FARMSTAYS AND AGRITOURISM IN NSW

Farmstays are a great way to get to know what country life is like in Australia. Farmstays in NSW offer a wide variety of activities for visitors including the chance to crack a whip, watch sheepdogs in action, shear a and enjoy traditional Aussie damper by the campfire.

Multi-region

Australian Farm Tourism Australian Farm Tourism (AFT) is a division of Banora International Group, an inbound company providing expertise in the education, student, technical visit and homestay markets. AFT coordinates FIT and group host farmstays and technical visits in 13 locations Australia-wide. Locations in NSW include Bathurst, Central Coast, Hawkesbury, Holbrook and Tweed Valley. Tel: +61 7 4041 7990 www.austfarmtourism.com Horse riding, Scone

Australian Wildlife, Farmstay and Remote National Parks Tour – AEA Luxury Tours Diamond Series This two-day, one-night private charter tour includes accommodation at a working sheep and , wine tasting in the Hunter Valley and the stunning scenery of Coolah Tops, Wollemi and Blue Mountains national parks. Tel: +61 2 9971 2402 www.aealuxury.com.au

Quadrant Australia Operating for over 30 years across Australia, Quadrant specialises in tailor- made, special interest programs including agricultural technical tours, trade Wine tasting missions and nature-based programs showcasing wildflowers, birdwatching Image courtesy of AEA Luxury Tours and natural history. Tel: +61 2 6772 9066 www.quadrantaustralia.com

Cattle dog, Moree

Current as at 1 April 2017 Near Sydney

AAT Kings - Aussie Farm, Food & Wine Trail This unique full-day tour is exclusive to AAT Kings. Guests can escape the city and experience the Australian bush, whilst visiting a fruit orchard and Tobruk, an authentic farmstay, only 70-minutes’ drive from Sydney. Tour highlights include a tractor ride, picking stone fruits (November to January), making damper and billy tea over a campfire and seeing a sheep and demonstration. An authentic Aussie lunch is served at Tobruk before the journey continues to Tizzana Winery for wine tasting and cheese. This tour departs twice a week from Sydney. Sheep muster, Aussie Farm, Food & Wine Trail Image courtesy of AAT Kings

Tel: +61 2 9028 3518 (Inbound Sales) www.aatkings.com

Mowbray Park Farm, Picton Visitors to Sydney can experience a real slice of Australia at Mowbray Park, just nine kilometres from Picton and one hour from Sydney Airport. Mowbray Park Farm is a working farm and farmstay, set on 85 hectares. Guests can stay in a variety of country lodges with rates that include all meals and selected farm activities. Horse riding is available along with tennis, swimming, canoeing, boomerang throwing, sheep shearing, cattle feeding, working sheepdog demonstrations, whip-cracking, hayrides, egg collecting Sheep shearing, Boorowa and milking cows.

Tel: +61 2 4680 9243 www.farmstayholidays.com.au

Tobruk Sydney, Hawkesbury Valley Tobruk is an authentic farmstay experience 70 minutes’ drive from Sydney. Recently refurbished, the homestead is suitable for up to three families or 12 people, with a large dining and lounge room, three double bedrooms and bunkroom, bathroom, a kitchen, air conditioning and wrap-around balcony with BBQ. Guests can self-cater or enjoy meals in the Woolshed Restaurant and partake in the daily activity program. Represented by Australian Attractions. Scenic valley, Hawkesbury River

Tel: +61 2 8251 0078 (Australian Attractions) www.tobruksydney.com.au

Blue Mountains

Bilpin Springs Lodge, Bilpin This beautiful bed and breakfast/farmstay is set on four hectares of gardens and bushland. The property provides a Blue Mountains bush experience for families and couples. Catering for a maximum of 20 people at any one time, the lodge’s activities include canoeing, fishing and feeding farm animals. There is a country kitchen for self-catering and a full breakfast is served daily. Tel: +61 2 4567 0300 www.bilpinsprings.com.au

Karambi Orchard, Bilpin

Current as at 1 April 2017 Hunter Valley

Starline Alpacas Farmstay Resort, Broke This working alpaca farm has alpacas, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs and ducks. Accommodation consists of 13 self-contained cottages and three suites, sleeping up to eight people in one- to three- bedroom suites. The property has extensive gardens and facilities, including a tennis court, pool, spa and sauna. Tel: +61 2 6579 1081 www.starlinealpacas.com.au

Upper Hunter

Middlebrook Station, Scone Located 10 minutes from Scone, Middlebrook Station is owned by the Henderson family who run Merino sheep and cattle on the property. Comfortable self-contained accommodation is available for up to 24 guests in 12 bedrooms. The Woolshed in the homestead garden caters for morning and afternoon tea for coach groups. Birrong Suri Alpacas, Canyonleigh Tel: +61 2 6545 0389 Image courtesy of Birrong Suri Alpacas www.middlebrookstation.com

Southern Highlands

Birrong Suri Alpacas, Canyonleigh Birrong Suri Alpacas specialise in breeding the rare Suri, a member of the alpaca family. Its award-winning herd of pure white Suri thrive in the Southern Highlands, where visitors and small groups can join a 1.5-hour farm tour to learn all about these beautiful animals. See and handle the animals, including cria (baby alpacas). Tours run on demand and are strictly by appointment. Tel: +61 2 4878 9310 www.birrongsurialpacas.com.au Downunder Farmstays, Bowral Image courtesy of Downunder Farmstays Downunder Farmstays, Bowral

