Alpaca Livestock for Sale
30 October 2023

We do have several packages of young alpaca males to sell - see our Alpaca Males 4 Sale page.  And a few pregnant alpaca females too ... at reasonable livestock prices ... great value!  All ready for new homes!  More details please contact Andy

Alpaca Fleece for Sale - RAW Large Volume

18 February 2023  - Prices and Volumes UPDATED 20 October 2023

Two Lots.  All fibre is raw (not scoured - 'greasy' weight), 100% alpaca.

Lot 1: 169kgs of solid white alpaca fibre sorted and skirted for processing into yarn. Micron 20 to 26 and very well skirted - to be used in alpaca yarn - one fadge/woolsack.  $3,750 incl.GST. 

Lot 2: 148kgs of mix of fawn/caramel alpaca fibre (MF/DF) sorted and skirted for processing into yarn. Micron 20 to 26 and very well skirted - to be used in alpaca yarn. Two fadges/woolsacks.  $3,400 incl.GST.

Alpaca Males for Sale

14 December 2022

We do have a few remaining packages of young alpaca males to sell - shorn either 7 October or 14 December 2022 - see our Alpaca Males 4 Sale page.  All ready for new homes!

Hay for Sale
8 September 2022

We do have hay fo sale - $12/bale and buyer to collect (unless order is for 25 bales).  GST Invoice can be provided.

Herd Sale - Small Packages Available
30 December 2021

The sale of our main alpaca herd sale is now complete and the alpaca at new homes.  We do have a few remaining packages of young alpaca males to sell still - see our Alpaca Males 4 Sale page and we are keen to complete these sales.  We still have alpaca product to sell so please check details on our alpaca throws and alpaca cuddly toys!

Herd Sale now 20 Alpaca Males - Further Reduced Price - $3,000!
10 November 2021 - Updated

The alpaca herd group remaining now, heavily discounted as our lease ends soon, is now a bundle - Mix of 20 alpaca males - and the price is now $3,000 incl. GST.  All alpaca were shorn 7 October 2021 so are ready for inspection in Dunedin.  Requires 5-7 acres of paddock.  More details  contact Andy by e-mail or give Andy a call.  Sorry all the females are now sold except for small female packages - see this link.

Hay for Sale
8 November 2021

We do have hay fo sale - $14/bale and buyer to collect (unless order is for 25 bales).  GST Invoice can be provided.

Flagstaff Alpacas - Herd Sale now 42 Female Alpaca - Further Reduced Price!
21 October 2021 - Updated

The alpaca herd group available now, heavily discounted as our lease ends soon, is now a bundle - Mix of 42 alpaca females - and the price is now $8,000 incl. GST.  All alpaca were shorn 7 October 2021 so are ready for inspection in Dunedin.  Requires 10-15 acres of paddock and at least 10 of those girls are pregnant - due early 2022!  More details  contact Andy by e-mail or give Andy a call.

We alos have a bundle of five older alpaca males for sale at $500 for the package, and five white youngster alpaca males (very cute aged 9-11 months) for $1000.

Flagstaff Alpacas - Herd Sale now 90 Female Alpaca - Reduced Price!
8 October 2021 - Updated

We are please to say alpacas available is now a large bundle of females only - 90 established alpaca females - and the price is now $17,500 incl. GST.  All alpaca were shorn 7 October 2021 so are ready for inspection in East Tairei.  Requires 9-12 hectares and a number of those girls are pregnant - due early 2022!  More details see commentary dated 12 September and contact Andy.

Flagstaff Alpacas - Large Alpaca Herd Sale
12 September 2021 - UPDATED

Our primary farm lease matures late-2021 and we are now offering our principal alpaca herd for sale ... we are currently advertising on TradeMe for a herd sale for $30,000 incl. GST ono. for 150+ alpaca (includes 95 productive females and 25 female cria), with a support package for someone planning a working, sustainable, business approach to farming alpaca, alpaca fleece, product and livestock sales.  We are happy to break the group down to small herd groups for interested buyers.

