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Farm Stay NSW – Hunter Valley & Kangaroo Valley

THE BEST FARM STAYS, STATION STAYS & VINEYARD HOTELS IN NEW SOUTH WALES IN 2023

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For farm stays near Sydney, NSW, two areas stand out: Hunter Valley and Kangaroo Valley, both within three hours of Sydney and both offering wild natural landscapes, spectacular scenery, good food and wine as well as some of the best farm stays in NSW.

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KANGAROO VALLEY

Two hours south west of Sydney NSW and about two and a half hours north east of Canberra ACT, lies a treat for lovers of nature and food. The Kangaroo Valley, to many Australia’s most beautiful valley, lies in the heart of NSW’s Southern Highlands and is an area of lush rainforest, rolling green hills, small vineyards and farms.

HOW TO GET THERE:

From Sydney NSW: Take the M31 south, exiting at Aylmerton to take the B31 through Mittagong and Bowral until you reach the town of Kangaroo Valley. The journey from Sydney should take no more than two hours.

From Canberra ACT: Take the A23 which leads on to the M23 just outside the city. Follow the M23 for about two hours or so before exiting at the A28 towards Moss Vale. At Moss Vale take Nowra Road and follow it on to the B73 until Kangaroo Valley. Total journey time two and a half hours.

WHERE TO GO: 

Kangaroo Valley is a more compact area than Hunter Valley and is broadly centred around the town of Kangaroo Valley itself. The town is a charming little place; small, relaxed and friendly, and dates all the way back to 1870.

Pie shop at Ballingerry, Kangaroo Valley, NSW.
Pie Shop at Ballingerry.

You’ll find a few nice little arts and crafts shops here as well as restaurants and cafes. You can try some homemade desserts at the Kangaroo Valley Fudge House & Ice Creamery or some famous fresh pies at the Old Store in the nearby hamlet of Barrengarry. The town of Kangaroo Valley isn’t much of a nightlife hot spot but does have one good pub at the Friendly Inn Hotel.

Pretty much everyone who comes to Kangaroo Valley will take a stroll across Hampden Bridge, Australia’s last remaining wooden suspension bridge, and a historical icon. History lovers will also be interested in the Kangaroo Valley Pioneer Village Museum just next to the bridge which recreates the old settlements of the region with an early settlers hut, farming equipment, old photographs and artifacts. The gardens are lovely too and it’s a nice place for a picnic.

There are plenty of outdoor activities to be enjoyed in Kangaroo Valley, and all can be arranged from the town or from any of its farm stays; sailing, kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking etc. etc.

There are also a number of wineries and vineyards around the valley, not nearly as many as in Hunter Valley, as the industry here is less established but plenty enough all the same, and just like in Hunter Valley you’ll find most do vineyard tours and tasting sessions and have a friendly, informal atmosphere. They will all have high standards but to name one, the award winning Yarrawa Estate at 43B Scotts Rd., Upper Kangaroo, is a solidly good choice.

Griffins Walking Track:

One of NSW’s loveliest hikes, the Griffin takes you 11km through Morton National Park, Meryla Pass and the Yarrunga Creek Valley and has some stunning scenery.  You’ll have towering sandstone cliffs to admire and sweeping views across to Mt. Carrialoo and Mount Moollattoo, plus lots of wildlife, especially birdlife up close.

It can be a tough walk with plenty of steep sections, and at 11km each way it might not be easy to do it all without overnight camping but it’s certainly worth it.

Manning’s Lookout:

A much easier venture for those wanting a hike and some great views is the short walk through the bush from the car park at Manning’s to the lookout itself which also has some incredible views over the valley.

Fitzroy Falls:

Also in the Morton National Park, the spectacular Fitzroy Falls is one of the most popular attractions around Kangaroo Valley. It’s easily accessible with a 150m board walk leading up to the falls plus a visitors centre with a cafe, it consists of three waterfalls in fact and has amazing views over the rainforests of Yurrunga Creek.

Gerringong Falls:

Farther afield and a lot less accessible is the equally spectacular Gerringong Falls, so inaccesible is it in fact that many people don’t even know it’s there. It is a hidden gem though, with a wilderness feel that is a little lost at Fitzroy.

It’s near the little town of Robertson and to get there you take the Budderoo Mountain Road until it meets the Gerringong Falls Walking Track. There is a car park there, and the rest of the way you will be mountain biking or hiking for nearly 10km until you reach the falls. A magnificent sight that you may just have all to yourself.

