Park is a facility run by the National Trade Academy at McLeans Island, Christchurch that allows children to see, touch and feed a variety of farm animals. Children can hand feed animals, learn about the breeds in a natural environment. Donkey and pony rides are available and a picnic and play area with shelter and shade is provided. The park and/or party hut is also available

for birthday parties and corporate functions. The farm is one of the few facilities in the country to focus solely on New Zealand farm animals and farming heritage. Children can learn about farm animals, their history and contribution to the New Zealand Economy. Our school holiday programme (Farmer for a Day) is available for parents wanting to give their children an invaluable experience in animal handling and care. Feed for animals $2.50 a cup, pony rides $5 11am-12pm & 1pm-2pm. Family Pass of 2 adults 2 children 1 feed $44 or 2 adults 3 children 1 feed for $49. Arion Farm is a fun, affordable activity for all children and a good safe place to come where parents can relax! Arion Farm Education Park is open 7 days per week, 10am โ€“ 3pm, except Christmas Day.

06/10/2025

๐Ÿ’” A very sad day at Arion Farm Park ๐Ÿ’”

Last night, someone broke into the farm park, cutting through fences, opening cages, and causing a lot of damage along the way. Worst of all, three of our very special bunnies were stolen, Frank Flemish, Tiny Tim Nertherland Dwarf and Harry.๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿ‡

We are absolutely heartbroken. These bunnies are not just animals, they are loved by our staff, our visitors, and especially the children who come here to spend time with them.

Please, if you are the person who took them, we are asking from the bottom of our hearts: bring our bunnies back. No questions asked. We just want them home safe. ๐Ÿ’•

If anyone in our community has seen or heard anything, please get in touch.

Please share this post.

Thank you for your support during this really upsetting time.

๐Ÿšง IMPORTANT NOTICE ๐ŸšงllPlease note that the entrance to Arion Farm Park will be closed all day on Monday, 6th October, wh...
05/10/2025

๐Ÿšง IMPORTANT NOTICE ๐Ÿšงll

Please note that the entrance to Arion Farm Park will be closed all day on Monday, 6th October, while work is being done to update and improve the driveway/entrance into the park.

This means we will not be open to visitors on Monday.

Thank you for your understanding while this upgrade is completed โ€” we look forward to welcoming you back from Tuesday! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ๐Ÿด

๐ŸŒง๏ธโ˜€๏ธ IMPORTANT UPDATE โ€“ SPRING EVENT POSTPONED โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒง๏ธWeโ€™ve been so excited for our Spring Event this Saturday (4th October...
02/10/2025

๐ŸŒง๏ธโ˜€๏ธ IMPORTANT UPDATE โ€“ SPRING EVENT POSTPONED โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒง๏ธ

Weโ€™ve been so excited for our Spring Event this Saturday (4th October), but with the weather forecast looking very wet, weโ€™ve made the call to postpone the event to ensure itโ€™s the best day possible for everyone.

โœจ NEW DATE: Sunday 19th October 2025, 10am โ€“ 3pm โœจ

All the fun youโ€™ve seen advertised will still be happening โ€“
๐Ÿฎ Animals to meet
๐Ÿฐ Free bouncy castles
๐ŸŽจ Free face painting
๐Ÿ” Tasty food stalls
๐Ÿ‘‘ Special character visits
โ€ฆ and much more!

Weโ€™re so grateful for the amazing support and shares so far โ€“ please help us spread the word about the new date so no one misses out. ๐Ÿ’š

We canโ€™t wait to see you (with hopefully much sunnier skies!) on Sunday 19th October. ๐ŸŒธ

๐ŸŽ‰โœจ WE HAVE A WINNER! โœจ๐ŸŽ‰A huge congratulations to Michelle Grieve who has won our Birthday Party Package ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ This includes...
01/10/2025

๐ŸŽ‰โœจ WE HAVE A WINNER! โœจ๐ŸŽ‰

A huge congratulations to Michelle Grieve who has won our Birthday Party Package ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ This includes:
โœ… Free entry for 10 adults & 10 children
โœ… Use of the Party Hut & BBQ
โœ… The perfect day out with friends and family!

Thank you to everyone who entered and helped share our Spring Event post around โ€“ we canโ€™t wait to see you this Saturday 4th October, 10am โ€“ 3pm ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿฎ

๐Ÿ‘‰ The forecast is currently showing a good chance of rain ๐ŸŒง๏ธ โ€“ but weโ€™re still hoping the weather plays nice! If conditions donโ€™t allow, weโ€™ll make an announcement closer to the day (likely tomorrow). Please keep an eye on our page for updates.

