Life is Definitely Calmer on The Llama Farm
Llama Farmer Shane knows every single one of his llama’s names … all 75 of them … on his 80-acre farm nestled snugly between the foothills of Pine Mountain and the Brisbane River.
How does he tell them apart? I honestly don’t know! I have six chickens on my property and I gave up on individual names long ago. Instead, I now greet them with ”Hey Ladies”, when I tend to them every day.
”Many of the llamas were born and raised here”, said Shane as he hands us each a bright coloured scoop to feed the llamas. ”So they’re extremely friendly around humans, which is really handy if you want to take llama selfies.”
The Llama Farm is home to Queensland’s largest herd of llamas! If that isn’t awesome enough, the farm is also home to donkeys, miniature ponies, miniature goats, sheep, turkeys, peacocks, a giant flemish rabbit and a pair of fluffy Maremma dogs.
The farm itself is rural bliss, with gently rolling hills and llamas dotting the paddocks. There is no such thing as crowds here and the Pine Mountain air is clean. Life is definitely calmer on The Llama Farm and I feel it the second we step out of the car!
Visiting the farm is an experience like no-other! Shane currently offers two different experiences by way of the Guided Llama Walk or the Faces of the Farm Tour. We joined in the Faces of the Farm Tour and had a great time.
The Faces of the Farm Tour
The Faces of the Farm Tour is suitable for families with younger kids. Not only will you get to be up close and personal with the llamas, but you will also get to meet many of the other farm animals.
Shane showed my son how to make a ”turkey” noise that sets all the turkeys off in a chaotic song of ”gobble gobble”, which of course makes their snoods (the red fleshy bits hanging off the turkey’s beaks) go wobble wobble. We all found this hilarious.
The beautiful peacocks lit up the yard when the sun hit their blue and green finery and they surprised us with a rather loud and annoying honking sound. Turns out they’re much nicer to look at than listen to.
The miniature ponies and baby donkeys were a big hit and of course, meeting Lucy and Lola, the large, fluffy Maremma dogs responsible for guarding the poultry was a lot of fun.
The Guided Llama Walk
The Guided Llama Walk is a unique experience but walkers will need to be 10 years of age to lead a Llama, making it more suitable for families with older kids or couples/singles.
Visitors can choose their own special llama to walk on a lead along a purpose-built trail on the farm, which borders the upper reaches of the Brisbane River.
How to Book
As that The Llama Farm is a family farm and home, booking are essential. Booking are usually only available on weekends but additional time slots are available during school holidays.
Contact The Llama Farm for bookings via info@thellamafarm.com.au or through their social pages on Facebook and Instagram.
How to get to The Llama Farm
The Llama Farm is located only 45 minutes from Brisbane and 20 minutes from Ipswich CBD at 563 Riverside Drive, Pine Mountain. This makes it ideal for a great day out! It can be found on GoogleMaps by typing in ”The Llama Farm”.
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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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Disclaimer – We visited The Llama Farm in collaboration with Discover Ipswich.