Downunder Farmstays provides quality farm host accommodation for individuals, families and groups at various properties near Bowral. Packages for up to three nights include accommodation, all meals, farm activities and transfers to and from the nearest meeting point. The most typical farms in the region are alpaca, crops, vineyard, beef cattle, horse, sheep and mixed farms. Tel: +61 3 9787 5232 www.downunderfarmstays.com.au

Farm Club Australia, Moss Vale Located near Moss Vale in the Southern Highlands, Farm Club is a family- owned agritourism business, featuring farmstay experiences, a cafe and a farm shop. Farm Club produces grass-fed Angus beef, lamb, free-range pork and eggs. Horses and working dogs as well as native wildlife are all part of the Farm Club experience. Accommodation ranges from country homestead Farm Club jeep tour and cottages to a bunk house. Outdoor adventures include canoeing, Image courtesy of Farm Club Australia flyfishing, 4WD tours, walks and birdwatching. Tel: +61 2 4883 4664 www.farmclubaustralia.com.au

Current as at 1 April 2017 North Coast

Honeycomb Valley, Nabiac Nestled in the Manning Valley, close to the beaches and lakes of Forster, Honeycomb Valley is a 36-hectare, family-run farm. Two cottages and the four-bedroom farmhouse accommodate up to 22 people; while a menagerie of farm animals and the largest solar oven in Australia are part of the farm experience. The farm produces its own line of natural beauty products using organic ingredients and offers courses in beekeeping and soapmaking. Coach groups are welcome for sun-baked morning teas and lunch tours. With orchards, vegetable gardens, a fish-stocked dam, native bee sanctuary and self-sufficient garden, it provides the full farm experience. Tel: +61 2 6554 1460 www.honeycombvalley.com.au

New England

Leconfield Jackaroo and Jillaroo School, near Tamworth Apple Orchard, Blue Mountains Leconfield teaches the skills needed to work on an Australian farm. It is the longest running Jackaroo and Jillaroo School in Australia, located in the beautiful rugged New England Ranges. The 11-day training program runs regularly throughout the year catering for groups of up to 25 people who participate in all the activities of a working sheep and cattle station. Activities include horse riding, natural horsemanship, cattle mustering, campfire cooking and swagging under the stars to create skilled jackaroos and jillaroos and an experience of a lifetime. No prior experience is necessary. Tel: +61 2 6769 4230 www.leconfieldjackaroo.com

Oakhampton Homestead and Country Holidays, Manilla Located in Manilla near Tamworth, this 1600-hectare property offers a range of accommodation including self-contained cabins and cottages, and bed and breakfast in the main homestead. All meals can be catered for or guests can use the kitchen for self-catering. Activities include horse riding, fishing, swimming, tennis, bicycle riding, birdwatching and farm activities such as shearing, milking or feeding animals. Tel: +61 2 6785 6517 www.oakhampton.biz

Jackaroo Jillaroo Experience, Bingara

Outback

Eldee Station, via Silverton An authentic sheep and cattle station operated by the Schmidt family for more than 80 years, Eldee Station is located one-hour’s drive north of Silverton in NSW and is accessible by road or private airstrip. Packages include meals in the Quarters Restaurant and accommodation ranges from 4.5-star suites to family rooms in the old shearer’s quarters. The property also offers a range of activities including 4WD tours, self-guided mountain bike rides and bushwalks plus a plunge pool and outdoor heated spa. Shearing shed, Scone Tel: +61 8 8091 2578 www.eldeestation.com

Current as at 1 April 2017 Outback Beds, various locations Outback Beds is a network of accommodation providers in Outback NSW who offer accommodation ranging from working sheep and cattle stations to bush pubs, bed and breakfasts and motels. Tel: 1800 005 298 (Australia only) www.outbackbeds.com.au

Trilby Station, Louth via Bourke Staying with the Murray family on their historic fifth-generation, 80,000- hectare is a great way to experience Outback NSW. Accommodation is in air-conditioned two-bedroom cottages where guests can choose to self-cater or enjoy a home-cooked meal delivered to their cottage. Activities also include birdwatching and bushwalking, fishing or yabbying and canoeing on the Darling River. Tel: +61 2 6874 7420 www.trilbystation.com.au

Riverina Darling River, Kinchega National Park Agricultural Tours Riverina, Narrandera

Agricultural Tours Riverina (ATR) is a specialist provider of tailored and pre- planned agricultural tours of the Riverina. Tours operate from one to several days, escorting visitors to commercial farms or agricultural service businesses. A wide range of products is included such as cotton, rice, citrus, sunflowers, sheep, vegetables and many more. ATR has close connections to a wide range of commercial, government and industry organisations with the ability to include the best examples of farms, industry organisations, agribusinesses and researchers in each program. Individuals, small groups and larger groups of up to 55 participants are catered for, every day of the year, with transport, meals and accommodation included on request. Each tour is accompanied by a local expert/guide and departs from Narrandera,

Griffith or another pre-arranged location. Tel: +61 419 407 804 Agricultural Tours Riverina www.agriculturaltoursriverina.com.au Image courtesy of Agricultural Tours Riverina

Hanericka Farmstay, The Rock near Albury Located 45 minutes’ drive from Albury, Hanericka Farmstay is an award- winning, sixth-generation wheat, sheep and cattle property. The full farm holiday package includes accommodation, all meals and farm activities such as chopping wood, bagging wheat, feeding animals, fencing, collecting eggs, catching yabbies and marking lambs. Facilities include a swimming pool, two tennis courts, table tennis and on-site farming museum. Tel: +61 2 6920 3709 www.hanericka.com.au

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Current as at 1 April 2017