Highland Cow Experience
Private Farm Tours at Ballybrook Farm (Pat a cow)
Information
Want to see a bunch of adorable Highland calves?
These are PRIVATE TOURS.
So, just you! Nobody else will be on the tour with you.
What to know
– How long does it go for? 1.5 hours (90 mins)
– How much does it cost? – $310 for 2 people, $50 per person after this (children under 2 years old are free)
– Photos – you take as many as you want on your phone (no professional/SLR cameras please)
– What to wear? – fully enclosed shoes that you are ok to get mud & manure on (we recommend BOOTS) & a weather proof jacket – we are happy to do tours in the rain if you are
– Optional Charcuterie Board Picnic & drinks in the paddock at the end of your tour
– Bookings essential (we can supply VOUCHERS)
What you do
– Brush, pat and learn about Highland Cows on one of the largest Highland Cattle folds in Australia (Bairnsley Highlands)
– See adorable Highland calves
– See behind the scenes of a working Highland Cattle farm
– Admire breathtaking views of Melbourne city and the Lerderderg Ranges
– Enjoy a personalised, guided tour in a 6-seater side-by side Can-Am
** PLEASE NOTE **
The tour will involve some walking in paddocks, over uneven ground, so let us know if this may be difficult for you.
Picnic in the Paddock
Optional Charcuterie Board and drinks served in one of our paddocks
– Weather dependent of course (back up location in a rustic, Highland cow-themed “Glen’s Shed”)
– $60 for 2 people ($15pp for additional people)
– Must be booked when you book your Highland Cow Experience
– Let us know your dietary requirements
A little about us…
We have been showing people around our farm, and our cattle since 2023. We put a lot of work into making sure, that while these are still farm animals, that they are comfortable to be around people in all their various shapes and sizes. This comes about due to the docile nature of Highland cattle in general, as well as many hours of training on each individual animal.
Ballybrook Farm has been used for many purposes over the years, but since 2013, it is the home of Bairnsley Highland Cattle, one of the biggest, and certainly the most well known breeder of “heelin coos” in Australia. We show our cattle in Victoria, but also NSW, ACT, South Australia. Shows help a great deal to desensitise our animals to people and circumstances that most farm animals would not get the opportunity to do. Glen regularly travels to Scotland, and other countries around the world, in a search for new genetic lines that can help the breed in Australia to not become too inbred. Read more>
** Let us know if you have a disability or need that we should be aware of so that we can personalise your experience. **
The Perfect Gift Idea
Birthdays
Mother’s Day
Valentine’s Day
There is no event that can not be made more memorable with a Highland cow. Small gatherings of up to 20 people can be accommodated and we have done elopements, adults and kids birthdays, proposals (100% success rate so far guys!), anniversaries and hens parties – just to name a few. With over a 100 acres of settings to choose from, as well as cows, calves and bulls, we can put an event together for you that will make you the envy of all that you know.
Talk to us about the options for accommodation as well – stay in our tiny home (“Calmore”) in the paddock at Ballybrook Farm.
What else happens on Ballybrook Farm?
Farm Stays:
Accommodation is now available at “Ballybrook Farm”. If you simply want to get away from the hustle and bustle to the country or the bush, or just to be…
Paint, Pat & Pinot:
– Paint your own masterpiece, under the guidance of a local artist.
– Pat some Highland cows
– Sip a Pinot and some other…
Photo Shoots:
A 30 minute photo session with one group of Highland Cows (within a 90 minute Farm Tour)
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 explore the possibilities.