A new owner would need 15 to 25 hectares of sheep fenced countryside, generally most pasture feed conditions suit.  Shelter is not required and setting up a farm for alpaca is very straightforward as alpaca are generally easy to manage so please ask for details of setting up a potential alpaca farm and business.  To assist new owner the alpaca will be shorn in early October 2021. 

Contact Andy for further details and discussion on farming alpaca and our herd - we are open to offers of an exchange or trade as well as a direct purchase of the alpaca herd advertised.  The alpaca will be shorn mid-October 2021 if you wish to inspect the alpaca with their full fleece established.

Hay - Sold Out - Sorry
14 August 2021

Sorry - all our meadow hay is now sold out.

Hay for Sale
30 May 2021

We do have plenty of hay fo sale - $12/bale and buyer to collect (unless order is for 25 bales).  GST Invoice can be provided.

Alpaca Open Day - Saturday 13th February 2021 

8 February 2021

Our next spring Alpaca Open Day is on a Saturday - Saturday 13th February 2021. Come visit our alpacas, see what we are doing with our alpaca fleece, through the day there are short talks on farming alpaca, anecdotal stories about alpacas and their habits, and demonstrations on handling alpacas as well as alpaca livestock packages for sale.  Our small shopp will also be open for our listed alpaca product. Note we cannot accept EFTPOS transactions on farm (cash only please for product sales) and there are no facilities available under current health restrictions.

Free entry and plenty of parking - 10am to 3pm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin.  See you there!

Oudles of Alpaca Cria Everywhere!
15 December 2020

We have had oudles of cria born in last three weeks - the first bunch mainly males but now females the majority?  One warning though for breeders - the cria have beeen very large this season.  That sounds good but there are several reasons to be wary - both at birth and for the mums responsible for feeding their offspring.  See our Facebook account for pictures of the latest arrivals!

We are selling mum and cria bundles to new owners this season as there are so many offspring!

Hay for Sale
30 November 2020

We do have plenty of hay fo sale - $12/bale and buyer to collect.  

Alpaca Open Day - Saturday 13th February 2021 
30 October 2020

Our next spring Alpaca Open Day is on a Saturday - Saturday 13th February 2021. Come visit our alpacas, see what we are doing with our alpaca fleece, through the day there are short talks on farming alpaca, anecdotal stories about alpacas and their habits, and demonstrations on handling alpacas as well as alpaca livestock packages for sale.  Free entry and plenty of parking - 10am to 3pm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin.

There are opportunities to inspect alpacas, by appointment, for purchase of alpaca livestock outside of our regular Open Days.  Please make contact direct for appointments. 

Alpaca Shearing Complete
25 October 2020

We have completed our alpaca shearing for this season in Dunedin and do have alpaca packages for sale.  Inspection visits for lifestyle alpaca purchases always welcome by appointment.  We also have small hay bales for sale.

Alpaca Shearing and Alpaca Sales
17 October 2020

We are about to shear our alpaca (22 to 24 October) ... as well as the usual maintenance items ... teeth, annual shots and toe nails.  So if you are interested in alpaca for your farm or lifestyle block please make contact soonest with details of the alpaca you are looking for!

Alpaca Open Day - all welcome - 17th October 2020 
15 October 2020

Our Alpaca Open Day is on a Saturday - Saturday 17th October 2020 - the day will go ahead whatever the weather! Please note the day is free entry but there are no toilet facilities on the farm.  Also, we have some alpaca product for sale but cellphone reception does not allow EFTPOS transactions .... so cash only .... thanks!  Plenty of alpaca to see!  Free entry and plenty of parking - 10.30am to 3pm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin.

Alpaca Open Day - Saturday 17th October 2020 
1 August 2020

Our next spring Alpaca Open Day is on a Saturday - Saturday 17th October 2020. Come visit our alpacas, see what we are doing with our alpaca fleece, we have some young alpaca for sale and, through the day, there are short talks on farming alpaca and discussion on recognising and understanding their habits.  Free entry and plenty of parking - 10.30am to 3pm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin.

