Australian Farm Stay, Tourism, Holidays, Accommodation, Farm Working Holidays, WWOOFing
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Listed Below are the best Australian Farm Stay, Tourism, Holidays, Accommodation, Farm Working Holidays, WWOOFing.
Why stay in a cramped motel in town when you can stay on a local farm and enjoy the extra space, hospitality and enjoy farm life and activities, at much lower cost? Introduce yourself and your children to real life farm animals and the farming
life on an Australian farm stay holiday. Your kids will love meeting country farm animals face to face, and learning about the country and where food comes from. Complete holiday packages on working farms and outback stations are available
throughout across Australia. Bed and breakfast and accommodation only options are available. Discover the delights of a leisurely horse ride across rolling hills and bushland taking in the magnificent views of the country side.
If you want you can help with the farm chores, feeding the livestock and cuddly nursery animals. Milk the cow, feed the calves, feed the pigs and watch working dogs muster the sheep for shearing.
Many backpackers and overseas travelers enjoy WWOOFing - which is Working On Organic Farms in exchange for food and accommodation. The time spent working varies according to the degree of self-sufficiency expected, how busy the host is at the time of your visit and other factors - but it should average about 4 to 6 hours a day is fair exchange for a day's full board and accommodation. WWOOFing is not a source of paid employment! WWOOFing is voluntary work done during holiday times, in exchange for learning something about Organic Growing and about the country you are visiting. Often this will be simple farm work, but it can also include environmental work such as tree planting for erosion control, weed control or wildlife habitat creation. There are also many working holiday options for paid work on farms.
Listed below are the best Australian Farm Stay, Tourism, Holidays, Accommodation, Farm Working Holidays, WWOOFing listed by name and location. Scroll through the list and click the operator`s link to get more information.
NSW>Blue Mountains>Kanimbla Valley
Potters Cottage
Potters Cottage is a beautiful and inviting, 2 bedroom, self contained cottage, nestled below Mount Blackheath in the Kanimbla Valley. This spectacular property with the Blue Mountain escarpment as its backdrop, provides a magnificent environment to escape to and unwind. The cottage is made of earth and recycled timber with it`s own solar power, spring water and wood heating and suits 1 or 2 couples for a romantic and peaceful getaway.
NSW>Blue Mountains>Kanimbla Valley
Woolshed Cabins
Two eco-tourist cabins situated on 250 acres with spectacular views of the majestic Blue Mountains escarpment, just 20 mins drive (10.5 kms) from Blackheath in the quiet and tranquil Kanimbla Valley. Features: # Two spacious cabins: 1 x 2 bedrooms; 1 x 3 bedrooms - both with open plan living areas, sleep 2-6 # Views of cliffs and paddocks from every window/door Architect / passive solar design # Self-contained (gas stove, fridge, microwave, gas BBQ)
NSW>Blue Mountains>O`Connell
Yarrabin Guest Property
Yarrabin is a horse and sheep country estate, just 24 kms from Bathurst and is Australia`s original guest property - established in 1963. A refuge for wildlife (including kangaroos and wallabies) and for people. Over 1,000 hectares of gum forests, open paddocks and beautiful scenery. Comfortable lounge rooms with log fires, dining room, and satellite TV room are situated in the original homestead. We will feed you well, with 3 big country style meals a day.
NSW>Blue Mountains>Oberon
Billabong Cottage
Escape from the pressures of city living to the seclusion of your own private cottage on a 500 hectare, cattle and sheep property at Oberon. `Billabong Cottage` is the perfect place to relax or be energetic. Enjoy private access to your own trout stream, on the Fish River or the spring fed trout dam. Join in seasonal farm activities, or just relax while reading by the slow-combustion wood heater. Suits families, couples, small groups and overseas visitors.
NSW>New England and NW>Manilla
Oakhampton Homestead and Country Holidays
At Oakhampton Homestead you can look forward to a fantastic country retreat and farm stay holiday on one of Australia`s most appealing rural properties. Beautiful Oakhampton Homestead is located at Manilla in the Tamworth region of NSW. You`ll be introduced to horse riding, sheep shearing and fishing adventures at Split Rock Dam. We hope you`ll be convinced that this is your best choice if looking for a NSW farm stay holiday.
NSW>North Coast>Bellingen
Bellingen Farmstay
Bellingen Farmstay is situated on 22 pastured acres with river frontage adjacent to Newry State Forest in the Bellinger Valley. Coffs Harbour, the capital of the Holiday Coast, has an airport, train and bus services, and is just 35 minutes drive north. Our farmstay is a place to holiday together in a peaceful, green, stress-free environment. Your family can fish, swim, bird watch, canoe or simply relax and read.
NSW>North Coast>Grafton
Wave Hill Station
Wave Hill Station is a beautiful 5000 hectare working beef cattle property. Here you can experience the unique outback country life - a complete hideaway from the rest of the world yet only a leisurely 50 minutes drive from Grafton and ninety minutes from the beautiful beaches of Northern NSW. Guests can participate in general farm activities, or for the keen fisherperson or horse-rider, special trips to the Clarence River Gorge can be organised.
