Pass time in idle conversation with other guests in the shared lounge of this luxe homestead in The Tweed hinterland. Or book the entire property – one of the best farm stays in Queensland – to accommodate your entourage during the annual Savour the Tweed festival in October; it has eight bedrooms, a pickleball court and lap pool. The old vineyard still has grape vines stitched in rows and ocean views stretching to the horizon. Fire up the pizza oven, head to Potager down the road for lunch and do a tasting at Husk Distillery. 750 Carool Road, Carool; hillsidecarool.au

The three standalone luxury cabins at coastal property Five Acres all have uninterrupted views across Western Port Bay. They are individually designed with handcrafted concrete outdoor baths, log fires and grazing platters of locally made wine and produce on arrival. The Phillip Island food scene and wildlife coast are on the doorstep of the cabins. A genuinely beautiful coastal farm stay for those who prefer their pastoral escapes with serious style. 46 Mchaffies Lane, Ventnor; fiveacres.com.au

This five-bedroom heritage homestead sleeping 10 on the banks of the Delatite River has the Victorian Alps as a backdrop. Daily farming operations run separately from guest areas, keeping the experience of a stay amid the soaring oak trees and rambling rose briars feel peaceful and private. Base yourself here for Mansfield’s growing food and wine scene, long walks along the river and the slower mornings you need for a genuine reset. 585 Chapel Hill Road, Delatite; riverfieldhomestead.com.au

Originally built as an artist’s studio, this mud-brick retreat is located at Hill Top Hives, a working Gippsland honey farm that has been transformed into one of the region’s sweetest stays. Hand-laid walls, high ceilings and a Japanese-inspired bathroom with charred timber tones set the scene, while the surrounding gardens draw koalas, black wallabies and tawny frogmouths. Gippsland’s farm gates, Grand Ridge Rail Trail and Tarra-Bulga National Park are all close by. 23 Castle St, Mirboo North; hilltophives.net.au

This Sunshine Coast hinterland hang, just down from the Big Pineapple and 45 minutes from Noosa, offers country-luxe accommodation and an onsite farmhouse restaurant offering hearty country cuisine. Resident miniature cows, donkeys, horses and sheep roam the property and crops include pineapples, sugar cane and macadamia nuts. What isn’t sourced directly from the farm comes from local providores such as Woombye Cheeses, Woombye Butchery and Mooloolaba Seafoods. Walden Road, Woombye; sixty6acres.com

Set on a working avocado farm near to Echuca-Moama on the Murray River, this architect-designed off-grid sanctuary overlooks pretty Pollack Forest. An in-house coffee station, gin and wine honesty bar and king bed in organic Carlotta+Gee French linen complete the mood. Guests visiting during avocado season are treated to a box of the much-loved fruit and a hamper with provisions for the ultimate breakfast of smashed avo on toast. 926 Gonn Road, Barham; lostfoundretreat.com.au

Bendooley Estate checks all the boxes for a foodie farm stay in the Southern Highlands: wine, food and countryside. A design-led cellar door and inventive restaurant with vineyard views on one side and bookshelves on the other is central to the property where the accommodation ranges from intimate studio retreats to two- and three-bedroom cottages. It’s one of the best places to eat, drink and stay in Berrima. 3020 Old Hume Highway, Berrima; bendooleyestate.com.au

Kimo Estate is between Sydney and Melbourne and just 10 minutes from Gundagai. One of the oldest properties in the Riverina Region, it dates back to the early 1830s and still operates as a working sheep and cattle farm. Choose between the off-grid A-frame eco huts with hilltop views and wood-fired hot tubs, the restored Victorian-era cottages or rustic shearers’ quarters sleeping 12. Head to The Sir George, in nearby Jugiong, one of the best regional NSW pubs for road-trippers to refuel. 1218 Nangus Rd, Nangus; kimoestate.com

Set on Washburton Farm, with views of Burrill Lake and the Budawang Ranges, Cupitt’s Estate provides an unforgettable foodie experience on a farm. The luxury villas lean into the pastoral charm of the property which has a restaurant that sources as much as possible directly from the sprawling garden paired with Cupitt’s Estate wines. It’s one of NSW’s best winery restaurants. 58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla; cupittsestate.com.au

This 61-hectare regenerative farm in West Gippsland raises grass-fed beef and spray-free garlic, with accommodation in The Ridge House for travellers who want the full immersive agritourism experience. Cook with produce grown on the land and explore the property’s mix of pasture and bushland. The team also runs hands-on workshops for would-be farmers looking to turn a tree-change dream into a sustainable business plan. 460 Yarragon South Road, Yarragon; greenhillsfarm.com.au

Daylesford is considered one of the most beautiful regional towns in Australia for eating and drinking thanks largely to the Lake House, one of Australia’s great destination diners. The regenerative 40-hectare Dairy Flat Farm nearby supplies the restaurant with vegetables, herbs and flowers. An orchard, olive grove, beehives, vineyard and bakehouse round out the operation. Guests of the Lake House can join a guided farm tour on select days or stay onsite at Dairy Flat Lodge, a country house with its own mineral pool that can be rented out exclusively or suite-by-suite. 238 Dairy Flat Rd, Musk; dairyflatfarmdaylesford.com.au

Set on 405 hectares of rolling farmland beneath the dramatic escarpments of Kangaroo Valley, Barranca’s four architecturally designed villas sleep between four and eight guests with sweeping valley views and outdoor fire pits. Meet the resident horses, donkeys and cattle, swim in the private creek or arrange in-villa dining through Dine In by Brooke Silk. Kangaroo Valley’s Farmers Market, The General Cafe and The Friendly Inn are all just a short drive away. 408 Bunkers Hill Road, Kangaroo Valley; barranca.com.au

Communing with horses is up there at the top of the happiness index. Get a taste of the horsey life at Eden Farm Escape where you can indulge your dream of a life on the farm without having to shovel manure or muck in around a pig pen. Collect farm-fresh eggs from Cluckingham Palace, go horse riding (for an extra fee) and swim in the freshwater dam. Make new friends while toasting marshmallows around the communal fire pit. 13 Hanlons Rd S, Bilpin; edenequine.com.au

This certified organic, biodynamic farm in WA produces wine, avocados, olive oil, capers and honey. Guests staying in the bungalows overlooking the vineyard can enjoy self-guided agritourism walks and pick up seasonal produce from the vegetable garden for dinner. In addition to the resident cows, pigs, sheep, geese, chickens and ducks, there are kangaroos and native birds on the property. 287 Burnside Rd, Margaret River; burnsideorganicfarm.com.au

A historic 1851 stone cottage stands at the heart of Skillogalee estate in SA’s Clare Valley, where the first vines were planted in 1970. Spend the day exploring some of SA’s under-the-radar regional towns before checking into charming Willow Glen House. Book ahead for an in-room dinner paired with wines you can enjoy in situ on the family-owned single-estate vineyard. Plan B: pick up a hamper to enjoy in one of many scenic spots around the estate. 23 Trevarrick Road, Spring Gully; skillogalee.com.au