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Best Farm Stays Near Brisbane

Updated: Aug 21, 2026

Feeding chooks, milking cows, gathering eggs, and grooming horses are just some of the activities on offer at these farm stay accommodation options around South East Queensland. Each of these farm stays provide city folk with a perfect opportunity to interact closely with animals and participate in the daily running of the farm.

Twigley Farm

Twigley Farm is a dreamy luxury farmstay and boutique venue nestled on the outskirts of the charming historic township of Marburg

Fig Tree Farm Cottage B&B

Located on 5.5 acres only 7 minutes from popular Samford village, Fig Tree Farm B&B has outstanding mountain views and variety of friendly animals to hand feed, including goats, lambs, and guinea pigs making for a unique and memorable stay

Pocket Retreats

A picture perfect luxury escape on a 120 acre working farm at Worlds End, just 45 minutes from Brisbane, where guests can enjoy swimming, fishing and kayaking, picnic by the river and campfires at night as well as experiencing life on the farm

Wittacork Dairy Cottages

This 300 acre working dairy farm overlooks Lake Baroon and adjoins state forest. Guests are welcome to join the milking process, feed the chooks, pigs and goats, or simply soak up the Sunshine Coast hinterland atmosphere

Bestbrook Mountain Resort

Maryvale's best kept secret is Bestbrook Mountain Resort, where guests are encouraged to help feed the cows, chickens, pigs and goats. Horse rides, whip cracking, damper making and butter churning are also part of this farm stay experience

Cedar Glen Farmstay

This historic 1050 acre farm overlooking Lamington National Park offers visitors the chance to stay in the original homestead as well as self-contained family cottages with daily farm activities to participate in

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