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Farmstays, Dude Ranches and Farm Holidays

Photo © courtesy of Midginbil Hill

You'll find a great variety of farm stay, country vacation and ranch style lodgings in the Northern Rivers region, from the Ballina coast and Byron Bay, to the Gold Coast hinterland and beyond in the Scenic Rim backcountry.

Properties include cattle farms, horse riding and agistment ranches, orchards and plantations.  At working farms you can often participate in or observe farm routines and children have the chance to see and feed animals.

Experience authentic Aussie country hospitality, where you and the kids maybe able to join in farm activities or just take it easy and let your hosts take care of everything. Activities like horse riding, bush walking, canoeing, bicycling, archery and fishing are often available on-site or nearby.

Tariff is indicative only (per night/off peak).

Related Categories;
• Accommodation Packages
• Camping Grounds
• Family and Small Group Accommodation
• Pet Friendly Accommodation
• School Camps and Outdoor Education Centres
• Wilderness Retreats
• Horse Riding, Trail Riding, Horse Riding Lessons

Weekends and school holidays only: Enjoy a working cattle farm, when you get a group of 20 plus family or friends together, and have the whole resort to yourself self catering!

Bushwalking and bird watching available, with bass fishing in the local river and dam.  Optional archery, wildlife canoeing safaris and horse trail riding available during Xmas school holidays and long weekends.   From AUD $90 pp + personalised POA

Hosanna offers a range of affordable accommodation options including comfortable cabins, "safari huts" to suit families, couples and singles, and a camping ground.  Facilities include communal lounge, kitchen and dining area, laundry, internet access, and a wood fired sauna next to our swimming and kayaking dam.  And we're dog friendly!  From AUD $10 pp camping to $100 for cabins  Day visitors welcome - $.