Bestbrook Mountain Resort, Maryvale
Nestled in the heart of the Great Dividing Range is Bestbrook Mountain Resort, a charmingly rustic homestead that has been offering a traditional Australian farmstay retreat since 2004. Here, visitors will find self-contained cabins, bunkhouses and bush camping, where travellers can rest their head at night after partaking in wholesome activities during the day. Animal feeding, butter churning, billy tea and damper classes, wagon rides, whip cracking and horse riding are some of the farm activities available, while a swimming pool, local attractions and a licensed bar and restaurant offer more options for your down time.
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Cedar Glen Farmstay, Beaudesert
Cedar Glen Farmstay can be found in the foothills of the Lamington National Park on a converted cattle property that now acts as a humble hideaway for leisure seekers. Visitors are welcome to stay in one of four on-site cottages, from the original homestead building to a charming dairy cottage. At Cedar Glen, guests can participate in farm activities from animal feeding, collecting eggs and milking the cows, or can venture off the beaten path for an all-ages horse-riding adventure through the Lost World Valley and past the Albert River. If that wasn’t enough, Cedar Glen also offers a twilight four-wheel drive tour to the top of Jack’s Rocks to enjoy champagne and sunset views.
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Wittacork Dairy Cottages, Maleny
High in the hills of the Sunshine Coast hinterland sits a rainforest retreat a offering much-needed respite from the manic moments of city living. Wittacork Dairy Cottages is a modern working dairy farm that encompasses 150 acres of rainforest, as well as close proximity to neighbouring Lake Baroon and Kondalilla National Park. Self-contained cottages overlook the peaceful waters of Lake Baroon, with more than five kilometres of walking tracks navigating through the rainforest, over creeks and around waterfalls. Activities include pony rides, egg collection, milking sessions (with all milk going to Maleny Dairies for bottling) and wildlife spotting.
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Bunyip Springs, Maidenwell
Offering an authentic rural experience is Maidenwell’s Bunyip Springs – a working beef cattle grazing farm of more than 250 hectares situated 23 kilometres from the Bunya Mountains National Park. Bordered by two creeks, the property offers eye-catching views and a plethora of scenery to explore. An on-site cottage, lodge and unit offer accommodation opportunities for visitors, with plenty of family-friendly activities on offer throughout the day. Gathering eggs, feeding the property’s various animals (including some friendly alpacas), nature walks, immersing yourself in nearby natural springs, horse riding or a visit to nearby Maidenwell will do wonders for the soul.
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