Ambewela New Zealand Farm (අඹේවෙල නවසීලන්ත සත්ව ගොවිපල)

Ambewela is a small town in Nuwara Eliya district popularly known for its 2 dairy farms called “Ambewela Farm” and “New Zealand Farm”.  The wide grasslands of Ambewela lie 6,064 ft (1,848 m) above sea level. The maximum temperature of this area is about 23° C and the lowest goes down to about 9° C.

The Ambewela Farm was started by the British in the early 1940s the New Zealand farm was started in 1960 with assistance from the New Zealand government and is also managed by the Ambewela Farm.  Only the New Zealand Farm is open to visitors out of the two. This is a popular destination for visitors to Nuwara Eliya, especially for families with children.

The farm spans over 1500 acres of green pastures spreading as far as the eye can see dotted with brown/black and white cows twice the size of the average cow in Sri Lanka. Ambewela Farm and New Zealand Farm raise  Ayrshire cattle and Friesian cows respectively.  At one point you will pass a row of massive wind turbines lying along the horizon.

Once you come close to the visitor site you will be teleported into a remote town of England. Not only do the weather and environment look totally alien to Sri Lanka, but the little English-styled cottages of the staff,  meadows covered in important grass and European cows complete this transformation of the landscape into a little English town.

Visitors can go into the sheds where huge stud bulls are kept, rabbit breading areas, and cow sheds and also you can visit the automated milking process of the farm.

There is a product outlet at the entrance where you can procure the products of the farm including fresh milk. The farm is open for visitors throughout the year from 9 am – 6 pm and a nominal fee is charged for the entrance ticket.  But if you plan to visit this farm on your next visit to Nuwara Eliya, make sure you check if the available farm is open to visitors since they close it down for months during outbreaks of diseases for the safety of visitors.

The farm lies 20 km and a 45-minute drive from the Nuwara Eliya town on the route to Horton Plains. The drive is also refreshing, passing through vegetable farmland, lakes and forested areas. Another location you will pass is Kande Ela Reservoir, a must-stop on this route.

Ambewela Farm Entrance Ticket

The entrance ticket to the farm is Rs 100/- per person.

Also See

• Attractions of Sri Lanka
• Heritage of Sri Lanka
• Waterfalls of Sri Lanka
• Nature and Wildlife of Sri Lanka
• Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity

Map of  Ambewela New Zealand Farm

Travel Directions to Ambewela New Zealand Farm

Route from Nuwara Eliya to Ambewela New Zealand Farm	Route from Norton Plains to Ambewela New Zealand Farm
Though : Blackpool – Ambewela Distance : 19 km Travel time : 45 mins Driving directions : see on google map	Though : Pattipola – Ambewela Distance : 17 km Travel time : 45 mins Driving directions : see on google map