Southern Field Days, Waimumu, Gore - 12-14 February 2020
8 February 2020

The Southern Field Days is still ON - despite the inclement weather in the area - for the normal three days at Waimumu, Gore - 12 to 14 February 2020.  8am to 5pm each day.  We are site C50 but one of the entrance gates and in the craft area near the main pavillion.  See you there with our alpaca!

Alpaca Open Day - Saturday 29th February 2020 
16 November 2019

Our next spring Alpaca Open Day is on a Saturday - Saturday 29th February 2020. Come visit our alpacas, see what we are doing with our alpaca fleece, through the day there are short talks on farming alpaca, anecdotal stories about alpacas and their habits, and demonstrations on handling alpacas as well as alpaca livestock packages for sale.  Free entry and plenty of parking - 10.30am to 3pm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin.

There are opportunities to inspect alpacas, by appointment, for purchase of alpaca livestock outside of our regular Open Days.  Please make contact direct for appointments. 

Alpaca Shearing
15 November 2019

We are shearing the majority of our alpaca in the last week of November so there will be plenty of fleece flying, and cool alpaca, to inspect in early December!

Alpaca Open Day - Very Soon! 16 November 2019
2 November 2019

Our next Alpaca Open Day is Saturday 16th November 2019 from 10am to 3pm.  As we will be about to shear later in November there will be a vary large number of alpaca at the farm (140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin) so limited opportunity to lead alpacas at this particular Open Day but there will be plenty to feed, see and chat about around our alpacas, and how to generally farm alpacas for those interested in these great animals.  Free entry - all welcome!  

Seeking New Lease Grazing for our Alpacas
6 June 2019

We are looking for new fenced grazing for our alpacas from late 2019/early 2020.  We wish to continue farming on one site for 150 alpacas and anticipate needing 20 to 25 hectares of sheep fenced countryside, generally most feed conditions suit and we will provide our own stock feed.  Please make contact with Andy in anticipation of summer and we would be keen to visit.  It must be a large site, fenced but shelter is not essential.  

Alpaca Open Day - Saturday 16th November 2019 
14 May 2019

Our next spring Alpaca Open Day is on a Saturday - Saturday 16th November 2019. Come visit our alpacas, see what we are doing with our alpaca fleece, we have some young alpaca for sale, and through the day there are short talks on farming alpaca, anecdotal stories about alpacas and their habits, and demonstrations on handling alpacas.  Free entry and plenty of parking - 10.30am to 3pm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin.

Winter Hay Feed Available
10 February 2019

We have available meadow hay small bales from the Taieri.  Buyer to collect - $10 including GST per bale - minimum order 10 bales please...

Ellis Fibre, Dunedin - Company in Receivership and has Ceased Trading
5 February 2019

Bad news for our alpaca duvets and pillows - our bedding manufacturer here in Dunedin has been placed in receivership and are unable to supply our New Zealand alpaca duvets and pillows. Really sad news for all involved at Ellis Fibre, its staff and various stakeholders.

With the uncertainty we have decided to stop accepting raw alpaca fleece until we have established a fresh New Zealand supply source for our duvets and pillows of the same quality supplied by Ellis Fibre.

Alpaca Open Day Sunday 10th February 2019 - Free Entry
15 November 2018

Our next Alpaca Open Day is on Sunday 10th February 2019. Come visit our alpacas, see what we are doing with our alpaca fleece and listend to short talks and demonstrations on farming alpacas. Free entry - 10.30am to 3.30pm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin.

