Kookaburra Cottage Farmstay
564 Marsh Rd, Bobs Farm, New South Wales 2316 Australia
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564 Marsh Rd, Bobs Farm, New South Wales 2316 Australia
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Absolutely one of our best family getaways. The girls had so much fun it was a joy to watch them interact with all the different animals. Mel and Callum were very welcoming. Just a great place to enjoy.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Kookaburra Farmstay , Owner at Kookaburra Cottage Farmstay
Responded 9 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Mel and I really appreciate it :-). Regards Farmer Callum
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We had the absolute best time as a family at Kookaburra Farmstay the last few nights. The farm is like something out of a story book and our 3 year old had the time of his life feeding all the animals and riding on all the farm machines. Farmer Kate went out of her way to make it special for him and he is pretty obsessed with her now 😂. Highly recommend anyone with kids visit this magical place when they get a chance 👩🌾 🐄 🐖 🦆
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Kookaburra Farmstay , Owner at Kookaburra Cottage Farmstay
Responded 20 Feb 2022
Thank you so very much for your review Renee, we truly appreciate your kind words. Regards Callum, Mel and Kate
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We Stayed at cow cottage and its so much fun for the family! I would 100% recommend going here! the best time to go is spring because all the baby animals are born and the kids love them (just dont go in the chicken coop without shoes)
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Room Tip: if your going with one person I would recommend the smaller cabins
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Response from Kookaburra Farmstay , Owner at Kookaburra Cottage Farmstay
Responded 17 Sept 2021
Thank you so much for your kind review. Regards Farmer Callum
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We stayed in a cabin for 3 nights over the long weekend. My two sons a 7 year old and an 18 month old had an absolute ball. The highlight for us was watching our kids eyes light up when it was time to feed the animals. The interaction with the animals was truly amazing and very hands on, beats going to a zoo any day. We got to feed ducks, chickens, geese, sheep, goats, cows, bottle feed calf's, pig, donkey, alpacas and a pony all in one day. My boys loved the tractor ride. A big thankyou to Callum as your hospitality was exceptional. Your passion to ensure the children enjoyed their experience truly showed. I would like to make two suggestions as we found the bedding wasn't warm enough particularly the doona as it was more like a summer doona. We had to use all the extra blankets. Also the bathroom needs an exhaust fan as the condensation left a very wet floor, walls and windows. In saying that it was truly an amazing 3 nights and would definitely recommend giving your children the kookaburra farmstay experience as the memories will stay forever.…
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Kookaburra Farmstay , Owner at Kookaburra Cottage Farmstay
Responded 15 June 2021
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, it is truly appreciated. Farmer Callum will look into the condensation right away. Regards Callum and Mel
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I took my 11-year old son for 2 nights, and we both absolutely loved it. It's hard to even know where to start, but the owners are fantastic (thanks, Callum, you made it unforgettable), the animals - and the interaction with them - are awesome, and the accommodation was just right. And it was a very pleasant surprise that we could walk to Murray's Brewery for the best meat platter imaginable! Will definitely be coming back.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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We are a family of 6 and stayed in a 3 bed cottage. It was perfect for what we needed and we all loved the fireplace. So many animals for the kids to interact with and farmer Kate and Farmer Callum were so friendly and welcoming. The dog was a highlight for my kids! The tractor ride in the afternoon was so Much fun. Going around helping the farmers feed all the animals was great! We are already looking at dates to go back!
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Kookaburra Farmstay , Owner at Kookaburra Cottage Farmstay
Responded 26 July 2020
Hi Lara, Thank you so much for your very kind review, Boy the dog is definitely one of a kind :-) We look forward to welcoming you and the kids to the farm in the near future. Kind Regards Farmer Callum
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This place is magical. Loved everything about it. My pregnant wife, my 4 year old girl and I stayed for 2 nights in a cabin. The best part is the farm tour that each day at 4pm where 2 of the most positive, enthusistic and personable people you could meet, Farmer Callum and Farmer Kate, take you around to see the many many different animals. You get to milk a cow, feed the cows, give milk to the cows, feed the sheep, goats, alpacas, ducks, geese, guinea pigs etc. If you are lucky, the little kids can sit on the donkey and pony, and even meet the resident pig and diamond python. Boy the dog is a daily attraction too. Feed the chickens and collect the eggs for your breakfast which you can cook in your self contained accommodation. Such a relaxing atmosphere just relaxing on the verandah and roaming the farm. So many things to do also in very close proximity such as Toboggan hill park, local swimming pool with big water slide, surf the sandhill dunes at birubi beach, go cart racing tracks, shark and stingrays encounters park, nelson bay town centre, murrays brewery and restaurant with vineyards next door too. This list goes on. All this just around 2hrs north of Sydney. We will be back when our second kid is born, and bringing our friends and their families too. Thanks Callum and Kate for a top notch holiday.…
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Our two grand daughters (Arlia and Indigo aged almost 6 and 8), had a wonderful time being fully engaged with all of the animals. They both learnt so much about the animals and the hands on feeding was very engaging for them both. Our accommodation was clean and comfy and had everything we needed to be self contained. Farmer Kate - you are brilliant with interacting with the children, parents and grand parents alike! Thank you so much for our wonderful 2 night stay. We will spread the word!!!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Over the last 8 years we have stayed at Kookaburra Farmstay 9 times. Our daughters just love it and talk about it all year long. The set up is wonderful, everything you need with the relaxed farm lifestyle! Even gumboots are provided for you and toys and books for the kids! The experience for the whole family of getting to be part of farm life is wonderful. Seeing, feeding and touching these animals up close is unforgettable and stomping thru mud, tasting marshmallows under the stars and checking for eggs are moments that will stay with you forever! Callum and Mel are amazing and their staff are so friendly and caring! The animals are healthy, happy and great with the kids.....especially Boy the dog! This is the place to make memories!!
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Response from Kookaburra_Farmstay, Owner at Kookaburra Cottage Farmstay
Responded 28 Nov 2019
Thank you so much for your review it is always wonderful having you guys on the farm :-)
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The farmstay is a great place to have a break and get back to nature and put the rest of the world to one side for a moment. Cottage was clean, spacious and well appointed with comfortable beds, huge bathroom with Spa bath and a huge deck over looking sheep, cows, chickens etc and a fabulous port stephens sunset. Plenty of hands on activity for the youngsters being able to get up close to cows, pigs and sheep amongst others. Callum and family couldn’t do enough to make our stay memorable before we had to head back to reality.
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kookaburra Cottage Farmstay
Which popular attractions are close to Kookaburra Cottage Farmstay?
Nearby attractions include Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters (7.1 km), Oakvale Wildlife Park (7.9 km), and Stockton Sand Dunes (7.2 km).
Is parking available at Kookaburra Cottage Farmstay?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Kookaburra Cottage Farmstay?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Poyer's, Cookabarra Restaurant, and B Farm by Murray's.
Are pets allowed at Kookaburra Cottage Farmstay?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Kookaburra Cottage Farmstay?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Tanilba House (5.4 km).