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Our small, passionate team has been creating rural-focused travel experiences in New Zealand and around the world for almost 40 years.

With agricultural roots and a strong global network, our tours offer unique access to leading farmers and producers, alongside rewarding travel. Whether you're seeking fresh insights, industry connections, or simply a well-earned break, our tours are a great combination of farming, culture, landscapes, wildlife and genuine local connection.

We are a founding member of Agricultural Tour Operators International (ATOI), and members of Tourism Industry Aotearoa and the Tourism Export Council of New Zealand. We are also Qualmark endorsed, reflecting our commitment to quality. We are dedicated to delivering safe, sustainable travel experiences that exceed expectations.

Meet Our Team

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Ross and Linda Macmillan - Founders

Ross and Linda are the enthusiastic founders of Farm To Farm Tours. Ross graduated with a B.Agr.Sc. from Lincoln University and worked as a Registered Farm Management Consultant for many years. Ross recognized the need for farmers to travel and learn and established Farm To Farm Tours in 1987. Ross is also a registered member of NZIPIM (NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management).

Kirstie Macmillan - General Manager

Kirstie relishes the opportunity to ensure Farm To Farm's tours exceed expectations. Kirstie is proud to showcase New Zealand and she has travelled extensively, including organising and leading tours all over the globe. Prior to joining the family business, Kirstie practised law, however, her passion for Farm To Farm's niche travel was a catalyst for a career change and she hasn't looked back.

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James Dixon - Technical & Agribusiness

With a B.Agr.Sc. from Lincoln University and a strong agribusiness background, James helps ensure the technical content matches the needs of our clients. James has farmed in Mid-Canterbury, managed a seed export company and run an agronomic and marketing consultancy. He is a member of NZIPIM and a Director of the Latin America New Zealand Business Council. With Farm To Farm Tours, he regards it a privilege helping Kiwis to see the world of agribusiness internationally, and introducing overseas visitors to our amazing primary sector here in New Zealand.

Desray Geursen - Office Support

As well as the friendly voice fielding enquiries and handling accounts, Desray helps keeps day to day operations running smoothly. Desray and her husband live on a small farm near Rangiora so she is very much in touch with rural life, as well as having travelled extensively.

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Nic Watson - Tour Co-ordinator

Originally from Scotland, Nic continues to enjoy a rural lifestyle with her husband and young family. Nic brings valuable hands-on agritourism experience combined with strong organisational and people-focused skills.

We also engage wonderful tour leaders, technical tour managers, foreign language guides and other specialists who add real value to your Farm To Farm Tours experience.

  • “The farm visits were extraordinary!”

    We unanimously agreed it was the best group trip we had ever been on. We had the perfect balance of farms and towns etc but the farm visits were extraordinary!  We could not fault the organisation and the stimulation we enjoyed through travelling with Farm To Farm Tours.

    D Barton, Whanganui

  • “Top notch farm and agricultural visits”

    We have been working with Farm to Farm Tours since 2007. Our groups rave about the wonderful service, friendly people, top notch farm visits and breathtaking scenery. Farm To Farm’s ability to showcase the best of their country is most impressive. It is very evident that they have an extensive network throughout New Zealand with quality farm visits and ag related stops. The Farm To Farm tour managers always pay special attention to the individual passengers and have excellent knowledge about New Zealand agriculture.

    T Trump-Humbert, USA

  • “Our tour to Canada was a remarkable event!”

    Our FTF tour to Canada was a remarkable event which was far beyond our expectations. Great travelling companions and magnificent landscapes every day. It was a mighty change for us, learning much about Canada’s farming industry. Seeing the grandeur of the Rockies and glacier fields, Calgary and all its’ horse riding spectacular, stunning Niagara Falls, charming Quebec, all staggering. Glorious weather all the way.

    R Allan, Marlborough

  • “The only way to travel!”

    I would definitely recommend your tours to all. The right amount of city, country and relaxation. The only way to travel in a foreign speaking country!

    S Hanna, Canterbury

  • “A wonderful way to see a country ”

    The hospitality was exceptional. For us it was about travelling with like-minded people and the really good mix of farming visits and touring the regions that we were in... It is simply a wonderful way to see a country and meet the people who live there. 

    B Voss, Manawatu

  • “One to remember!”

    I would like you to know that our trip to New Zealand was above our expectations. The tour guide, bus driver, hotels, New Zealand people and farm hosts all made this trip one to remember and I would recommend it to anyone.

    J&G Standish, United Kingdom