Alpaca Shearing Options 
11 November 2018

For shearing of small groups of alpacas please either contact direct Nigel Wood (Invercargill) Mobile/Text: 027 468 1903. Tel: 03-231 3112 or Sam Murphy (Dunedin) - Alpaca Pro Shearing - Mobile: 0276 897 762 or E-Mail: Alpacapronz@gmail.com 

Alpaca Open Day - Saturday 3rd November 2018 
14 October 2018

Our next spring Alpaca Open Day is on a Saturday - Saturday 3rd November 2018. Come visit our alpacas, see what we are doing with our alpaca fleece, we have some young alpaca for sale, and through the day there are short talks on farming alpaca, anecdotal stories about alpacas and their habits, and demonstrations on handling alpacas.  Free entry and plenty of parking - 10.30am to 3.30pm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin.

Alpaca Shearing Spring 2018 - Sam Murphy
14 October 2017

If you are looking for alpaca shearing this season an experienced alpaca shearer lives in Dunedin (and has shorn a few alpaca for us during early spring for some filming here at the Farm).  Sam Murphy runs Alpaca Pro Shearing - contact him by mobile: 0276 897 762 or E-Mail: Alpacapronz@gmail.com 

National Alpaca Day Sunday 6th May 2018 - Open Day at Flagstaff Alpacas
5 May 2018

For those attending our Alpaca Open Day on Sunday 6th May please note we will not have EFTPOS facilities (only cash or cheque) this time, and no toilet facilities on site - our apologies.  The Open Day remains FREE entry - 10.30am to 3.30pm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin.

National Alpaca Day Sunday 6th May 2018 - Open Day at Flagstaff Alpacas
11 April 2018

As part of National Alpaca Day in New Zealand on Sunday 6th May 2018 we will be holding an Open Day at Flagstaff Alpacas.  Free entry and with our small alpaca shop open we welcome all visitors to the farm. There will be plenty of alpacas meet, feed and lead as well as demonstrations on handling alpacas and alpaca fleece.  Free entry - 10.30am to 3.30pm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin.

Alpaca Open Day Sunday 18th February 2018 - Free Entry
11 February 2018

Our next Alpaca Open Day is close and we have had ideal conditions around the farm for visitors. Come visit our alpacas, see what we are doing with our alpaca fleece and listend to short talks and demonstrations on farming alpacas. Free entry - 10.30am to 3.30pm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin.

Winter Feed
2 February 2018

We do have some small wrapped bales to sell as alpaca feed - please mahke  contact direct to purchase these bales - note each weighs over 40kgs - price $20+GST.

ASURE 755 Regal Court Motel
22 December 2017

We now live at ASURE 755 Regal Court Motel, in the centre of Dunedin.  As we are committed to both our guests and our alpaca over the festive season and the 'heat' of a Dunedin summer, we can only offer visits exclusively to our guests to see the alpaca at the farm. Please make contact directly with our Motel (see our contact details) to book accommodation and an alpaca visit in advance.

Shearing Complete 
18 December 2017 

We have completed shearing over 220 of our alpaca - our Fleece Statistics from that shearing are now available - and many of our alpaca girls are giving birth. For pictures of new arrivals please see our Instagram page!

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Our New Home - ASURE Regal Court Motel, Dunedin
20 November 2017

We are pleased to say we are moving and taking over the ASURE 755 Regal Court Motel in sunny Dunedin.  Farming ther alpacas will continue as normal and guests to our Motel will have the opportunity, exclusively by appointment and booking, to come visit the alpacas.

Alpaca Open Day - Sunday 18 February 2018
10 November 2017 

Our first Alpaca Open Day for 2018 is on Sunday 18th February 2018 - 10.30am to 3.45pm it is free entry on our farm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin. Robbie Williams is in town that weekend so - be warned - Dunedin willl be busy! 

There will be plenty of alpacas to meet, handle feed and talk about, as well as short talks on farming alpacas, alpaca fleece sorting, discussion on alpaca fleece and its uses, alpaca handling and our alpaca shop will be open.

Alpaca Shearing - Local Shearer now in Dunedin Area
18 October 2017

If you are looking for alpaca shearing this season an experienced alpaca shearer has returned to the area.  Please contact Hadley Johns - mobile: 022 321 8420 or e-mail: had_j@rocketmail.com . Please contact Hadley directly - we have not used Hadley oursleves but he can explain his extensive shearing experience.

