Unplug, unwind, and immerse yourself in the charm of the Cootamundra Gundagai Region. Here, you’ll be embraced like family by the down-to-earth locals who eagerly open their doors to you, your family, and friends. Indulge in farm-to-table culinary delights and delve into rich cultural experiences in this authentic region that nourishes your senses and fosters genuine connections.

MEET THE FARMILY

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From Our Family Farm to Your Table : Where Health Meets Happiness
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Highfield Farm & Woodland

Our aim is to seamlessly blend small-scale, ethical, and sustainable farming practices with the preservation of one of Australia’s most critically endangered habitats.
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Hillview Farmstay

At Hillview Farmstay, we aim for our guests to participate in an authentic farm experience, with interactive activities for all ages while staying in luxury cottages or Glamping Safari Tents.
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Wallendbeen Park

Building biodiversity for healthy nutritious food.
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Tarrabandra Retreat

From tranquil river walks to cozy evenings by the fire, we're here to ensure your stay is as relaxing as possible.
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OUR REGION

Cootamundra-Gundagai is a vibrant region known for its rich agricultural heritage and scenic landscapes. Agritourism in this area offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience life on the farm, taste local produce, and connect with the land. From vineyard tours and farm stays, the region showcases the best of rural Australia. Whether you’re looking to learn about sustainable farming practices or simply enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside, Cootamundra-Gundagai’s agritourism scene is a perfect blend of tradition, innovation, and natural beauty.

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Experience Farmily Life

Enjoy farm to table produce and connect to the land. A space for regeneration. A space for art. A space to stay, relax & rejuvenate.

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Get hands-on with an authentic farm life experience. Enjoy a range of activities with freedom and space in quality accommodation.

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Experience unplugged eco-luxury and connect to nature. Blending farming & preservation of one of Australia’s most critically endangered habitats.

cultural experiences
Experience life on a working farm. Share our warm inviting space to help you unwind & reconnect with nature.

farmstay experiences
Sample local meats so fresh it was raised just down the road. Farm-fresh, ethical, free from hormones and antibiotics, paddock to plate meats.

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Farmily Diaries

Farming with Habitat – Wombats

Last week a Facebook friend of Highfield Farm and Woodland came for a visit. I showed her and her little boy around, visiting the sheep, the laying hens, and the meat chickens. We looked at eggs in the incubator and talked about eggshell colour.
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Ancient Paddock Trees and Succession Planning

Those amazingly large trees you see dotted across farming landscapes? They are the remnants of formerly treed landscapes cleared for grazing and cropping.
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Farming towards an ethical egg

Early in our time here at Highfield, we decided if we were going to eat eggs, we wanted to raise our own.
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Meet Tarrabandra Retreat

Tarrabandra Retreat in Gundagai, New South Wales, offers a peaceful escape on a working farm with stunning landscapes, cozy accommodations, and outdoor activities like hiking and fishing—perfect for reconnecting with nature.
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Twelve years ago, we left Sydney for a more ethical life at Highfield Farm, combining award-winning lamb farming with habitat conservation. Our eco-agritourism, featuring Kestrel Nest EcoHut, offers a serene, off-grid retreat. We embrace nature-positive tourism, using visitor contributions to support environmental preservation.
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