15 Farm Visits in Australia to Build a Day Around

1.Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,566 reviews · from $93Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours touring the Yarra Valley from Melbourne with guides such as Shaun, Danny, Posi, and Stefan. Visit wineries, a strawberry farm, chocolate factory, and gin distillery. Tastings are included at selected stops, while lunch and optional St Hubert tastings cost extra.

“We had such a great time. There was a huge variety of activities and things to do. Sean was the best tour guide and was a wealth of knowledge. There was never a dull moment. I highly recommend this tour to explore more of Melbourne!”

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2.Hidden Gems: Boutique Full-Day Wine, Farm & Lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 881 reviews · from $136

Spend seven hours with a local guide such as Ziggy or Dani, visiting a farm, three boutique wineries, a chocolate maker, an olive farm, and the Gracetown coast. Feed alpacas and emus, enjoy scones and local coffee, taste olive oils, and finish with a farm-to-plate lunch. Pickup is available in Margaret River.

“This was a very enjoyable day out from start to finish Great group of people only a small group which made it so much more fun . Our tour guide Ziggy was great keeping the whole day interesting Visiting and feeding the Lamas was so good loved it We would recommend this tour anyone wanting a fun and relaxing experience”

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3.Yarra Valley Wine, Choc, Farm Fresh, Gin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 258 reviews · 8h 30m · from $92

Spend 8.5 hours in the Yarra Valley with a small group of around 10 to 20 people. Danny, Posi, Sean, Stefan, Mike and other guides lead a lively day of fruit, three wineries, chocolate and optional gin. Tastings at two wineries and chocolate samples are included; lunch and some gin tastings cost extra.

“The entire tour is fantastic. Kin is an extremely attentive guide, a great driver, and very knowledgeable about wines, the regions, and the wineries. The route is excellent, and the region is beautiful. Don't miss out on this wonderful day.”

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4.Experience Coffin Bay Oyster Farm and Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $132

Join oyster farmers from Coffin Bay for a three-hour boat trip from the Yacht Club Jetty. You’ll visit working oyster leases, wade among baskets in the shallows, and eat 12 oysters freshly plucked and shucked on board. Guides including Meggsie, Scott, Chris, and Scotty explain the trade before a cruise to Brothers Islands for seals and possible dolphins.

“Great information on oyster farming and very helpful staff members in helping us to get into and out of the waders”

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5.Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Wading Tour & Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $68

Join a Coffin Bay oyster farmer for a 90-minute hands-on tour from Oyster HQ. Pull on supplied waders, walk to a floating pontoon, hear about Matthew Flinders and oyster farming, shuck your own oysters, and taste Pacific and native Angasi oysters. Optional wine, sparkling wine, or seafood platter upgrades are available.

“It was a fantastic day weather wise and we enjoyed the tour very much...we don't eat oysters so the staff packed them up for us to take away...one thing to make it better would be to supply stubby and wine glass coolers to help keep drinks cool...”

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6.Rockhampton: Koorana Crocodile Farm Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28

Spend 90 minutes at Koorana Crocodile Farm with an English-speaking guide such as Kia or Mel. Learn how crocodiles behave, watch a farm feeding, see eggs or hatchlings in season, and hold a small croc for a photo. The $28 admission includes the guided tour, but food and drinks are extra.

“Nice tour and it gave a good impression of the live of crocodiles. Guide was nice guy and he told a lot but for foreigners sometimes hard to follow. Bit slower speaking had been better.”

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7.Hidden Gems Margaret River: Authentic Wine & Farm Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 101 reviews · 7 hours · from $145

Spend seven hours with All About Margaret River, stopping at a farm for alpacas, emus, scones, and coffee, then tasting chocolate, olive oil, lunch, and wines at three boutique wineries. Guides such as Dani and Ziggy add local stories and wine know-how. Pickup is available in Margaret River township.

“We had a fantastic time. Every winery was a hidden gem in the region. We have visited Margaret River multiple times, but had never seen the region this way. Thank you Dani for a wonderful day! Highly recommend”

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8.Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm Behind-the-Scenes Tour & Live Harvest

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

Spend one hour with a Cygnet Bay guide learning how pearls are cultivated, watching a live harvest, and judging pearl quality. Sarah is one guide who has led this tour. The farm sits about 200 kilometres north of Broome, so plan transport carefully or add an overnight stay in safari tents, cottages, or a campsite.