QLD>Brisbane>Baralaba
Myella Farmstay
Experience Outback Australia on a cattle station 125km S/W of Rockhampton. Myella is small, personal and relaxing. Enjoy horse riding, motorbike riding, 4WD farm tours, home cooking, campfires, feeding animals, cow milking and red dust! The farm stay is very activity based, however you can do as much or as little as you like. Guests enjoy the informal schedule and the fact that they are staying on a real farm. Tel: +61 (0) 7 4998 1290
VIC>Daylesford Macedon>Daylesford
Boomerang Holiday Ranch
Boomerang Holiday Ranch is a family owned and operated Camp located only 2km from the main centre of Daylesford and surrounded by picturesque Hepburn Regional Park. Boomerang Ranch offers trail riding through native bushland, with all rides supervised. School camps are a specialty with bunk style accommodation and a large range of fun outdoor activities. One hour trail or longer rides can be arranged. Bookings essential. School camps catered for.
VIC>Goldfields>Clunes
Tinakori Animal Farm
Tinakori Animal Farm is a holiday farm for families and groups. It is a farmstay with lots to see and do. Wildlife is reared on a Fauna Permit and Janet has cared for hundreds of sick or injured Australian native animals - her mob of very contented kangaroos is testament to this. Self Contained Accommodation is available. # Experience a working farm holiday # Feed and talk to the farm animals Kangaroos, wallabies, emus, deer and pigs, etc.
VIC>Mornington Peninsula>Main Ridge
Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm
Indulge in a total strawberry experience at the home of Australia`s largest strawberry producer. Explore the fields and pick our world famous Sunny Ridge strawberries (Nov to April), treat yourself to heavenly desserts, chocolate fondue berries, boutique fruit wines/liqueurs and local gourmet produce. Just over an hour drive south of Melbourne. The property now grows strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, and avocados. Tel: +61 (0) 3 5989 4500
VIC>West Gippsland>Darnum
Nickelby At Darnum
Nickelby At Darnum is the home of Nickelby Alpacas, Angelique`s Country Garden Natural Body Products, Angela Betheras Photography and Nickelby Olives. We are open to the public Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm, and public holidays. Closed Christmas Day. Come, experience and learn about alpacas and you can purchase the magnificent clothing and homewear accessories that are produced by their lovely soft fleece. Tel: +61 (0) 3 5627 8121
VIC>Western Port>Balnarring Beach
Rain, Hayne and Shine Farmyard
The Rain, Hayne and Shine Farmyard provides `hands on` experiences with a large variety of friendly farm animals to feed and cuddle. You will be amazed at the variety and quantity of animals residing on the farm. We even have a few native species in addition to the domestic stock. Enjoy `hands` on experiences with a large variety of friendly farm animals to feed and cuddle. Hay rides, BBQ, tea, coffee and pony rides.
VIC>Wine and High Country>Alexandra
Idlewild Park Farm Accommodation
Welcome to Idlewild Park farm accommodation, reopening in 2010 after the fires. A four star, two bedroom cottage overlooking prime Alexandra farm country, only one and a half hours north east of Melbourne. Idlewild Park is the perfect host farm for an easy getaway weekend, catering for both the local and international visitor. Relax in peaceful surroundings with magnificent views. Inside is warm and cosy and completely private.
VIC>Wine and High Country>Eurobin
Snowline Red Deer and Emu Tourist Farm
We invite the visitor to the Snowline Red Deer Stud and Tourist Farm Complex, established in 1987 as a commercial Deer Farm. The farm is situated on a 375 acre property, bordering the Mt Buffalo National Park. This unique Tourist Farm offers the visitor a grand opportunity to feed, touch and learn about these majestic animals with their unique characters and instinctive behaviour. Enjoy our gourmet meals, and homemade venison pies at the Red Stag Restaurant.
VIC>Wine and High Country>Mansfield
Stump Hill Farm Stay Accommodation
Stump Hill is a working farm running sheep, cattle, deer, and cropping, which borders both Mt. Samaria State Park and the Strathbogie Ranges, making it an ideal, affordable base camp for a rich variety of activities such as, fishing, snow skiing, water skiing, wind surfing, bush walking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and star gazing. The laid-back atmosphere in a rustic setting provides a means of escaping from the frantic pace of every-day-life.
VIC>Wine and High Country>Mansfield
Wappan Station
The Tehan family invites you to stay in our beautiful country cottages and enjoy a unique farm stay experience on Wappan Station. You`re going to love staying on this wonderful property located near Mansfield, Victoria, on the shores of Lake Eildon. Your Mansfield accommodation options include farm stay, country cottages and shearers quarters - with magnificent views of the High Country, Lake Eildon and Mount Buller.