Welcome to Victoria’s farm stays! Nestled amidst rolling green hills, quaint villages, and picturesque landscapes, these unique accommodations offer fun for all the family.
Immerse yourself in the authentic experiences of tending to farm animals, harvesting fresh produce from organic gardens, and indulging in hearty home-cooked meals prepared with love. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat or an educational adventure for the whole family, Victorian farm stays promise an unforgettable escape that will leave you yearning for more.
Family farm stays are some of the best holidays you can have. Your children will love the freedom of being on a farm, enjoying the outside, taking walks and petting the farm animals. You will enjoy a well-deserved break away from the hustle and bustle of city life and work
Have you experienced farm stays in Victoria?
Read on for 5 of the best fun-filled Victorian farm stays for families. Some of these are working farm stays where you get to experience actual life down on a full working farm and one is a unique stay on a cherry and fig property in the Yarra Valley. Whichever one you choose a Victorian Farm Stay will be a memorable one for all the family.
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Farm Stays Near Melbourne
Tranquil Farm Cottage in Gembrook
The accommodation is suitable for 7 guests, 2 bedrooms, 5 beds, 1 bath.
Superhost Lisa
Latest Guest Review:
“This is a real gem of a place. We enjoyed our stay so much with the warm fires, garden, farm animals and nature. Our kids had so much fun. It was a world away from city life and a much-needed recharge. Highly recommended!!!”
Location of Gembrook Farm Stay
Gembrook is located 66km from Melbourne. The 40-acre farm is located a few minutes drive from Gembrook.
Local wineries are 20 minutes away.
The Puffing Billy Train comes into Gembrook twice a day.
Gembrook Farm Stay details:
- Queen-sized bed in the main bedroom
- 2nd bedroom – one double bed and 3 king-size bunk beds
- 2 large open living areas
- Country Kitchen
- Wood heater
- Bathroom with shower and bath
- Deck
- 4 person Spa
- Firepit
- Views over paddocks of horses and alpacas
- The farm’s chickens supply fresh eggs for breakfast, and bacon and cereals are included in the price.
- Wildlife includes wallabies, tawny frogmouth owls, wombats, kookaburras, black cockatoos, sulfa-crested cockatoos and sometimes a koala
** Please note there is no Wi-Fi available.
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Farm Stay Yarra Valley
Cherry Orchard Cabin – Yarra Valley Farm Stay
The accommodation is suitable for 4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 2 beds, 1.5 baths
Superhost Brigitte
Latest Guest Review:
“I just want to say a huge thank you to Brigitte and John for the unforgettable and authentic farm stay we had at their beautiful Cherry Orchard. I could not have picked a better place and with better people. Brigitte made my partner the yummiest cake for his 30th birthday! She also made sourdough bread and lots of other delicious homemade treats. My 5-year-old son loves it, and she gifted him a take-home art activity. The cabin was so clean and well-presented. They thought of everything to make the stay homie and welcoming. We can’t wait to come to visit again”
Location of Cherry Orchard Cabin
Cherry Orchard Cabin is located on a 30-acre cherry and fig property one hour’s drive from Melbourne.
The town of Wandin is only a few minute’s drive from Cherry Orchard Cabin. The townships of Olinda, Mt Dandenong, Sassafras, Belgrave, Warburton, Yarra Glen, Seville and Mt Evelyn are all within a 10-20 minute scenic drive. The 160 wineries of Yarra Valley are within 20km.
Cherry Orchard Cabin Farm Stay details:
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Open-plan living room with free-standing gas log fire
- BBQ
- 2 bedrooms with Queen-sized beds
- Bathroom with shower and separate toilet
- Wildlife includes kangaroos, kookaburras and various other birds
Great Farm Stays for Kids
Great Ocean Road Farm Stay – 2 x 2 Bedroom Cottages available in Johanna Victoria
The accommodation is suitable for 5 guests, 2 bedrooms, 4 beds, 1 bath in 2 cottages.
Host: Helen
Latest Guest Review
“Our family had a really fun and relaxed holiday on the farm. The animals are great for kids to interact with, with plenty of walking if you desire. The views from the cottages will never grow old. It is a great place to stay if you want to relax or see some of what the great ocean road has to offer.”
Location of Great Ocean Farm Stay in Johanna Victoria
The Farm Stays are located 2 minutes from Johanna Beach and 8 minutes from the nearest town of Lavers Hill.
The property is within driving distance of the major sights along the Great Ocean Road:
- 12 Apostles – 40 minutes
- Otway National Park – 20 minutes
- Cape Otway LightHouse – 20 minutes
- Otway Fly Treetop walk – 20 minutes
Property details:
- Fully equipped kitchen
- BBQ
- Free wifi
- Pet friendly – you will need to check with the owners on booking
- great views from farm to the coast
- collect eggs from the chicken pen
- pick fruit from the orchard
- pick herbs and salad from the garden
- opportunities to pet and feed the sheep, goats, chickens, farm dogs, donkey, ponies, and if nearby, the Alpacas
- farm tour
Farm Stay Hoddles Creek Victoria
Hoddles Hideaway – Peaceful and quiet
A 40-acre farm stay that sleeps 6 in 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Latest Guest Review
“This beautiful cottage has had so much care and thought put into providing a relaxing, peaceful experience for their guests. It truly is a place to switch off, slow down and to create some great memories.
We loved feeding the cows each morning and the birds were very talkative and entertaining.
I can’t recommend this cottage enough, my only regret is that we didn’t stay longer! The hosts were absolutely wonderful, Kath is absolutely right about the incredible sunsets”
Location of Hoddles Hideaway
Hoddles Hideaway is located 1 3/4 hour drive from Melbourne between Gembrook and Launching Place.
Property Details
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Deck/patio
- Hot tub
- TV
- DVD Player
- Meet our friendly sheep alpacas, chooks and cows
- Spend the days bushwalking, riding Puffing Billy, grape grazing at local wineries, cycling, even snow playing in winter
- Wombats, koalas, lyrebirds, kangaroos and bandicoots
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Pyrenees Farm Stay in Amphitheatre
Sleep 6 in 2 bedrooms – 4 beds and 1 bathroom
Latest Guest Review
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