Alpaca Open Day - Sunday 29 October 2017
15 October 2017 

Our spring Alpaca Open Day is on Sunday 29th October 2017 - 10.30am to 3.45pm it is free entry on our farm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin. There will be plenty of alpacas to meet, handle feed and talk about, as well as short talks on farming alpacas, alpaca fleece sorting and Trish will be demonstrating sorting and spinning alpaca fleece in natural colours.

If you cannot make the Open Day then we will be at the Taieri Showgrounds, Mosgiel, on the afternoon of Saturday 28th October at the Lifestyleblock EXPO organised by Murrays Vets and Edinburgh Realty.

Alpaca Herd Sale - Commercial Herd Flyer
1 October 2017

We continue to focus on our various alpaca products and hope you take the opportunity to review those currently available on our website.  We are seeking interested parties, either partners or purchasers, to buy our main commercial alpaca herd.  Details are attached for review and we ask any interested parties to make contact.  We are happy to sell small or large packages of alpacas as advertised, or the whole herd.

New Zealand Alpaca Magazine 
12 August 2017

Good article in the New Zealand Alpaca Association Magazine on fake New Zealand alpaca product titled 'Hefty Fines - For Fake Alpaca Claims' by Cilla Taylor. Be assured our alpaca product and Gondwana Kits are genuinely New Zealand made - except for our stuffed white and tan alpaca toys. Our alpaca duvets - made here in Dunedin - include an authenticity certificate certifying the alpaca in the product.

Winter Feed Available - Small Wrapped Baleage 
2 August 2017

We have small wrapped bales of baleage available for sale - each bale is greater than 45kgs and makes excellent feed for groups of alpaca or other livestock such as horses.  We can deliver - price example for a 'van load' is $500 for 20 bales including GST.  We can deliver locally to around Dunedin for small delivery charge.  Baleage is from the Taieri area near Mosgiel.  We do have fresh meadow hay also at $12 per bale.

Latest Alpaca Pictures & Activity - Flagstaff Alpacas on Instagram and Facebook
27 June 2017

If you are looking for current pictures of our alpacas and associated alpaca events then please review our Instagram or Facebook accounts for details.  Generally updated regularly each week you can see our alpaca being farmed on the Otago Peninsula and below Flagstaff in Dunedin.

Alpaca Open Day - Sunday 29 October 2017
15 May 2017 

Our spring Alpaca Open Day is on Sunday 29th October 2017 - 10.30am to 3.45pm it is free entry on our farm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin. There will be plenty of alpacas to meet, handle feed and talk about, as well as short talks on farming alpacas, alpaca fleece sorting and our plans for shearing in November.

Winter Feed Available - Small Wrapped Baleage 
8 May 2017

We have small wrapped bales of baleage available for sale - each bale is greater than 45kgs and makes excellent feed for groups of alpaca or other livestock such as horses.  We can deliver - price example for a 'van load' is $500 for 15 bales including GST.  We can deliver locally to around Dunedin for small delivery charge.  Baleage is from the Taieri area near Mosgiel.  

Alpaca Herd Sale - Commercial Herd Flyer
1 March 2017

We continue to focus on our various alpaca products and hope you take the opportunity to review those currently available on our website.  We are seeking interested parties, either partners or purchasers, to buy our main commercial alpaca herd.  Details are attached for review and we ask any interested parties to make contact.

National Alpaca Day 2017 - Sunday 7 May 2017
15 February 2017 

Our National Alpaca Day for 2017 is this Sunday 7th May.  We will be holding an Open Day to welcome guests and talk alpaca - 10.30am to 3.30pm it is free entry on our farm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin. There will be plenty of alpacas to meet as well as various alpaca products we make from our alpaca fleece.  All Welcome!

