点评:Wow! Wow! Wow! About an hour drive from Wellington along the historic Storm Coast is Pencarrow Lodge, a working sheep farm. This is a remarkable place to visit and learn about sheep farming in New Zealand. The owner/operator family were exceptional hosts. Upon arrival we were greeted with hot tea, sandwiches and sweet treats, served in a magnificent and impressive event room by well trained and friendly staff. Truly loved the British influence! We were encouraged to roam the grounds, taking in sweeping vistas of the sea and coast, the attached vineyard, checking out the herd of sheep or perusing the shopping area. Then came the best part. We learned all about the herding dogs, Speed and Blaze, how they are trained and their working duties. To finish off we were treated to seeing the dogs round up a sheep herd several times followed by a sheep shearing demonstration. All too quickly several hours flew past. This was a highly informative, personal and entertaining excursion. A complete 5 star!
翻译:哇!哇!哇!从惠灵顿出发,沿着历史悠久的风暴海岸行驶约一小时即可到达 Pencarrow Lodge,这是一家养羊场。这是一个值得参观和了解新西兰养羊业的绝妙地方。业主/经营者一家是出色的主人。抵达后,训练有素且友好的工作人员在宏伟而令人印象深刻的活动室为我们提供了热茶、三明治和甜点。真的很喜欢英国的影响!我们被鼓励在场地上漫步,欣赏大海和海岸的壮丽景色,以及毗邻的葡萄园,查看羊群或细细逛逛购物区。接下来是最好的部分。我们了解了牧羊犬 Speed 和 Blaze 的所有知识,了解了它们的训练方式和工作职责。最后,我们观看了狗几次围捕羊群,然后观看了剪羊毛演示。几个小时很快就过去了。这是一次非常有教育意义、个性化和有趣的旅行。完全是 5 星级!