Spend An Amazing Morning At Summer Land Camels – Try Out Their Surprisingly Beautiful Skin Products
Not a camel fan? Neither was I before we visited Summer Land Camels. But before we left both myself and the kids had done a complete u-turn, falling in love with their gentle nature and long eye-lashes.
Did you know that most people who are lactose intolerant can tolerate camel’s milk? Or that beautiful skin products can be made from it? Or that fetta cheese made from camel’s milk is actually really tasty? We didn’t either, but we do now!
We visited the Summer Land Camel Farm to experience one of their great farm tours. I was fascinated by their ”smart tech farming” operations and enjoyed spotting gorgeous baby camels. Learning why camel milk is the ultimate ingredient for skincare was fascinating.
We even tried out some of Summer Land Camel’s anti-aging skin care products and camel milk fetta cheese for free!
Located within the beautiful Scenic Rim of South East Queensland, Summer Land Camel Farm is just a 45-minute drive from Brisbane’s CBD, 25 minutes from Ipswich’s CBD and 80 minutes from the Gold Coast.
It’s hard not to fall in love with Summer Land Camels before you even meet the camels. The property is picturesque, with gorgeous views of mist-covered mountains off in the distance as one drives up the long driveway towards the decorative gates.
Arrive early to feed and pet the camels …
Arriving 20 minutes early to feed and pet the camels, we grabbed a couple of paper bags filled with feed from a two-dollar honesty box and made a beeline towards the adult camels with young ones underfoot.
The friendly camels reach their heads over the top of the fence and gently take the feed from your hand. Young camels who aren’t yet tall enough to reach over the top make do by sticking their furry heads with long eyelashes through the large space in the railings.
The tour itself is pretty interesting and I can honestly say the kids weren’t even bored. We learned that Summer Land Camels is a chemical and GMO free farm, saw how and where the camels are milked and met many of the camels on a walk around. My favourite was the baby camel only a few days old! We also saw the ”lab” where the wonderful products are created and learned about the health benefits of camel milk.
At the end, we got to try to some unique products including a moisturizer, fetta cheese and camel milk.
Both kids tried the fresh camel milk although only one of them loved it. Trillian asked if she could eat both mine and Ripley’s fetta cheese she enjoyed it so much.
Before you leave …
Before you leave, make sure to enjoy a camel ride and visit the onsite cafe and retail store. Try out the camel milk cheeses, gelatos, chocolates, cakes and their famous camel-cino.
You will need to book your tour or camel ride before arriving…Book direct on the Summer Land Camel website! For more great things to do in and around Ipswich, read our post on things to do in Ipswich.
We visited the Summer Land Camel Farm in partnership with Discover Ipswich.
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Getting to Ipswich and Places to Stay
Getting to Ipswich
Ipswich is conveniently located just 45 minutes drive south-west of Brisbane CBD, 45 minutes from the Brisbane airport and an hours drive from the Gold Coast.
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Where to Stay in and Around Ipswich
Quest Ipswich
Stay here to explore Ipswich City!
Quest Ipswich Apartments are only 1km from Ipswich CBD, making it the ideal base for exploring the region. They are serviced, comfortable and have plenty of room. The kids loved the free unlimited WiFi and I loved the kitchenette which allowed me to cook breakfast and dinner, saving a tonne of money in the process. It’s a fantastic option for families!
Tallavalley Farm B&B
Stay here to explore Marburg or for a peaceful getaway in a rural setting!
Located out in the beautiful rural area of Tallegalla, Tallavalley Farm is utterly charming and memorable. It’s three-bedrooms and two-bathrooms make it ideal for families. You can even bring your horse and dog!
It has all the comfortable features of a house with the added bonus of a fireplace and being able to sit on the roomy front verandah and watch the sun set over the rolling hills surrounding the 50-acre property.
Spicers Hidden Vale
Stay here for a luxury experience in a beautiful rural setting!
Staying at Spicers Hidden Valley is an experience in itself. Perched on top of a ridge with sweeping mountain views, the accommodation (airconditioned heritage cottages with one to four bedrooms) overlooks 12,000 acres of Australian bush.
There are heaps of activities for families including mountain bike riding, bush-walking, swimming, croquet and the animal farm. Make sure to tour the onsite animal research facility and join in their Koala safari.
Ivory’s Rock Convention and Events
Stay here for caravanning / camping and to visit Summerland Camels!
Set on the entrance to the stunning Scenic Rim area of South East Queensland, this picturesque property is perfect for those with a caravan or wishing to camp.
If you don’t have your own camping gear, try out their Rent-a-Tents or Bunkhouses. We loved the convenience of showing up to a tent that was already set up, complete with beds, outdoor gazebo, table and camp chairs.
More Information
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