Located in the picturesque Kerry Valley in Queensland’s Scenic Rim Region, within 75 minutes from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Tommerup’s Dairy Farm and Farm Stay is an authentic 6th generation working dairy farm. Dave, Kay and their children, Harry and Georgia work together to run the 200-acre family property. Guests are welcome help milk the dairy herd, feed the menagerie of farm animals or take a walk around the farm to catch a glimpse of the varied wildlife.

Nestled at the base of the beautiful Dial Range, only 8km inland from the picturesque seaside town of Penguin is the Rustic Hut Bush Retreat and farmstay accommodation. Guests can explore the various walking tracks through the stunning Tasmanian wilderness or participate in the daily farm activities including milking the cows, separating the cream and churning butter, afternoon animal feeding, and collecting eggs. They also have a Kids’ Club allowing parents some time to relax, plus a host of typical Australian rural activities such as cooking damper and billy tea, or roasting marshmallows around the fire.

Join farmers Mark and Kerriann on their picturesque property where the whole family can enjoy a range of farm experiences and activities, or simply relax and unwind in this peaceful setting. Diamond Forrest Farm is centrally located on the edge of the beautiful tall timber forests in the South West of Western Australia, midway between Manjimup and Pemberton. It offers a whole host of activities including daily animal feeding with more than 100 friendly animals, a petting pen with chickens, rabbits and Guinea pigs, plus canoeing on the dam or fishing for rainbow trout.

Peter and Annette Thomas transforming the dry, hilly paddocks of this Gippsland property into a lush jigsaw shaped by an orchard, trufferie, veggie patch, and paddocks for cows and sheep. With four dogs, two horses, and even peacocks roaming the grounds, it feels like an eccentric menagerie. The site contains two pet friendly cottages, perfect for kicking back with a glass of local wine while the sheep graze in a paddock just beyond the deck. In-house chef, Josh Thomas makes his own charcuterie, cooks with vegetables from the garden and puts eggs from the chooks to good use (perhaps in a camembert-stuffed breakfast omelette with homemade pickles on the side). The property also contains an on-site spa for the ultimate holiday indulgence.

How many times have you visited a beautiful vineyard and thought ‘I’d love to live here’? At Cupitt’s Winery, you can – well, for a little while. Cupitt’s Cottage offers boutique accommodation in the vineyard, and it’s just five minutes’ drive from Ulladulla, Milton and Mollymook Beach on the NSW South Coast. Sleeping up to four people, the 100-year-old renovated slab cottage features an original stone fireplace, full kitchen, antique furniture, BBQ, dining on the deck and a verandah that takes in the extraordinary views over the vineyard to the Budawang Ranges and Burrill Lake.