 


WHERE TO STAY: A FEW OF OUR RECOMMENDED FARM STAYS IN KANGAROO VALLEY, NSW:

 

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    Rocky Mountains Lodge

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    Category: Family Friendly Farm Stays, Horse Riding Stays, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: 24 Hillcrest View Ln.
    Kangaroo Valley
    New South Wales
    2577
    Australia
    This peaceful, friendly farm stay near Sydney NSW, overlooks the Kangaroo Valley and has lodge style accommodation on a working horse & cattle farm with some really gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside. Horse riding is a big feature at the farmstay; you can arrange lessons and trail rides that are among Australia‘s most beautiful, into the Morton National Park right next door for example, through rainforests and even right up to the top of Mt. Moollootoo. Kids too can enjoy a ride on one of their ponies. THE ACCOMMODATION: The self catering accommodation is in the form of old style timber lodges; the bigger lodge can accommodate up to eight people, with two separate double bedrooms and four single bunk beds in the lounge area. There are also two bathrooms, a fully equipped open plan kitchen and lounge with an open log fire, and there’s a barbecue area just outside the door. The smaller mini lodge has an open plan lounge & kitchen, bathroom and a mezzanine level above with a queen size bed. The sofa in the lounge area also opens out into a double bed so it can a fit a total of four people. There’s a barbecue area just outside the door too. Note: For a digital detox there is no WiFi! PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. THE FARM: It’s a working farm with a herd of cattle and dozens of horses. The owners are horse experts and enthusiasts, and have years of experience of horse riding, teaching and exploring the local area on horseback. The farm itself leads on to Mt. Moollootoo and has sections of open pasture land, rainforest and open bush that leads into Morton National Park. All of which makes it a really special place for horse riding and there are dozens of fantastic trails that the owners are always happy to guide you around. You can head up through the rainforest to the top of Mt Moollootoo from where the views are simply spectacular, taking in Morton Park, the Kangaroo River & Lake Yurunga. They have a few friendly READ MORE
     
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    The Heavens Mountain Escape

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    Category: Family Friendly Farm Stays, Farm Hotels with Spa, Luxury Farm Stays, Organic Farm Stays, Pet Friendly Farm Stays, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: 94 Paddington Lane
    Kangaroo Valley
    New South Wales
    2577
    Australia
    The Heavens offers luxury cottages with spa baths on its own 160 acre, blissfully peaceful, slice of Kangaroo Valley countryside. It is very much a place to relax and completely unwind, and can make a tempting romantic getaway from Sydney, though it also happily caters for families too. THE ACCOMMODATION: There are two one-bedroom and one two-bedroom cottages to choose from. All are spacious and fully contained with top of the range kitchen facilities, lounge with satellite TV, comfortable beds and spa baths/jacuzzis in the bathrooms. They all offer plenty of privacy and solitude and, from the verandah outside, you have lovely views over the surrounding farmland, and your own barbecue facilities. Check out all the options on the booking page here.  The cottages overlook the farm where you’ll find alpacas, goats, pigs, hens, ducks and guinea fowl as well as a huge amount of the wildlife that Kangaroo Valley is famous for; kangaroos of course, plus wallaroos, wombats, wallabies, echidnas and plenty more. Guests are welcome to stroll around the farm and meet some of the animals go hiking around the bush or treat themselves to a massage package from their on-call professional masseuses. PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. THE LOCATION: The Heavens is just 6km from Kangaroo Valley town and the whole area has loads to offer the outdoors types; horse riding, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, rock climbing, fishing etc., and the scenery is, famously, simply gorgeous all around. Kangaroo Valley has plenty to offer food and wine lovers too. There are quite a few wineries which offer wine tours in the surrounding area and some lovely small towns with plenty of food culture, farmers markets etc. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “Refreshing, relaxing, romantic, just perfect for what we needed. Thank you. The complete experience was exceptional, the walks, the room, the view, the service and the perfect place to feel away from home and be self isolated. My partner ended up having emergency dental surgery and the owners checked in to see how the patient was doing. Would have stayed longer if we could but READ MORE
     
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    Heggy’s Farm Cottage

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: Wattamolla Road
    Wattamolla
    New South Wales
    2535
    Australia
    Heggy’s Farm Cottage near to both Kangaroo Valley & Berry, NSW, is a gorgeous rural retreat on a hilltop overlooking the typically green hills that are a classic feature of this part of rural NSW. The cottage itself is quaint, charming and very well appointed, but it comes second to its fabulous surroundings; the beautifully tended gardens, the farm and bushland, and the lovely views all around. THE ACCOMMODATION: The homely little cottage can sleep a maximum of two, and is fully self catering and fully private. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge area and one double bedroom and bathroom. Though modern, super clean and comfortable, the cottage, quiet refreshingly, doesn’t have any WiFi or TV; it is a place to switch off, though it does have a radio! You can choose to have as much or as little interaction with the friendly farm owners as you like. The farm itself is a fully working farm, with cattle, hens and honey bees. It has won awards for some of its food, with its home spun honey, jams and chutneys, being especially popular. To try some for yourself you will be offered a great, complimentary, gourmet breakfast basket to start the day with which includes fresh homemade bread and farm eggs, and of course their famous honey. You can also of course welcome to buy some of the farm produce to take home. The farm and the bushland that surrounds is lovely to wander around and has various walking trails that can be explored, and guests will also have facilities like the swimming pool and tennis courts at their disposal. PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. THE LOCATION: Near the famous Kangaroo Valley and to the town of Berry, NSW, the farm stay is a great base for exploring both. For those not familiar with the area you can read all about it here, but to sum up; this very lovely and very fertile part of rural NSW has long been famous for its rich agricultural tradition, then graduated into being equally famous for various forms of nature and READ MORE
     
