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Farm experiences in Australia

Australian farms offer far more than fruit to pick. Many also invite visitors to feed and meet farm animals, join a guided farm or orchard tour, take a tractor or wagon ride, book a hands-on workshop, stay overnight with farm activities, or come along to a seasonal open day or harvest festival.

Every experience we list sits on a real working farm and was checked against the operator's own website, booking page or social channel on the date shown on each farm. Availability, session times and prices change with the season and the weather, so always confirm with the farm before you travel. Pick-your-own is still our main focus — most of these farms grow produce you can pick, too.

Browse by experience

Animal encounters 211 farms · 8 states Feed, pat or meet working-farm animals -- lamb feeding, cow cuddles, egg collecting, milking demonstrations and alpaca walks. Farm tours 204 farms · 8 states Guided or self-guided tours of a working farm, orchard, dairy, apiary or production operation, from orchard walks to truffle hunts. Tractor & wagon rides 29 farms · 5 states Advertised tractor, wagon or hay rides that form part of the on-farm visit. Farm stays with activities 131 farms · 8 states On-farm accommodation where staying guests are genuinely offered a farm activity -- animal feeding, egg collecting, chores or a tour. Farm workshops & classes 79 farms · 8 states Bookable on-farm classes led by the operator -- cheesemaking, beekeeping, preserving, flower and growing skills. Farm festivals & open days 48 farms · 7 states Dated public events centred on the working farm -- harvest festivals, open-farm days, blossom days and shearing days.

How the experiences compare

ExperienceVerified farmsStates represented
Animal encounters 211 ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Farm tours 204 ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Tractor & wagon rides 29 NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA
Farm stays with activities 131 ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Farm workshops & classes 79 ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Farm festivals & open days 48 ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

362 farms across 8 states currently offer a verified, available experience. Counts show farms with a currently available experience; more are held for review until we can confirm them.

Recently verified farms

How we verify farm experiences

Every experience is checked against the farm's own website, booking page or official social channel, with the date shown on each farm's page. We don't book, inspect or endorse these experiences, and desk research isn't the same as a live guarantee — availability, times and prices change, so always confirm with the farm before you travel. Pick-your-own is still what we do first: browse what you can pick or farms by region.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of farm experiences can you do in Australia?

Beyond pick-your-own, Australian farms offer animal encounters and feeding, guided farm tours, tractor and wagon rides, hands-on workshops, farm stays and seasonal open-farm events. This directory lists 362 verified farms across 8 states, grouped into six experience types you can browse below.

Do farm experiences need to be booked in advance?

Most do. Animal encounters, tours and workshops often run on set session times or by appointment, ticketed events sell out, and farm stays are always booked ahead. Each listing shows the access type and links to the farm's own booking page, so check and book before you travel rather than turning up.

Are these farm experiences suitable for young children?

Many are built for families — animal feeding, tractor rides and open-farm days especially. Each farm page notes kid-friendly facilities where we've confirmed them. Minimum ages and what's on can vary by session, so confirm suitability directly with the farm before you visit.