Family Friendly Farmstays: Gold Coast

There are plenty of options to choose from if you’re looking for a getaway at a family friendly farmstay Gold Coast! Whether you’d like to unwind by cozying in a cottage or taking in the breathtaking sceneries of the Gold Coast Hinterlands, we’ve listed the best options for you down below.

Family friendly farmstays on the Gold Coast are a great way to connect with your family while enjoying the great outdoors. Learning about sustainability, getting hands-on with animals, and helping kids learn about where our food comes from is an experience you’ll never forget.

We’ve rounded up some great places on and near the Gold Coast for you to unwind and get back to nature…

>> Find more Farmstays near Byron Bay here.

Clandulla Cottages and Farmstay

Clandulla Cottages and Farmstay offers visitors a unique country holiday experience. Learn about the property and get involved in activities such as collecting eggs and feeding all the farm animals or just relax and enjoy the tranquillity of the surroundings with a good book and an occasional wander through the property listening to the wildlife and birds.

Address: 312 Boyland Road, Boyland, QLD 4275

Phone: 0497 772 134

Tommerups Farmstay

A real working dairy farm offering guests a genuine farm adventure and a beautiful setting to relax and reconnect. Tommerups Farmstay is the perfect place to connect with real farmers and farm animals, learn about life on a dairy farm, and experience delicious produce directly from the farm.

Address: 2142 Kerry Road, Kerry QLD 4285

Phone: 0400 076 556

Eco Park Fishing Park & Farm Stay

Fishing Park and Farm Stay has many friendly farm animals and a variety of unusual birds the kids will love. Hang the ‘Gone Fishing’ sign on your door and escape to EcoPark Fishing World for a relaxing and fun experience. Slip into some comfortable clothes, pick up a rod, and cast your line into the sparkling water of one of these spectacular ponds.

Address: 2 Halls Road, Luscombe QLD 4207

Phone: 07 5546 4407

Echo Valley Farmstay

Echo Valley Farm Cottage is an exclusive historic farm stay cottage set within 250 beautiful acres of mixed grazing, orchards and forest areas located within Queensland’s Gold Coast Hinterland. Along with 80+ cattle, 50+ sheep, 14 goats, 1 horse, 30+ chickens, 3 dogs and lots of birds and wildlife, you will be the only guests on this unique working farm surrounded by World Heritage-listed Springbrook National Park which includes some of the best views and short walks in Queensland.

Address: 34 Lyrebird Ridge Road, Springbrook QLD 4213

Phone: 0414 574 484

Bend of the River

Set amidst 15 acres of gorgeous organic fruit orchards overlooking a bend in the Tallebudgera River, Bend of the River Accommodation & Agistment is just a few minutes drive to Gold Coast’s sparkling beaches. Bend of the River is a Queenslander homestead close to the surf, shops, cafes and farmers’ markets but a world away from the trappings of city life.

Address: 435 Guineas Creek Rd, Tallebudgera QLD 4221

Phone: 0425 357 563

Ingleside Stud Farm

Located in the Gold Coast Hinterland, Ingleside Stuf Farm is within 15 km of Schuster Park, David Fleay Wildlife Park, and Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Tours & Information Hub. Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Head National Park are also within 15 km.

Address: 884 Tallebudgera Creek Rd, Tallebudgera QLD 4221

Phone: 0438 522 711

Greenlee Cottages

Greenlee Cottages is perfect for people who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Relax in a rural setting with Canungra Creek passing by.

Address: 45 Rymera Rd, Sarabah QLD 4275

Phone: 0410 314 767

Cedar Glen

Situated in the foothills of the spectacular ‘Lost World’ section of the Lamington National Park, Cedar Glen is a unique place to experience. Take part in a variety of farm activities and enjoy other holiday activities such as horse riding, bushwalking, birdwatching, swimming, tennis, or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Take your pick in staying in their original 1901 Homestead or choose from one of their three historic cottages which have been renovated to maintain the rustic charm and authenticity of a bygone era.

Address: 3338 Kerry Rd, Beaudesert, QLD 4285

Phone: 0461 1272 127

Paradise Country Farmstay

Escape the city with a Paradise Country Farmstay experience. Perch at their onsite camp and van sites or stay in one of their beautifully decked out Eco Tents and be surrounded by spectacular scenery and adorable animals during your stay.

Address: Production Drive, Oxenford QLD 4210

Phone: 13 33 86

Gold Coast Tree Houses

Indulge in Gold Coast Tree Houses‘ luxuriously intimate eco-friendly off-grid farm atmosphere. The tree houses offer an extraordinary experience for guests, completely surrounded by lush bushland and boasting breathtaking views of both the surrounding hills and the Gold Coast city and water.

Rest assured, there are lots of animal sight-seeing to do with your little ones! The wildlife is abundant with lots of birds, king parrots, and yellow-crested cockatoos, with wedged-tale eagles flying by. The treehouses also have peacocks, ducks, goats, alpacas, chickens and so much more.

Address: Lot 1, 123 Mount Nimmel Road, Austinville QLD 4213

Phone: 0450 739 967

Lillydale Farmstay: permanently closed

Lillydale Farmstay is modern farm accommodation that offers fun farm holidays for families where you can collect eggs, milk a cow, feed baby animals, go horse riding and much more! Perfect for fun family and children’s farm holidays and weekends in South East Queensland. The scenic 90 minute drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast will see you at Lillydale, close to Mount Barney National Park and the surrounding towns of Rathdowney, Beaudesert and Boonah. There are so many outdoor activities to try that everyone will be able to have an action packed day.

Address: 821 Upper Logan Rd, Mount Barney QLD 4287

Phone: 07 5544 3131

We hope you’ve enjoyed our list of farmstays on the Gold Coast! If you’re struggling to think of what to do with your kids at the Gold Coast, here’s our comprehensive list to help you out.