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    Minimbah Farm Cottages

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    Category: Family Friendly Farm Stays and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: 48 Nugents Creek Road
    Kangaroo Valley
    New South Wales
    2577
    Australia
    Minimbah is a lovely, very family friendly, Kangaroo Valley retreat with three spacious self catering cottages on its 150 acre working farm, which is surrounded by rainforest and has a number of friendly animals including cows, goats, alpacas, sheep and hens. THE ACCOMMODATION: There is one 6 bedroom cottage, one three bedroom and one two bedroom cottage to choose from. All of which are spacious, comfortable and well equipped, and with the help of some sofa beds and bunk beds have a maximum occupancy of 16, 11 and 8 respectively. Check them all out on the booking page here. They lie on one side of the farm, roughly 80 metres from each other, but are nicely set to ensure enough privacy for each. There is much to see and do around the farm, especially, but certainly not exclusively, for kids, though they do have a ‘kid’s fort’ playground with plenty of fun games to keep them occupied. Guests are free to wander the farm as they please and help feed the friendly alpacas and goats, collect eggs, paddle in the creek, have a picnic or go wildlife spotting where, with a bit of patience, you can see a remarkable amount of wildlife; kookaburras, lyre birds, wedge tailed eagles, echidnas, kangaroos, wombats and more. Note: there is  no WiFi. PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. THE LOCATION: Minimbah Farm is just a kilometre and a half from the quaint Kangaroo Valley village, which makes for a pleasant walk through some lovely verdant countryside. There you’ll find some nice cafes, restaurants and shops and from where you can organize all sorts of the outdoor activities which are a typical feature of a holiday in Kangaroo Valley; boat trips down the river, hot air ballooning, horse riding, visits to wineries etc. You are also close to NSW’s south coast and some great beaches, with Shoalhaven Heads (half an hour) and Jervis Bay (one hour) within driving distance. The journey from Sydney should take less than two hours. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “Our kids, ages ranging from 2-7 had the most amazing time READ MORE
     

 

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HUNTER VALLEY

Vineyard Hotel in Hunter Valley, NSW.

Just north of Sydney NSW, between the Blue Mountains and the Barrington Tops, the Hunter Valley is Australia‘s oldest wine producing region, and has been producing quality wines for around two hundred years.

Semillon is by far the most famous of its wines but it also produces some Chardonnay, Cabernet, Verdelho and Shiraz Sauvignon too.

It is home to over 150 wineries, cellar doors and vineyards, most of them being boutique affairs that are well used to visitors and you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere throughout.

It is hard to pick some favourites but the organic, biodynamic Krinklewood Vineyard at 712 Wollombi Road, Broke, or Eagles Rest Wines at 534 Oakey Creek Road Pokolbin are two good choices which do tours of their vineyards as well as cellar door tasting sessions. Eagles Rest has extensive olive plantations too which you can also tour and get a chance to taste their extra virgin olive oil.

It’s not just wine tourism in the Valley these days though, the region is a delight for all kinds of nature and food lovers, with a huge amount of indoor and outdoor activities and some very beautiful rural scenery.

 

HOW TO GET THERE:

Getting there is easy, it’s about two hours up the the M1 from Sydney until you see the exit sign for Cessnock, the town at the heart of the valley. If you’re carless then you can also jump on one of the trains that link Sydney to Singleton and Maitland.

If you have got a car though, and some time on your hands, you can exit the M1 at Calga and head along Tourist Drive 33 and the World Heritage listed Great North Road. This route offers some beautifully wild scenery and a chance to stop off at the historic little town of Wollombi as well as the very informative and enjoyable Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park.

From Newcastle, it’s less than an hour by car though again, if slow travel is your thing, a nicer way to go might be to take one of the river boats that sail up the Hunter River from the centre of Newcastle, where you can jump off at the towns of Singleton or Maitland and maybe hire a car or bike from there.

 

WHERE TO GO: SOME TOWNS TO VISIT.

Cessnock:

Cessnock is the starting point for most visits to the Hunter Valley. It is the area’s largest town and gets very lively at weekends. You’ll find some high quality restaurants here including the 221 Restaurant and Bar at the Royal Oak Hotel, an award winning establishment that lives up the hype, and the even more famous Muse Restaurant about ten minutes north of Cessnock at Pokolbin.

Art enthusiasts will be impressed with the Cessnock Performing Arts Centre, the Cessnock Regional Art Gallery and the Marthaville Arts and Cultural Centre. There are plenty of cafes, bars, wine and craft shops around town too and all in all it makes for a very pleasant place to stroll around on summer evenings.

The town also has the children’s favourite Hunter Valley Zoo, which has a lot of mainly native wildlife, and offers a more hands on approach than a usual zoo in that many animals can be patted and fed. Cessnock also offers easy access to Watagans and the Werakata National Parks, gorgeous areas of wild bush and rainforest that are full of interesting flora and fauna (you can read more about them further down the page).

