Bairnsley Highlands

Highland Cow Experience

Private Farm Tours - at Ballybrook Farm

Want to get up close and personal with a Highland cow, or see a bunch of adorable Highland calves?

What you do:

  • Brush, and maybe even cuddle a Highland cow on one of the largest Highland Cattle folds in Australia
  • See adorable Highland calves and Highland foals (& Bozley the dog of course)
  • See behind the scenes of a working Highland Cattle and Highland Pony farm
  • See breathtaking views of Melbourne city and the Lerderderg Ranges
  • Get a personalised, guided tour from the person who owns the farm in a 6-seater side-by side Can-Am

What to know:

  • How long? – allow 90 minutes
  • How Much? – $220 for 1st 2 people, $30pp after this (children under 2 years old are free)
  • Photos – you take as many as you want on your phone
  • A light picnic & drinks at the end
  • What to wear? – boots that you are OK to get mud & manure on (& a weather proof jacket – we are happy to do tours in the rain if you are)
  • Bookings are essential

All this, and only 40 minutes from the centre of Melbourne city,
and 30 minutes from Melbourne’s Tullamarine airport.

Farm Tour
You get this close!
Nala 1

The perfect gift idea

Birthdays

Mother’s Day

Valentine’s Day

Bozley
Bozley, our farm dog will join us

What else happens on Ballybrook Farm?

Accommodation

Accommodation is available – if you simply want to get away from the hustle and bustle to the country, or just to be surrounded by nature on a working farm, we have options for you.

Highland Cow Photo Shoot

Have our professional photographer manage your photo session where you have the whole farm and Highland cows as your backdrop.

Paint Pat & Pinot

Pat some Highland cows, and then paint one. You paint your own masterpiece under the guidance of a local, professional artist, while sipping local wines.