The Simple Life at Bestbrook Farmstay
Just 90 minutes west of Brisbane, nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, Bestbrook Farmstay offers a rare kind of escape—where the air is fresh, the stars are bright, and life slows down just enough for you to truly breathe.
Family-owned and proudly hands-on, Bestbrook is more than just a place to stay. It’s a working farm where guests are invited to roll up their sleeves and experience the real rhythms of country life. Whether you’re staying in a cozy, self-contained cabin or pitching a tent in the bush, each day begins with the gentle clatter of hooves and the cheerful chatter of children eager to meet the animals.
Twice-daily feeding sessions offer a chance to milk a cow, collect eggs, or bottle-feed a calf. Under the friendly guidance of “The Farmer,” kids help feed goats, sheep, pigs, ducks, and even peacocks—getting a taste of real farm life, dirt and all.
Beyond the barnyard, adventure awaits. Follow the shady Gnomes Gully trail, cool off in the saltwater swimming pool, or search for yabbies in the creek. Want to learn something new? Try your hand at stock whip cracking, boomerang throwing, or bush damper making.
When it’s time to eat, gather at the Coach House Restaurant & Café, serving up hearty, home-style meals and country charm. It’s open most days for breakfast and lunch, and for dinner from Thursday to Saturday (bookings essential).
As dusk settles, campfires come to life. Marshmallows toast, stories are shared, and the southern sky puts on a show. These are the moments—simple, joyful, and unplugged—that linger long after your boots are back in the city.
At Bestbrook, the animals are family, the stories are real, and the welcome is warm. Whether you’re introducing the kids to farm life, reconnecting with nature, or simply chasing a slower pace, you’ll find memories worth keeping here.
Because sometimes, the best holidays aren’t the fanciest—they’re just the most honest.
🐾 Top 5 Things to Do at Bestbrook
- Animal Feeding
Meet and feed goats, sheep, pigs, peacocks, chickens, and cows—twice daily with The Farmer. - Learn Aussie Bush Skills
Try whip cracking, boomerang throwing, and boil the billy for a traditional cuppa. - Gnomes Gully Walk
Take the magical trail and leave a gnome in the hidden forest cave. - Damper & Campfire Nights
Make your own bush bread and toast marshmallows under a starlit sky. - Creek Adventures
Go yabbie fishing, paddle in the water, or explore the rocks with the kids.
📍 If You Go: Planning Your Stay
Where: 90 minutes west of Brisbane | 2 hours from the Gold Coast
Accommodation: Fully self-contained cabins or bush camping (powered/unpowered)
Dining: Coach House Restaurant & Café (Wed–Mon: breakfast & lunch; dinner Thurs–Sat)
Pet Friendly: Dogs welcome, must be on-lead near animals and dining areas
Book & Info: www.bestbrook.com.au | (07) 4666 1282
Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay
9790 Cunningham Hwy, Tregony QLD 4370
(07) 4666 1282
bestbrook.com.au