Alpaca Open Day - Sunday 12 February 2017
5 February 2017 

Our first Alpaca Open Day for 2017 is this Sunday 12th February 2017 - 10.30am to 3.45pm it is free entry on our farm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin. There will be plenty of alpacas to meet and talk about.  Note there are no toilet facilities at the farm currently. The day will not be cancelled whatever the weather as we have large sheds for cover if raining.

Winter Feed -Small Wrapped Bales For Sale

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We have small wrapped bales of baleage available for sale - each bale is greater than 45kgs and makes excellent feed for groups of alpaca or other livestock.  We can deliver - price example for a 'van load' is $500 for 15 bales including GST.  We can deliver locally to around Dunedin for small delivery charge.  Baleage is from the Taieri area near Mosgiel.  Sorry we do not have small hay bales for sale this year.

Alpaca Open Day - Sunday 12 February 2017
5 December 2016 

Our first Alpaca Open Day for 2017 is is Sunday 12th February 2017. 10.30am to 3.30pm it is free entry on our farm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin.  All welcome - more details on our Diary page.  Visits are welcome at other times but strictly by appointment, especially just before Christmas to visit our alpaca shop and see our latest baby alpaca (cria) arrivals.

New Alpaca Arrivals for Christmas 2016
1 December 2016 

Post-shearing we are seeing new arrivals of young cria around our farm areas - see our Instagram pages for latest pictures.  Visits are welcome to meet our alpacas and see our alpaca shop but strictly by appointment. In our alpaca shop the latest new arrival is beautiful scarves in 100% alpaca.  See our on-line shop for these gift ideas. 

Alpaca Shearing - Nigel Wood
1 November 2016

If you are looking for shearing of small groups of alpacas (and sheep) please contact Nigel Wood (Invercargill) DIRECT.  He covers North and South Island and should be back in Southland/Otago early December.  Nigel is an independent contractor and must be contacted directly. Contact details: Mobile/Text: 027 468 1903. Tel: 03-231 3112.  

Fleece Collection - North Island
31 October 2016

Our next alpaca fleece collection for the North Island is from around 28 February to 4 March 2017.  Wellington, Palmerston North, Feilding, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Hamilton are already collection destinations - please make contact if you have volumes of alpaca shorts for sale.

First Alpaca Open Day for 2017!
30 October 2016 

Our next Alpaca Open Day is Sunday 12th February 2017. 10.30am to 3.30pm it is free entry on our farm at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin.  All welcome - more details on our Diary page.  Visits are welcome at other times but strictly by appointment.

Alpaca Open Day - Flagstaff Alpacas - Sunday 30th October 2016
21 October 2016

Don't forget our next Alpaca Day is Sunday 30th October- free entry and all visitors welcome to see our farmlet, our alpacas and what we are doing with our alpaca fleece and alpacas. 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin - 10.30am to 3.30pm - alpaca product will be for sale and our focus is short talks and demonstrations on farming and handling alpacas as well as fleece preperation.  

We are Buying Alpaca Fleece Fibre - Prices 2016/2017 Shearing Season
1 October 2016 

We are seeking five tonnes of New Zealand alpaca fleece shorts (low & medium quality blanket, belly, legs, necks, tails, second cuts) suitable for our alpaca duvets and pillows from the coming 2016/17 summer shearing season.  Any colours and micron the lengths should be 30mm to 150mm and 'greasy' with low VM - please pack well!  We are paying, at our farm gate, for white and light fawn (W/LF) $5/kilogram ( length 50mm to 150mm) including GST, and $3/kilogram including GST for all other colours (length 30mm to 150mm) - we accept any alpaca fibre supplied at these prices and any W/LF must not be contaminated with other colours.   Please call to organise delivery or we can organise collection for packed lots over 50kgs!

We are not currently sourcing W/LF high-quality blanket but know of purchasers paying $17.00/Kilogram.

