Top Local Day Tours

Native Oz Bush Foods

Native Oz Bush Foods welcomes school groups, families and backpackers to learn about native flora and fauna, visit the fruit shop and experience Australian bush foods.

Standard Bushfood Eco Experience — 90 minutes: smoking ceremony, Acknowledgement to Country, garden and orchard education, bushfood morning tea with scones and native jam, tea or coffee, farm sales and gift shop.

Deluxe Bushfood Eco Experience — 2 hours: smoking ceremony, Acknowledgement to Country, garden and orchard talk, gift shop visit and the opportunity to plant a native tree.

Address: 486 Ropeley Rockside Road, Ropeley QLD 4343. Visit the website or view tour bookings.

9Dorf Farms

A fourth-generation family farm operating since 1918, 9Dorf has evolved from dairy into lucerne, fodder and horticulture. Tours generally run on the first Sunday of each month.

Explore the fish shed and feed systems, lucerne production, chickens and cattle. The farm focuses on ethical, sustainable practices, with hands-on moments such as feeding calves, collecting eggs and catching fish.

Address: 542 Flagstone Creek Road, Lilydale QLD 4344. Visit 9Dorf Farms or see farm tours.

Fordsdale Horseback Adventures

The parent-and-child ride runs for approximately 90 minutes, with sessions at 9:00 am, 11:30 am and 2:00 pm. Riders under 16 must have prior riding lessons because this is not an arena experience.

The 1,000-acre property offers riding packages that may include meals and billy tea, as well as weekend riding, all-day rides and a Sunday two-hour option.

Address: 171 Wagners Road, Fordsdale QLD 4343. Visit Fordsdale or see current events.