The Ultimate Guide to Sydney’s Children’s Farms
For the ultimate farm experience for families and children, WSM has created a go-to guide to Sydney’s children’s farms where families can escape the hustle and bustle of city life and connect with animals and nature. Experience the Australian countryside, with these farms offering a mix of hands-on animal encounters and outdoor activities.
Calmsley Hill City Farm – Abbotsbury
Escape the hustle and bustle of Sydney and explore Calmsley Hill City Farm – a unique, interactive farm experience allowing you to get up close to farmyard animals. For the ultimate farm experience for families and children you don’t need to go out bush, just head out to Calmsley Hill City Farm in Abottsbury. Located on over 400 acres, there’s so much to see and do on the farm. From hand feeding the nursery animals, joining in on the shows and demonstrations, tracker rides and so much more
Location: 31 Darling St, Abbotsbury
Days: 7 Days
Opening Hours: 9am-3pm
Phone Number: (02) 9823 3222
Learn More: Calmsley Hill City Farm
Bella Vista Farm
The historical Bella Vista Farm Park has a rich history that dates back to part of the colonial farming era. Visitors can learn about those who used to live and work on the farm, and the animals that were raised there as well as explore the gardens, take a leisurely stroll, and picnic on the lush lawns. There’s also heaps of things to see and do, the kiddies can get up and close to sheep, play on the new play space equipped with swings and climbing equipment and more.
Location: Elizabeth Macarthur Dr, Bella Vista
Days: 7 Days
Hours: Times Vary
Phone Number: (02) 9843 0555
Learn More: Bella Vista Farm Park | The Hills Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)
glenbernie family farm
Glenbernie Family Farms is a family-run farm located in the Hawkesbury area. Their founders, John and Marika, have spent their entire lives in the area, and their dream of working and cultivating the land on their own was fulfilled when they stumbled upon Glenbernie 16 years ago.
For years, they have grown a variety of crops, including vegetables, hay, and grazing cattle on the fields.
Location: 610 Bells Line of Rd, Kurmond
Days: Saturday-Sunday
Hours: 9am-3pm
Phone Number: 0407 945 581
Learn More: Glenbernie Family Farms | Sunflower picking at only 1 hour North West of Sydney.
Featherdale Wildlife Park – doonside
Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park is home to over 2000 Australian native animals, from kangaroos and koalas to crocodiles and wombat and includes over 60 threatened native species. The park has plays an important role in promoting awareness about Australia’s unique biodiversity and the importance of wildlife conservation through its educational programs, up-close animal encounters and interactive experiences.
Location: Kildare Road, Doonside
Days: 7 Days
Hours: 8am-5pm
Phone Number: (02) 9622 1644
Learn More: FREE Featherdale Farmyard Encounter – Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
Nancy’s Freedom Farm – Arcadia
Nancy’s Freedom Farm is a working farm owned and operated by a lady called Nancy. The farm offers a personable experience and provides hands on interactive animal encounters, where hundreds of chickens happily roam free on the farm, as well as goats, sheep, cats, dogs, ducks and more.
Location: 97 Arcadia Rd, Arcadia
Days: 7 Days
Hours: 11am-3pm
Phone Number: 0439 404 433
Learn More: Nancy’s Freedom Farm | Free Range Eggs | 97 Arcadia Rd, Arcadia NSW, Australia (nancysfreedomfarm.com.au)
Golden Ridge Animal Farm – dural
Golden Ridge Animal Farm offers a hands-on farm experience, from feeding and petting farmyard animals like chickens and rabbits to exploring the farm’s surroundings on tractor rides. There’s also pony rides, animal encounters – making it a popular destination for birthday parties and school excursions
Location: 686 Old Northern Rd, Dural
Days: 7 Days
Hours: 10am-2pm
Phone Number: 02 9651-1028
Learn More: Golden Ridge Animal Farm, Dural, Sydney
Amazement Farm & Fun Park
From magical mazes to friendly farm animals and many more amazing attractions and activities on offer right here on the Central Coast. The Amazement Farm and Fun Park is a world of fun for the whole family.
Explore their multiple magical mazes, friendly farm animals, scheduled petting shows, pony rides. There is also the bird sanctuary area, kids playground area, rhinoplay unit, yard activities, sporting games, giant board games, Maze terrace cafe, picnic areas and much, much more.
Location: 170 Yarramalong Rd, Wyong Creek
Days: 7 Days
Hours: 9:30am-4pm
Phone Number: (02) 4353 9900
Learn More: Amazement Farm & Fun Park | Wildlife Park Central Coast
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