Tour 3: Dairy Factory and Farm (Waikato, North Island)

Fonterra Te Rapa

Join us for an inside look at Fonterra Te Rapa’s Operations

Get an exclusive look inside one of Fonterra’s flagship manufacturing sites with a guided visit to Te Rapa. Your tour takes you above the action through our viewing galleries, where you’ll enjoy close‑up views of the impressive dryers inside the Powder Plant and see production and packing in full swing. You’ll then step into the heart of our Cream Plant to discover how our iconic butter and cream cheese are crafted. The experience concludes at the Te Rapa Transport Depot, where you’ll gain a behind‑the‑scenes understanding of how milk collection keeps our entire operation moving. This is your chance to see the scale, care, and expertise that power Fonterra Te Rapa every day.

Tour Details

• Fonterra Te Rapa Site presentation with overview of manufacturing capabilities
• Site Tour of Fonterra Te Rapa – via viewing galleries
• Clean, covered footwear is required for all technical tours

Farm Visit

• Visit a Demonstration Farm, operating as a commercial farm focused on sustainable, high profit and environmentally responsible practices.
• Relies on homegrown feed to support herd performance.
• Uses smart technology like wearables to drive productivity through scientific monitoring. The farm shows excellent environmental stewardship through protection of multiple wetlands on the property.
• Includes an on‑site tanker collection demonstration.
• The farm shows excellent environmental stewardship through protection of multiple wetlands on the property