It is also a base for many tour companies offering everything from hot air ballooning, sky-diving, and bush walking to the classic Hunter Valley wine and food tours.

Singleton:

Singleton is a laid back little town to the north of Cessnock, and on the banks of the Hunter River. Though smaller than Cessnock it also offers plenty in the way of food and wine tourism and also has easy access to some stunning national parks; the Wollemi, the Yengo and the especially stunning Barrington Tops National Park, (more about those further down the page).

About twenty miles outside of Singleton you’ll find one of Australia’s best golf courses, designed by Australia’s best ever golfer; the Greg Norman designed Vintage Golf Course.

And, just like Cessnock you’ll find plenty of companies offering tours of the surrounding area which also has many famous wineries to be explored.

Maitland:

Just along the river from Singleton, Maitland is another laid back town with an equally nice atmosphere. Like most of the Hunter Valley, farm and food culture are important here and a particular quaint feature around Maitland are the road side stalls where local farmers pitch up with their own, usually organic, fresh farm produce to sell to passers by.

You can spend a day at the lovely park in the centre of town, pay a visit to the colonial era jail museum, take a river boat to the cute, national trust village of Morpeth with its lovely old sandstone buildings, or drive along the lovely Paterson Scenic Route just outside town.

WHERE TO GO: NATIONAL PARKS.

Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s best area for national parks, with an incredible amount of wild scenery to be discovered. It would take months to explore them all and to choose one over the other is very difficult. Here they are in no particular order.

Barrington Tops:

The Barrington Tops National Park lies far to the north of Hunter Valley, is a World Heritage Area, and if you’re coming from Sydney for the first time, will be a spectacular introduction to rural NSW.  It has the ancient Gondwana Rainforest, acres of sub alpine woodland and some fantastic hiking trails, especially around Aeroplane Hill, Gloucester Falls and Sharpe’s Creek. The mountains are high and some of the hikes are strenuous enough but the views can be incredible, especially at Thunderbolt Lookout for example.

Watagans:

The Watagans National Park near Cessnock offers wilderness and rainforest hikes and is especially important for its Aboriginal heritage. The ancient home of the Awabakal and Darkinjung People, it has over forty sites of aboriginal art and engravings around the park.

It’s mainly forest land and rich in plant life; lots of brush cherry, mountain blue and yellow wattle trees, and colourful flowers; purple happy wanderers, orange banksias and many more. The views too can be spectacular, especially the Narrow Place Lookout over the Hunter Valley and the Monkey Face Lookout, which has sweeping views back over the Martinsville Valley.

Wollemi:

Wollemi is a World Heritage listed park full of spectacular sandstone rock formations, gorges and canyons. The amazing Colo Gorge for example has one of the largest canyon systems in Australia. It also has a strong connection with the Aboriginal people, having over 120 ceremonial sites and rock engravings.

Yengo:

Yengo is another area with a rich aboriginal heritage and is also a sacred place for the Darkinjung, as well as the Wonnarua people. It lies south of Singleton and east of Cessnock and has many trails that can be best explored by 4WD or mountain bike; the Big Yango Loop Trail for example or the Howes Trail.

Walking trails include the Finchley Cultural Trail, which showcases many examples of Aboriginal art and leads on up to Finchley Lookout which has stunning views, and lower down in the forest there is the Yango Track which runs though thick forest and has an amazing amount of animal and plant life to be admired.


 

WHERE TO STAY: A FEW OF OUR RECOMMENDED FARM STAYS NEAR HUNTER VALLEY, NSW.

 

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    Starline Alpacas Farm Stay Resort

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    Category: Family Friendly Farm Stays, Farm Hotels with Spa, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: 1100 Milbrodale Rd
    Broke
    New South Wales
    2330
    Australia
    Amongst the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, this farm stay is a working alpaca farm with a few extra luxuries for guests: a tennis court, sauna, spa, swimming pool, barbecue and children’s playground. Accommodation is in the form of cottages with a balcony and outdoor seats, a full kitchen, and a lounge with flat-screen TV. Visitors are more than welcome to meet and feed the animals at any time. The cottages are located next to the alpaca fields with views of the animals. Guests are welcome to meet and feed the animals at any time throughout the day. There is free Wi-Fi at the reception area which also has a souvenir shop and sells a range of alpaca knitwear. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “A fantastic stay. There is so much to do. Pool, tennis courts, bikes, feeding the animals etc. We stayed with friends and we each had our own place which was awesome. So close yet still your own space….” “So clean, great shower, plenty of space. All the animals on the property were super cute. We got the cabin that was brand new so was great! Loved it!…” >> CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS & TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT STARLINE ALPACAS FARM STAY: READ MORE
     
