Australian Farm Tours: the 15 Best Days Out

1.Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,566 reviews · from $93Our pick

Review of Melbourne’s Yarra Valley wine tour with strawberries, wineries, chocolate, lunch, and optional gin tasting.

“This tour was a good way to sample the many offerings of Yarra Valley. You get a variety of different experiences (cheese, wine, gin, and chocolate as stated in the tour name), however each stop felt like the tour itself was very rushed and then we had too much time at the end to explore on our own and take photos. I was especially disappointed with the two winery stops, which felt very rushed and impersonal, with rather small pours. Again, I do think this is the best way to get a little experience with everything, but not so much the best if you are more interested in one specific…”

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2.Hidden Gems: Boutique Full-Day Wine, Farm & Lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 881 reviews · from $136

Explore Margaret River’s local farms, boutique wineries, chocolate makers, olive groves, and coastal views on a relaxed full-day tour.

“A really well organized and enjoyable day with a very well informed and attentive guide. Highly recommended!”

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3.Yarra Valley Wine, Choc, Farm Fresh, Gin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 258 reviews · 8h 30m · from $92

Taste Yarra Valley wines, fruit, chocolate and gin on a lively small-group day tour from Melbourne, with six stops and excellent value.

“The operator I was assigned to is called Dancing Kangaroo. Sean, our guide, was superb, very knowledgeable and accommodating. The schedule is quite tight but it was very much of the best value. We had a wonderful experience. The whole day is about eating and drinking. Be prepared!”

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4.3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $106

Ride a horse-drawn carriage through Pokolbin, stopping for wine, cheese, and chocolate tastings on this relaxed three-hour Hunter Valley tour.

“It was a great experience. It was different from just driving around in a van and you got to see more of the Hunter Valley in different way”

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5.Experience Coffin Bay Oyster Farm and Bay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $132

Explore Coffin Bay’s oyster farms by boat, wade among oyster baskets, eat 12 fresh oysters, and spot seals and dolphins.

“Thanks Meggsie and Scott our hosts for the day. Maggsie looked after our every need while Scott navigated our boat around the bay. We experienced the fun of wading around an oyster lease observing how they are farmed. Back on boarRead more”

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6.Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $29

Review of Broken Bay Pearl Farm near Sydney, with oyster tasting, pearl education, Hawkesbury views, prices, timing, and practical booking advice.

“I was thrilled with the natural beauty. It was surrounded with the mountains & islands. Oster framing is a good idea in NSW”

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7.Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Wading Tour & Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $68

Wade into Coffin Bay waters, learn oyster farming, shuck fresh oysters, and taste Pacific and Angasi varieties with optional drinks.

“Joe and Shane ( our tour guides) were just lovely. They were helpful and knowledgeable. We had 4 freshly shucked oysters to taste while Shane told us about the oyster industry. Would recommend this tour.”

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8.Rockhampton: Koorana Crocodile Farm Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28

Review of Koorana Crocodile Farm near Rockhampton, with tour details, feeding, baby crocs, seasonal hatching, price, and practical tips.

“Very good experience - the feeding was entertaining and safe, seen many animals, learned a lot about them. Lunch included crocodile steak and pics with little crocs were taken. Don’t forget your hut and sunscreen, it was hot!”

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9.Tropical Fruit World Farm Full Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · from $75

Explore Tropical Fruit World near Tweed Heads with fruit tastings, tractor and river rides, wildlife, bush tucker, and family-friendly fun.

“Really spacious fruit farm with variety of fruit types; interesting activities included in the tour.”

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10.Hidden Gems Margaret River: Authentic Wine & Farm Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 101 reviews · 7 hours · from $145

Review of Margaret River’s 7-hour wine and farm tour, with alpacas, emus, scones, chocolate, olive oil, lunch, and three boutique wineries.

“ziggy was a great tour guide very knowledgeable thanks for a great day”

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11.Incredible Islands Tour – Horizontal Falls & Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $600

Review of Broome’s Incredible Islands Tour, with scenic flights, Horizontal Falls, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, Cape Leveque, meals, and practical tips.

“Excellent pilot and friendly crews plus wonderful views and interesting pearl tours just made my day!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

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12.Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm Behind-the-Scenes Tour & Live Harvest

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 1 hour · from $27Best value

See a live pearl harvest at Cygnet Bay, learn how pearls are farmed, and explore one of Australia's rare public pearl farms.

“Amazing. Learnt so much about pearl farming and bought some momentous from the gallery. We will be back.”

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13.Barossa & Maggie Beers Farm (4 wine Tastings & Lunch included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $121

Review of Adelaide’s Barossa and Maggie Beer tour, with winery tastings, lunch, hotel pickup, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.

“Deep was a great guide for our day! Fantastic variety in all that Barossa has to offer, with interesting commentary along the way. All wineries had something different to offer, and Maggie Beer’s a highlight 😊 Definitely recommend, thanks Deep!”

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14.Jurlique Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $28

Tour Jurlique Farm in Adelaide Hills to see biodynamic growing, plant propagation, composting, harvesting, and natural skincare in action.

“Very interesting and informative. Beautiful surroundings. We really enjoyed the whole experience. Lexi was very knowledgeable and friendly. We got to try a few of the products in the garden which is lovely. If I could suggest anything Read more”

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15.Harvest Your Own Pearl Private Experience – Perth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews

Harvest a South Sea pearl in Perth with sparkling wine, pearl meat canapés, expert guidance, and a pearl valued up to $3,000.

“It was a good experience. Never knew so much about a pearl and its life. Pearl is white and round, but so much more to it. Did not get keep pearl harvested but got another pearl worth value. Harvested pearl would have been more value to me for experience.”

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