“Very informative learned a lot about this industry that I obviously didn’t know 👍”

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9.Barossa & Maggie Beers Farm (4 wine Tastings & Lunch included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $121

Travel from Adelaide into the Barossa with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and Wi-Fi. Sample wines at four regional stops, visit Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, pause at a chocolate shop, and enjoy lunch at Kies Family Wines. Guides such as Paul, Gerry, Deep, Anil and Peter have led this tour, though the guide varies by date.

“This was an incredible day! Peter was a wonderful tour guide. We loved the wineries we visited and bought wine. Our lunch was delectable. This was a day we will always remember!”

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10.Jurlique Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $28

Visit Jurlique Farm at Biggs Flat for a 90-minute guided tour with a Jurlique Ambassador. You’ll learn about the brand’s history, plant propagation, biodynamic farming, compost, and harvesting, then handle botanicals and try selected products in the garden. Lexi has led at least some tours.

“Very interesting and informative. Beautiful surroundings. We really enjoyed the whole experience. Lexi was very knowledgeable and friendly. We got to try a few of the products in the garden which is lovely. If I could suggest anything Read more”

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11.Coffin Bay: Oyster Farm Boat Tour with Wading & 12 Oysters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours · from $130

Cruise 16km from Coffin Bay Yacht Club with a local oyster farmer, wade among working oyster beds, and taste 12 oysters shucked on board. You may spot dolphins on the way out and Australian fur seals near Brother’s Island. Waders are supplied, and the English-speaking guide explains farming, local life, and oyster shucking.

“Our boat skipper Scott was incredibly engaging & knowledgeable. An experienced local in the oyster farming and fishing industry he was able to provide us with an unforgettably great trip.”

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12.Bundaberg: Monsoon Aquatics Coral Farm Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 1 hour · from $22Best value

At Monsoon Aquatics Coral Farm, a guide leads you through 70,000 corals and 200 marine species in one hour. You’ll see coral feeding, learn how small coral colonies are grown on tiles, and hear about reef restoration research. The tour suits curious adults and older children who prefer hands-on education to a traditional aquarium visit.

“The Guide was has she was amazing. so much knowledge. Was so engaging with everybody and the kids .also offered to take family photos. I would 100% recommend all ages to go and see all the amazing coral and Nemo fish outstanding Work that they’re doing. Thank you for an amazing experience.To our guide you were outstanding at delivering a great tour”

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13.Hook-a-Barra Gourmet Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $48

At Hook-A-Barra near Wonga Beach, a professional guide shows you how saltwater barramundi are raised, fed, and cared for. You’ll see the viewing tanks, watch a feeding, and sample a Daintree Saltwater Barramundi tasting plate. The 70-minute tour begins and ends at the farm and suits most visitors.

“Did not end up doing this paid trip due to misleading ad on Viator that pick up is offered in Port Douglas where I stayed. Was informed that I actually need to travel to the place where it is held. Very disappointed.”

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14.Coffin Bay: Short and Sweet Oyster Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 1h 30m · from $63

Cruise from Coffin Bay Yacht Club to a nearby oyster farm with a veteran oyster farmer as your host. Learn how premium Coffin Bay oysters are grown, try shucking, hear about Angasi oyster reef restoration, and taste six freshly opened oysters. The short trip includes township and coastline views, with local wine, beer, and gin available to buy.

“Excellent overview of the oyster farm and the guide was a wealth of knowledge and The oysters were delicious”

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15.Paradise Country: Ultimate Aussie Farm Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 23 reviews · 365 days · from $41

At Paradise Country, you can feed kangaroos, visit the baby animal nursery, see koalas and meerkats, and watch stockmen work sheep and horses. Live presentations include sheep herding, damper making, boomerang throwing, and tractor rides. Admission covers the shows, while food, transfers, and special animal encounters cost extra.

“It was a good experience although it became too hot and we could not roam around the sanctuary as the kids were getting hot of the weather. The tractor experience were amazing, the tour guides were very nice and friendly.”

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