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    Emma’s Cottage Vineyard

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    Category: Family Friendly Farm Stays, Self Catering Farm Stays, and Vineyard Hotels
    Address: 438 Wilderness Road, Lovedale
    Cessnock
    New South Wales
    2325
    Australia
    Near Cessnock, and the heart of Hunter Valley, Emma’s Cottage Vineyard is well known among wine lovers. It has been producing premium boutique wines from seven different varieties of hand picked grapes since 1989 and offers a full compliment of wine tourism activities. It is also perfectly located to visit the many other vineyards and cellar doors that dot this part of Hunter. Their accommodation is also of the highest quality though and so even if, like many people, you have no interest in wine, the calm, healing atmosphere make it a great place to de-stress for pretty much anyone. They also have a highly rated restaurant, Restaurant Trey, an on-site art gallery hosting regular exhibitions and an outdoor seasonal swimming pool. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have a choice of two, three and four bedroom private cottages to sleep up to a maximum of eight. All are modern, spacious and very comfortable with fully equipped kitchens, large living and dining rooms with large flat screen TV, cosy log fire, air con, music dock, as well as furnished outdoor space with gas BBQ facilities. Check your options out on the booking page here.  Note: no Wifi available. PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. THE LOCATION: In Lovedale, just off the Wine Country Drive, a few minutes north from Cessnock, Emma’s is surrounded by boutique wineries and cellar doors just like its own and is a great place to base yourself for tours of one of Australia’s premier wine making regions. If you have an interest in the history of this iconic area you may be interested to know that there is a heritage listed, 19th century era cemetery on the Emma’s Vineyard property, one which contains many big names of the early wine industry. It’s not just wine though, the Hunter Valley, and this part of Hunter particularly, is also a place for foodies to indulge, with a tremendous amount of great restaurants, cafes, farmer’s markets and the like. The enthusiastic owners of Emma’s Vineyard can point you in the right direction for all this and more, plus they have their READ MORE
     
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    Belford Block Eight, Hunter Valley

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    Address: 65 Squire Cl
    Belford
    New South Wales
    2335
    Australia
    Near Belford and the gateway to NSW’s Hunter Valley wine region, the very highly rated, and intriguingly titled, Block Eight Farm (there’s a rather mundane explanation for the name!), has luxury self catering cottages on its 100 acre, wine and olive oil producing, slice of rural paradise. THE ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation really sets a high standard for other farm stays in NSW to follow. There is a choice of one double bedroom ‘villas’ plus a three bedroom cottage that can sleep up to six. All of them are extremely well appointed, stylish and modern, but still retain something of a homely country farmhouse feel. They are all extremely spacious too, with top of the range kitchens and comfortable, stylish lounge areas with traditional wood burners. The bathrooms too are outstanding and come with underfloor heating. Outside you’ll have a private verandah from where to admire the beautiful views, with one of their complimentary bottles of wine perhaps, and there is a barbecue at your service too. Along with the wine you will also receive complimentary gourmet breakfast hampers, Nespresso coffee pods, a selection of Hunter Valley cheeses, and some other little treats too. PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. THE FARM & VINEYARDS: Though having great success with luxury agritourism Block Eight is also a fully working farm and vineyard. It has been producing quality wine for many years now including Semillon, Shiraz Rose and Frizzante. They produce a line of extra virgin olive oil too from their ten acres of frantoio olive groves. You can sample the produce and of course buy some to take home as you wish. There are lots of animals at the farm, both wild and tame, with dozens of wallabies, kangaroos, swans and goannas for example roaming around, as well as, amongst others, their own domestic pigs, goats and hens. Note: To keep a peaceful atmosphere this farm stay can’t accommodate children or pets! THE LOCATION: The farm is in a beautiful setting and you can feel free to wander around both the farm and the bushland that surrounds. Outside the farm boundaries there is a READ MORE
     
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    RDC Vineyard Estate

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Self Catering Farm Stays, and Vineyard Hotels
    Address: 479 Hermitage Road
    Pokolbin
    New South Wales
    2320
    Australia
    The Red Door Collective on Hermitage road, Pokolbin has classy, boutique accommodation for adults only (over 15s) on its 25 acre vineyard estate and working winery which has sweeping views of the Brokenback Mountains. It has a cellar door which sells its own award winning wines and does relaxed, informal wine tasting sessions, and there is an on-site cafe-diner serving ‘modern Australian fusion food’ which includes wholesome all-day breakfasts and good fresh coffee. THE ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation consists of two private 2-bedroom cottages to sleep up to six, and two private double suites (that can be interconnected if needs be). They are all super comfortable, clean and well appointed with the cottages being fully self contained with kitchen facilities. Check out all the details on the booking page here. The cottage accommodation is self catering but breakfast is included in the rate for stays of over two nights and includes cooked, a la carte options as well as continental. The RDC cafe serves up great fresh food and coffee all day and you can arrange picnic hampers to take away. Make sure too to sample their highly rated wines at the cellar door. At the RDC you can enjoy a massage in the privacy of your own accommodation or outdoors in the gardens, take one of their guest bicycles to tour the local Pokolbin area or go on one of their guided bike tours. PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “Very friendly hosts that couldn’t do enough for you. Fantastic location, especially for wine tours and kangaroo spotting, we saw kangaroos everyday and once hopped past us whilst enjoying wine on the cottage patio. Very relaxed vibe in the heart of vineyards and beautiful views! Breakfast was amazing, especially the French toast! The Cottages were equipped with everything you could possibly need. Highly recommend the Red Door Collective!…” “We had a fabulous stay at the RDC and our hosts couldn’t have been nicer or friendlier people! They were so very helpful with ideas for sightseeing while we were in the area and they made us READ MORE
     