Fingers crossed for sunshine โ˜€๏ธ Weโ€™d love to see you all this Saturday for a fun-filled family day! ๐Ÿ’›

Looking for a school holiday activity the whole family will love? ๐ŸŒŸSpend the day at Arion Farm Park โ€“ meet our baby anim...
23/09/2025

Looking for a school holiday activity the whole family will love? ๐ŸŒŸ

Spend the day at Arion Farm Park โ€“ meet our baby animals, go for a pony ride, enjoy the outdoors, and bring along a picnic for a relaxing break in the fresh air. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฅ

Weโ€™re open every day from 10am โ€“ 3pm these holidays.
Perfect for creating memories (and keeping little ones busy ๐Ÿ˜‰).

T&C's Apply

๐ŸŽ‰โœจ COMPETITION TIME โœจ๐ŸŽ‰Our Spring Event is happening at Arion Farm Park on Saturday 4th October, 10am โ€“ 3pm โ€“ the perfect...
16/09/2025

๐ŸŽ‰โœจ COMPETITION TIME โœจ๐ŸŽ‰

Our Spring Event is happening at Arion Farm Park on Saturday 4th October, 10am โ€“ 3pm โ€“ the perfect family day out! ๐Ÿฎ

๐ŸŒŸ FREE Bouncy Castles ๐Ÿฐ
๐ŸŒŸ FREE Face Painting ๐ŸŽจ
๐ŸŒŸ Tasty food stalls (no need to pack lunch!)
๐ŸŒŸ Lots of animals to pet & feed
๐ŸŒŸ Princesses ๐Ÿ‘‘ from Crowntastic Events and Spiderman himself ๐Ÿ•ท
โ€ฆ and so much more!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Please note: standard entry fees still apply for this event.

๐Ÿ’ฅ BUT HEREโ€™S THE BIG ONE ๐Ÿ’ฅ
Weโ€™re giving YOU the chance to WIN an amazing BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGE! ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ‰

The prize includes:

Entry for 10 adults + 10 children

Exclusive use of our Party Hut

Use of our BBQ

โœจ To enter:
1๏ธโƒฃ LIKE this post
2๏ธโƒฃ SHARE this post

Thatโ€™s it โ€“ youโ€™re in the draw! ๐ŸŽ‰

โš ๏ธ Watch out for scammers โ€“ weโ€™ll never send you links or ask for your bank details.

โœ… Donโ€™t forget to LIKE & FOLLOW our page to keep updated on the competition and our Spring event!

T&Cs apply ๐ŸŒท

๐ŸŽ‰ Winner Announcement! ๐ŸŽ‰Congratulations to Tammy Honโ€“ you're the lucky winner of our competition ๐Ÿฅณ and have won a family...
14/09/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ Winner Announcement! ๐ŸŽ‰

Congratulations to Tammy Hon

โ€“ you're the lucky winner of our competition ๐Ÿฅณ and have won a family pass to come see us here at Arion Farm Park

To claim your prize, please send us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who entered โ€“ stay tuned for more fun, updates and giveaways soon! ๐Ÿ‘


๐ŸŒผBaby Heidi September 2022, Big Heidi September 2025๐ŸŒผ
13/09/2025

๐ŸŒผBaby Heidi September 2022, Big Heidi September 2025๐ŸŒผ

Meet our new arrivalโ€ฆ poppy.  Born 8th of September, check out our Facebook video if you want to see her being born. She...
09/09/2025

Meet our new arrivalโ€ฆ poppy. Born 8th of September, check out our Facebook video if you want to see her being born. She is such a cutie. Come visit her ๐Ÿฎ๐ŸŒป

08/09/2025

โš ๏ธ Birth Video Warning

๐ŸฎWe were honored to witness the birth of Daisyโ€™s calf.Daisy joined us many years ago as a 4-day-old calf herself, and it has been remarkable to see her grow into a strong, nurturing mother. ๐ŸŒผBoth Daisy and her newborn are healthy and thriving.

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890 McLeans Island Road, Harewood
Christchurch
8051

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

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Arion Farm Education Park is a facility run by the National Trade Academy at McLeans Island, Christchurch, that allows children to see, touch and feed a variety of farm animals. Children can hand feed animals, learn about the breeds in a natural environment. Donkey and pony rides are available and a picnic and play area with shelter and shade is provided. The park and/or party hut is also available for birthday parties and corporate functions. The farm is one of the few facilities in the country to focus solely on New Zealand farm animals and farming heritage. Children can learn about farm animals, their history and contribution to the New Zealand Economy. Our school holiday programme (Farmer for a Day) is available for parents wanting to give their children an invaluable experience in animal handling and care. Only $12.50 adult, $6 child 2-16 and under 2s are free. Feed for animals $2 per cup, pony/donkey rides, for age 6 and under, $4 11am-12pm & 1pm-2pm. Arion Farm is a fun, affordable activity for all children and a good place to come where parents can relax! Arion Farm Education Park is open 7 days per week, 10am โ€“ 3pm, except Christmas Day we are closed.