OUTBACK FARM STAY - AUSTRALIA
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Experience outback life on a historic cattle station. This 4,000 acre working cattle property is situated in Central Queensland and caters for all riding abilities. There are many farm related activities for non riders and you are welcomed in true outback hospitality style. Guests can do as little or as much as they like, families are welcome and there is something here for everyone.
NOTES - OUTBACK FARM STAY
ABOUT THE RANCH
The Farm runs about 400 beef breeding cattle and about 20 horses on over 4000 acres of rugged bush land. It is family-owned and run and guests are invited to join in with farm activities and get a taste of what it is like to live on the land. True Australian hospitality and lifestyle is the flavour of the day here.
HORSES AND RIDING
Horse Riding is a major feature of the farm, and all rides are led by experienced guides. You can enjoy as much riding or as little as you would like on this horse riding holiday. The actual farm work is incorporated into the horse rides, including mustering the cattle on horseback. Alternatively, enjoy the early evening twilight on a sunset horse ride. The guests can dictate what type and pace of ride the ride. Experienced riders can cover a lot of ground at a faster pace. There are enough guides to split groups of mixed abilities so as to give each group a suitable ride. There is no nose to tail trail riding so you will be enthralled to experience this vast property on horseback.
ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
The original manager's residence has been renovated and developed into the guest house. There are four double or twin share bedrooms with shared bathrooms, one bathroom between two bedrooms. Families are welcome and catered for. Disabled facilities are also available. Full board is provided. Home cooked meals, consisting of continental breakfast, cold meats and salads for lunch and hot meal for tea (roasts, BBQ’s, Stews etc). Morning and Afternoon Tea is also provided.
AREA
The Farm is only 45 minutes from the Bruce Highway (main north/south route on the East Coast) and makes the perfect stopover, situated approximately half way between Fraser Island and the Whitsundays.
WILDLIFE
The 4000 acre property is surrounded by other properties, national parks and forests, ensuring wildlife is a major feature of your stay. Wildlife that you may possibly see around the farm includes kangaroos, koalas, platypus, wallabies, dingoes, echidnas, goannas, wedge-tail eagles and many other species of marsupials and birds including the rare black cockatoo. The river frontages adjacent to the guest house provides a perfect home for many species of birds and animals.
ACTIVITIES
Farm tours in the 4 wheel drive are conducted regularly, giving a full overview of the working of the cattle farm. On the farm tours, general duties such as checking cattle, watering and fencing are also completed. There are many animals, all needing to be fed or handled. Milking the cows, feeding horses or orphan calves, educating young cattle and feeding bulls all need to be done on a daily basis and guests are encouraged to join in and experience the lifestyle. Swimming in rock pools is a regular favourite on the activity list too. There is also a small area of unique rainforest that can be experienced on the farm tour.
GETTING TO GLADSTONE AIRPORT
As a fully ATOL bonded and registered agency we would be delighted to book your flights for you. Should you wish to book your own flights please see our flights page for some options.
The weight limit for this ride is 15 st/209 lb/95 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Transfer from meeting point, all meals, accommodation and activities including riding and guiding as detailed in itinerary.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Alcoholic drinks, canned drinks, items of a personal nature such as telephone calls and travel to the meeting point from your home.
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