 

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Our Choices For The Best Farm Stays & Vineyard Hotels All Across New South Wales:

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    Crystal Creek Meadows

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, Farm Hotels with Spa, Luxury Farm Stays, Organic Farm Stays, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: 1655 Kangaroo Valley Rd
    Kangaroo Valley
    New South Wales
    2577
    Australia
    The eco-friendly Crystal Creek Meadows has four very private, luxury guest cottages on their small farm in the midst of some typically gorgeous Kangaroo Valley countryside, just 3km from Kangaroo Valley village itself. It’s very much a place to relax and recuperate and guests can treat themselves to yoga classes and various day spa and massage packages in the privacy of their cottage or in a secluded spot in the grounds. THE ACCOMMODATION: You have a choice between the one double bedroom cottages; the Billabong and the Jolly Jumbuck, and the two double bedroom; the Fleur Farm and Rose Garden. Check them out on the booking page here. All are spacious and super clean and comfortable with King and Queen size beds and particularly plush bathrooms with free standing bathtubs and stocked with the owners’s own organic, handmade aromatherapy products. Other facilities include WiFi, satellite TV & DVD, cosy log fires and top of the range kitchens. The accommodation is self catering but you can enjoy a generous deluxe breakfast hamper in the mornings supplied by the farm owners, which include some free range farm eggs, home-baked scones and a range of herbal teas. Evening meals too can be arranged with a little advanced notice and if cooking your own you can feel free to pick some of the ingredients; organic fruit, vegetables and herbs straight from the gardens. You can while away the time at Crystal Creek just relaxing and detoxing from the city, but you can also go wildlife spotting, fruit or flower picking, picnicking or night time star gazing. If you want to tour further afield, around the enchanting Kangaroo Valley, you can borrow one of the farm’s bikes. PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. THE LOCATION: Kangaroo Valley village is just 3km away from the farm and so you are very central to all that the Valley has to offer. There is much to do and see in the surrounding area, much of it food and wine based, but lots of outdoor sports, hot air ballooning, boat trips and the like can be arranged too. READ MORE
     
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    RDC Vineyard Estate

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Self Catering Farm Stays, and Vineyard Hotels
    Address: 479 Hermitage Road
    Pokolbin
    New South Wales
    2320
    Australia
    The Red Door Collective on Hermitage road, Pokolbin has classy, boutique accommodation for adults only (over 15s) on its 25 acre vineyard estate and working winery which has sweeping views of the Brokenback Mountains. It has a cellar door which sells its own award winning wines and does relaxed, informal wine tasting sessions, and there is an on-site cafe-diner serving ‘modern Australian fusion food’ which includes wholesome all-day breakfasts and good fresh coffee. THE ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation consists of two private 2-bedroom cottages to sleep up to six, and two private double suites (that can be interconnected if needs be). They are all super comfortable, clean and well appointed with the cottages being fully self contained with kitchen facilities. Check out all the details on the booking page here. The cottage accommodation is self catering but breakfast is included in the rate for stays of over two nights and includes cooked, a la carte options as well as continental. The RDC cafe serves up great fresh food and coffee all day and you can arrange picnic hampers to take away. Make sure too to sample their highly rated wines at the cellar door. At the RDC you can enjoy a massage in the privacy of your own accommodation or outdoors in the gardens, take one of their guest bicycles to tour the local Pokolbin area or go on one of their guided bike tours. PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “Very friendly hosts that couldn’t do enough for you. Fantastic location, especially for wine tours and kangaroo spotting, we saw kangaroos everyday and once hopped past us whilst enjoying wine on the cottage patio. Very relaxed vibe in the heart of vineyards and beautiful views! Breakfast was amazing, especially the French toast! The Cottages were equipped with everything you could possibly need. Highly recommend the Red Door Collective!…” “We had a fabulous stay at the RDC and our hosts couldn’t have been nicer or friendlier people! They were so very helpful with ideas for sightseeing while we were in the area and they made us READ MORE
     
