Accommodation - Ballybrook Farm
Accommodation is now available at “Ballybrook Farm” (or at “Cnoc Dubh Farm” 5 minutes down the road). If you simply want to get away from the hustle and bustle to the country or the bush, or just to be surrounded by nature on a working farm, we have options for you.
From here, you can explore the scenery, wineries and history of the Macedon Ranges – all this and only 40 minutes from the centre of Melbourne and 30 minutes from Melbourne airport.
Relax in the stillness of the bush, in this “Swiss Chalet” with extensive gardens and ponds, and Highland cattle in the paddocks of course. Only 5 minutes down the road from Ballybrook Farm.
Stay up in the back paddock at Ballybrook Farm in our eco-friendly, off-grid tiny home. Wake up to birds chirping and Highland cattle & kangaroos grazing out in the paddocks.
Things to do in the area:
At Ballybrook Farm
Highland Cattle Experience
Paint, Pat & Pinot
Wineries
Gisborne Peak Winery
Mount Macedon Winery
Hanging Rock Winery
Mount Towrong Vineyard
Mount Macedon Memorial Cross
(short walk & cafe)
Hanging Rock
(short walk & cafe)
Gisborne Old Time Market
(1st Sunday of the month)
Gisborne township
(cafes, restaurants and various shops)
What else happens on Ballybrook Farm?
There is something for everyone (look below to see), but heck, if you have an idea of something special that you might want to experience here, or a combination of events, let us know – we will likely be able to work something out for you.
Photo Shoot
Have your very own photo session with our professional photographer (Jess from Foxtail Photography), with our Highland cows and Highland Ponies. Jess will capture candid moments while you interact with the animals. There are a couple of packages available, or we can tailor a photographic session to your specific needs.
This is the perfect gift for an anniversary, birthday, marriage proposal, or just to surprise that special someone who is besotted with Highland cattle!
Paint, Pat, Pinot
Paint your own masterpiece, under the guidance of a local artist.
Pat some Highland cows
Sip a Pinot and some other locally sourced wines, while nibbling on an antipasto plate.
You get to be artistic (you’ll be amazed at how Amber can bring out the inner Picasso in you), in our purpose build function room in “Glen’s Shed”. We will take you out to meet some of our Highland cows, and you can give them a scratch and make their day too.
Highland Cow Experience (Farm Tours)
Want to PAT A HIGHLAND COW – we offer up close and personal & private tours of our farm, where you can meet our Highland cattle and Highland ponies.
You travel around our property on a 6-seater CanAm side-by-side, and visit several groups or cows and calves and ponies. You also have the option of a “Picnic in the Paddock” as well.
Yes, you can touch them.
Yes, there are Highland calves
Yes, they are adorable!
Bree’s Bovine Behaviour
Since 2018, Bree has been teaching a new way of thinking about moving and training cattle. She teaches Natural Cowmanship around Australia to increase safety (for cattle and their handlers), improve the lives of cattle undergoing training. She can help you make your cattle actually want to be with you.
With a deep knowledge on bovine behaviour and a simple way of articulating and explaining what she practices, Bree’s instruction will give you the ultimate experience in how to understand your cattle.
Tailored Special Events
If you have an event or small function that you think could happen at Ballybrook Farm, contact us and we can work with you to make it happen. This can include:
Proposals
Elopements
Anniversaries
Birthdays
Weddings
Work Functions
You name it, and we will make it memorable for you.