New Zealand Commerce Commission Loves Alpaca (Duvets)
25 August 2016

Fake alpaca duvets feature again in the news - the latest is the Commerce Commission's successful prosecution - their 5th conviction - of fake alpaca duvets being sold in Rotorua and Auckland.  More details on the Stuff website but everyone loves alpaca, especially in a duvet.  Just make sure you are getting what you expect - buy our duvets and the duvet includes an authenticity certificate. 

Fresh Yarns for Auction on TradeMe - flagstaffalpaca - Member 2444488
29 July 2016

If you are keen on some yarns we are selling in bulk we have them on our TradeMe account: flagstaffalpaca.  Member number 2444488.  Not just alpaca!  Enjoy

Alpaca Open Day - Flagstaff Alpacas - Sunday 30th October 2016
24 July 2016

Our next event is on National Alpaca Day - free entry and all visitors welcome to see our farmlet, our alpacas and what we are doing with our alpaca fleece and alpacas. 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin - 10.30am to 3.30pm - alpaca product will be for sale and our focus is short talks and demonstrations on farming and handling alpacas as well as fleece preperation.  Visits at other times strictly by appointment - thanks!

Latest Alpaca Pictures & Activity - Flagstaff Alpacas on Instagram and Facebook
29 June 2016

If you are looking for current pictures of our alpacas and associated alpaca events then please review our Instagram or Facebook accounts for details.  Generally updated at least 10 times a week you can see our alpaka being farmed on the Otago Peninsula and below Flagstaff in Dunedin.

Alpaca Open Day - Flagstaff Alpacas - Sunday 8th May 2016
29 April 2016

Our next event is on National Alpaca Day - free entry and all visitors welcome to see our farmlet, our alpacas and what we are doing with our alpaca fleece and alpacas. 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin - follow the pink arrows. 10.30am to 3.30pm - alpaca product will be for sale and our focus is short talks and demonstrations on farming and handling alpacas as well as fleece preperation.  Please note there are no facilities on farm currently - our apologies - and please read our leaflet on Health and Safety around a working alpaca farm whlie visiting - thanks!

Winter Feed
10 April 2016

With such a mild autumn happening and forecast winter feed does not seem a concern.  We have had satisfactory hay production but not sufficient to sell any feed this year.  

Alpacas - on the Move
2 April 2016

We have moved a number of our alpacas to a small farm holding above Macandrew Bay. Gorgeous pasture and hill country for the alpacas - and wonderfully supervised by the resident family who don't mind getting up-and-personal with our alpacas. Se the views on our Instagram or Facebook pages of the views from the farm! Ever alpaca loves a view .... and the high ground!

National Alpaca Day - Sunday 8th May 2016 
22 March 2016 

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As part of New Zealand National Alpaca Day our next Alpaca Open Day is on Sunday 8th May 2016.  Free entry - from 10.30am to 3.30pm.  Come visit our alpacas and alpaca shop - at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin.  Take the chance to meet, feed and talk to an alpaca ... or many ... and to take an alpaka for a walk! 

Visits and shop opening at other times are welcome - please make an appointment - details on our contact page!

Alpaca Open Day - 21st February 2016
25 January 2016

Our next Alpaca Open Day is on Sunday 21st February 2016 - free entry - from 10.30am to 3.30pm.  Come visit our alpacas and alpaca shop - at 140 Three Mile Hill Road, Dunedin.  Take the chance to meet an alpaca ... or many ... and to take an alpaca for a walk!  If you are sourcing alpaca livestock then visitors are welcome on the Open Day or by appointment before that.

Fleece Collection - North Island
20 January 2016

Our next alpaca fleece collection for the North Island is from the 3rd to 8th March 2016.  Wellington, Palmerston North, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Hamilton are already collection destinations - please make contact if you have volumes of alpaca shorts for sale.

Alpaca Fleece Statistics
10 January 2016

Post shearing in December 2015 our fleece statistics (micron, fineness, SDs, variance for each tested alpaca) from  NZWTA have arrived and make interesting reviewing.  Some are now included through this website.