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    Minimbah Farm Cottages

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    Category: Family Friendly Farm Stays and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: 48 Nugents Creek Road
    Kangaroo Valley
    New South Wales
    2577
    Australia
    Minimbah is a lovely, very family friendly, Kangaroo Valley retreat with three spacious self catering cottages on its 150 acre working farm, which is surrounded by rainforest and has a number of friendly animals including cows, goats, alpacas, sheep and hens. THE ACCOMMODATION: There is one 6 bedroom cottage, one three bedroom and one two bedroom cottage to choose from. All of which are spacious, comfortable and well equipped, and with the help of some sofa beds and bunk beds have a maximum occupancy of 16, 11 and 8 respectively. Check them all out on the booking page here. They lie on one side of the farm, roughly 80 metres from each other, but are nicely set to ensure enough privacy for each. There is much to see and do around the farm, especially, but certainly not exclusively, for kids, though they do have a ‘kid’s fort’ playground with plenty of fun games to keep them occupied. Guests are free to wander the farm as they please and help feed the friendly alpacas and goats, collect eggs, paddle in the creek, have a picnic or go wildlife spotting where, with a bit of patience, you can see a remarkable amount of wildlife; kookaburras, lyre birds, wedge tailed eagles, echidnas, kangaroos, wombats and more. Note: there is  no WiFi. PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. THE LOCATION: Minimbah Farm is just a kilometre and a half from the quaint Kangaroo Valley village, which makes for a pleasant walk through some lovely verdant countryside. There you’ll find some nice cafes, restaurants and shops and from where you can organize all sorts of the outdoor activities which are a typical feature of a holiday in Kangaroo Valley; boat trips down the river, hot air ballooning, horse riding, visits to wineries etc. You are also close to NSW’s south coast and some great beaches, with Shoalhaven Heads (half an hour) and Jervis Bay (one hour) within driving distance. The journey from Sydney should take less than two hours. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “Our kids, ages ranging from 2-7 had the most amazing time READ MORE
     
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    The Heavens Mountain Escape

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    Category: Family Friendly Farm Stays, Farm Hotels with Spa, Luxury Farm Stays, Organic Farm Stays, Pet Friendly Farm Stays, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: 94 Paddington Lane
    Kangaroo Valley
    New South Wales
    2577
    Australia
    The Heavens offers luxury cottages with spa baths on its own 160 acre, blissfully peaceful, slice of Kangaroo Valley countryside. It is very much a place to relax and completely unwind, and can make a tempting romantic getaway from Sydney, though it also happily caters for families too. THE ACCOMMODATION: There are two one-bedroom and one two-bedroom cottages to choose from. All are spacious and fully contained with top of the range kitchen facilities, lounge with satellite TV, comfortable beds and spa baths/jacuzzis in the bathrooms. They all offer plenty of privacy and solitude and, from the verandah outside, you have lovely views over the surrounding farmland, and your own barbecue facilities. Check out all the options on the booking page here.  The cottages overlook the farm where you’ll find alpacas, goats, pigs, hens, ducks and guinea fowl as well as a huge amount of the wildlife that Kangaroo Valley is famous for; kangaroos of course, plus wallaroos, wombats, wallabies, echidnas and plenty more. Guests are welcome to stroll around the farm and meet some of the animals go hiking around the bush or treat themselves to a massage package from their on-call professional masseuses. PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. THE LOCATION: The Heavens is just 6km from Kangaroo Valley town and the whole area has loads to offer the outdoors types; horse riding, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, rock climbing, fishing etc., and the scenery is, famously, simply gorgeous all around. Kangaroo Valley has plenty to offer food and wine lovers too. There are quite a few wineries which offer wine tours in the surrounding area and some lovely small towns with plenty of food culture, farmers markets etc. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “Refreshing, relaxing, romantic, just perfect for what we needed. Thank you. The complete experience was exceptional, the walks, the room, the view, the service and the perfect place to feel away from home and be self isolated. My partner ended up having emergency dental surgery and the owners checked in to see how the patient was doing. Would have stayed longer if we could but READ MORE
     
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    Nirvana Organic Retreat, Barrington Tops

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, Horse Riding Stays, Organic Farm Stays, Pet Friendly Farm Stays, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: 384 Jems Creek Rd
    Cobark
    New South Wales
    2422
    Australia
    Beside Barrington Tops World Heritage Area and the ancient Gondwana rainforest in New South Wales, Australia, The Tops is an award winning organic farmstay on a 2,000 acre estate.  THE ACCOMMODATION: Their accommodation is in the form of self contained, self catering cabins which are super comfortable and come with a full kitchen, a lounge with fireplace, bathroom with spa bath, and flat screen TV and WiFi. In the extensive grounds outside you’ll also find an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. The food here is another big attraction, with most of the ingredients coming direct from the farm or from other local organic farms, and they specialize in a variety of Sri-Lankan curries as well as other more mainstream Aussie food. Vegetarians will be well taken care of too, as will anyone with other dietary restrictions. It’s open for breakfast 7 days a week and for dinner on Wednesday to Saturdays. There’s a nice lounge area too at the main farmhouse with comfortable couches around an open fire and guests can play snooker, pool and table tennis or sample some of The Tops’ full range of Rosnay organic wines, Cooper ales and various home made organic juices. PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. THE FARM: Their huge farm, all two thousand acres of it, is home to cows, goats, horses, geese, ducks and hens as well as numerous native wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, platypus, potoroos and rare white tailed eagles. Running through the farm there is two miles of the Dilgry River, well known as one of the cleanest in Australia, and a great fishing river. THE LOCATION: The farm stay is 2 hours from Newcastle and 3 and a half hours from Sydney, while the town of Gloucester is about 45 minutes away.  As mentioned before it is in an enviable setting; right beside Barrington Tops World Heritage Area with the ancient Gondwana Rainforest surrounding it.  Trips around, and tours of, the surrounding area can be organized at the farmhouse where you’ll find plenty of opportunity for fishing, horse riding, kayaking and mountain bike riding. WHAT READ MORE
     
