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Their focus is on agricultural, technical and business tours the latter generally related to agriculture.
They arrange both inbound and outbound tours and handle any aspect of agriculture as well as special interest and general tours. 

Please email us if you would like to discuss further.

After completing a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree at Lincoln University Ron McPhail worked on farms in New Zealand and Australia before joining the Ministry of Agriculture.

As a consultant he worked in Taranaki, Wairarapa, Northern Hawke’s Bay and Manawatu. Seeing an opportunity to arrange tours for farmers he left MAF in 1992 to establish the company.

A long track record of successful tours means clients can be assured of a high standard of service that exceeds their expectations.

Many repeat clients demonstrate the quality of the service provided.

 

 

Testimonials

“Your China tour has been the highlight of all our overseas adventures. This tour gave us a fantastic insight into the many facets of such a diverse and rapidly modernising extensive country. Meeting locals and welcomed inside their homes was very special. The Chinese tour guides were very helpful, personable and knowledgeable making the whole tour run smoothly. Don’t change the contents of this tour as all of it was fascinating and made it a journey of discovery. Thanks for the opportunity.” Jeff & Dale Ware

 “We have completed our third farming tour with C R McPhail. They have been China, Canada/Alaska Cruise, Central Europe and have enjoyed each one. The programs arranged for the tours are well thought out and have a very good mix of farm, agricultural related information meetings and sight seeing visits. The tour leaders are extremely competent and helpful. The same goes for the overseas guides so it all comes back to the excellent planning carried out by C R McPhail Ltd. We would have no hesitation in recommending an overseas farming tour with C R McPhail Ltd. Everything is taken care of and this lets you enjoy the trip.” Derek and Janet Spratt

 

Trish Scheres

Trish is married to a dairy farmer and lives on a dry stock beef farm in Putaruru. She is a personal trainer and image stylist by day. Hear Trish talk about why they have already been on five tours with CR McPhail and plan to explore more tour destinations.

Derek Spratt

Well known in Te Puke agricultural circles, dairy farmer Derek and his wife have already been on three CR McPhail tours, taking in China, Canada and Central Europe. They have been really impressed with the in-country experience and support from the CR McPhail team.

Dot Smith

Neil and Dot Smith are long-time dairy farmers near Oamaru. A local identity and gardener, Dot is a great fan of the English garden and manor tour. Dot also talks about visits to exotic destinations, such as China and South Africa, where the CR McPhail guides made all the difference to their personal experiences.

Bry Mossman

With business interests including beef farming in Hawke’s Bay, Bry talks about her family’s special interest in farming based travel experiences and the benefits of touring with CR McPhail.

Scott McLeod

Part of a Segard Masurel group tour to China, Scott especially recommends the variety of farms visited and the overall CR McPhail tour experience. Watch his video to find out more.

 

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