Highland Cow Experiences
Come and meet our beautiful fold of Highland cattle. Feed them, brush them, and interact with them. Take home memories and smiles and as many photographs as you want.
$100
up to 2 guests
1 hour +
with the fold
Private
just your group
A little slice of the Highlands, nestled in the foot hills of the World Heritage Cradle Mountain Region
We are a small family farm in the Tasmanian high country, a short drive from Cradle Mountain National Park. We breed, train and sell Highland cattle to select purchasers all over Australia. We started opening the gate and offering experiences so visitors could do the thing everyone craves to do: walk up to a "coo," give them a treat, brush and just spend a quiet magical hour among the fold.
Every visit is private to your group. Bring the kids, bring your camera, and if you like, bring a picnic to enjoy by the dam afterwards. No crowds, no rush, just you and the fold.
Welcome to Cradle Mountain Highlands
One + hour of Highland coo bliss
Our Highland Cattle Experience runs for about an hour (sometimes a little over). Here's how a typical visit unfolds, though the coos, as always, have the final say.
First, an introduction
Meet the fold
We'll walk you out and introduce the fold by name, with a little about each one's character: who's bold, who's shy, who'll try to eat your sleeve.
In the paddock
Feed & brush
Take as many photos as you like. The coos are natural posers, and one or two are shameless photobombers.
A little space
The big coos
To keep guests safe and for maximum enjoyment, we feed out our big coos and let them eat and graze from the ground. You will still have an amazing interaction with a selected few who enjoy a brush and cuddle.
Camera roll, filled
Photograph away
Take as many photos as you like and we will also be snapping some pics that we can send to you after your experience. The coos are natural posers and love to be centre of the attention.
$100
(includes up to 2 guests)
* additional guests $50 per person
* Children 5 and under free
* Maximum of 6 guests per experience
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Roughly one hour, private to your group
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Meet, feed, brush & photograph the fold
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Experiences conducted with cattle in the paddock
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Up to three experiences a day in peak season
The fold you'll be hanging out with
Every coo has a name and a personality. A few of the regulars you're likely to meet:
Eibhlin (Ebbie)
The matriarch. Calm, watchful, and first in line at feed time.
Blossum (Blossy)
Beautiful and quiet. Loves a scratch and brush.
Calum (Big Boy)
Big and bold, but a lovely and quiet bull. Loves a brush.
Eilidh (Ellie)
A little cautious and reserved, loves a juicy carrot.
A few calves find new pastures each year
We raise a small number of fold-registered Highland calves: gentle, well-handled, and ready to become someone else's favorite coo. Only a handful are available each year, so we keep it simple: have a look, then send us an enquiry.
Shaggy coats and mountain light
Ready to meet the fold?
Pick a time on our booking calendar. It takes about a minute, and the coos will be waiting.
Calf sales & farm news
Be the first to hear when calves become available and what the fold's been up to. No spam, just the occasional note from the farm.