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    Heggy’s Farm Cottage

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: Wattamolla Road
    Wattamolla
    New South Wales
    2535
    Australia
    Heggy’s Farm Cottage near to both Kangaroo Valley & Berry, NSW, is a gorgeous rural retreat on a hilltop overlooking the typically green hills that are a classic feature of this part of rural NSW. The cottage itself is quaint, charming and very well appointed, but it comes second to its fabulous surroundings; the beautifully tended gardens, the farm and bushland, and the lovely views all around. THE ACCOMMODATION: The homely little cottage can sleep a maximum of two, and is fully self catering and fully private. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge area and one double bedroom and bathroom. Though modern, super clean and comfortable, the cottage, quiet refreshingly, doesn’t have any WiFi or TV; it is a place to switch off, though it does have a radio! You can choose to have as much or as little interaction with the friendly farm owners as you like. The farm itself is a fully working farm, with cattle, hens and honey bees. It has won awards for some of its food, with its home spun honey, jams and chutneys, being especially popular. To try some for yourself you will be offered a great, complimentary, gourmet breakfast basket to start the day with which includes fresh homemade bread and farm eggs, and of course their famous honey. You can also of course welcome to buy some of the farm produce to take home. The farm and the bushland that surrounds is lovely to wander around and has various walking trails that can be explored, and guests will also have facilities like the swimming pool and tennis courts at their disposal. PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. THE LOCATION: Near the famous Kangaroo Valley and to the town of Berry, NSW, the farm stay is a great base for exploring both. For those not familiar with the area you can read all about it here, but to sum up; this very lovely and very fertile part of rural NSW has long been famous for its rich agricultural tradition, then graduated into being equally famous for various forms of nature and READ MORE
     
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    Starline Alpacas Farm Stay Resort

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    Category: Family Friendly Farm Stays, Farm Hotels with Spa, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: 1100 Milbrodale Rd
    Broke
    New South Wales
    2330
    Australia
    Amongst the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, this farm stay is a working alpaca farm with a few extra luxuries for guests: a tennis court, sauna, spa, swimming pool, barbecue and children’s playground. Accommodation is in the form of cottages with a balcony and outdoor seats, a full kitchen, and a lounge with flat-screen TV. Visitors are more than welcome to meet and feed the animals at any time. The cottages are located next to the alpaca fields with views of the animals. Guests are welcome to meet and feed the animals at any time throughout the day. There is free Wi-Fi at the reception area which also has a souvenir shop and sells a range of alpaca knitwear. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “A fantastic stay. There is so much to do. Pool, tennis courts, bikes, feeding the animals etc. We stayed with friends and we each had our own place which was awesome. So close yet still your own space….” “So clean, great shower, plenty of space. All the animals on the property were super cute. We got the cabin that was brand new so was great! Loved it!…” >> CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS & TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT STARLINE ALPACAS FARM STAY: READ MORE
     
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    Corynnia Station Farm Stay

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, Pet Friendly Farm Stays, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: 1823 Carrathool Rd
    Carrathool
    New South Wales
    2711
    Australia
    On the edge of the outback in New South Wales, Australia, this pet friendly farm stay, halfway between Sydney and Adelaide, is a great way to experience an authentic Australian sheep station and large farm producing irrigated crops. THE ACCOMMODATION: All cottages have modern comforts including five star bedding, air conditioning and heating. Full kitchen and dining facilities for self catering with dinner hampers also available. Full breakfast hampers are included free of charge in the rate for the one and two bedroom cottages. PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. THE FARM: Corynnia Station is an old working station and farm tours with your hosts are usually available. There is also a magnificent garden oasis with a swimming pool and tennis courts. You’ll find pushbikes and friendly animals, bushwalking, amazing 360 degree skies perfect for star gazing as well as paddock picnics and campfires during the cooler months. THE LOCATION: Guests can travel by car – no 4×4 vehicle required – or they can fly direct by private plane to the Corynnia Station Airstrip. Guests need to bring a full tank of fuel because there is no fuel supply available within 65 kilometres of Corynnia Station. Do not use GPS as it will not give you correct travel times and directions. Corynnia Farm Station is one hours drive from Hay and 45 minutes from Griffith. Full, detailed directions will be given after reservation. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “The station was awesome. Felt relaxed and was such a beautiful place to stay the sunrise and sunset….” “Wonderful cottage stay in a beautiful setting. Can only recommend!…” >>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS & TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT CORYNNIA STATION FARM STAY:   READ MORE
     

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