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FarmVisit

Farm Visit - all about connecting You and Australian Agriculture by opening the Farm Gate. Fun, educational, On Farm experiences. Family tours on weekends and school holidays. Schools during term time.

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Autumn 2024 School Holiday Sessions

Between Thursday 18 April 2024 and Sunday 28 April 2024
We're so excited to welcome you to our dairy farm and share what we do, how we do it and why! Come and feed the little calves, tour the milking shed, learn all about a typical day in the life of a dairy cow AND learn how to make your own fresh butter from scratch! A great day out for the kids- big and small- learning all about grass-to-glass processes and how your milk is made. For these school holidays only, children under 10 are FREE! Visit us these school holidays and enjoy icy cold flavoured milks, freshly made butter and a bunch of memory making experiences included as part of your tour!
The Dairy, Johns River
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Laurieton St Joseph's Stage 2- Funded Tour

Thursday 4 April 2024
1 hour program starting at 10:30am covering: - Food and Fibre production specifically in regards to meat and milk production on Australian dairy farms - Technology used in food production
The Dairy, Johns River
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Laurieton Public School Year 1- Funded Tour

Thursday 21 March 2024
1 hour program starting at 10:30am covering: - Food and Fibre production specifically in regards to meat and milk production on Australian dairy farms
The Dairy, Johns River
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Camden Haven Stage 6 cookery class- Funded Tour

Wednesday 6 March 2024
2 hour program starting at 1pm covering: -Influences on food availability -Food Quality and Nutrition -Food Manufacture -Food Product Development in regards to the production and harvesting of milk and its place in the human diet.
The Dairy, Johns River
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Special Summer Sessions

Between Wednesday 17 January 2024 and Saturday 27 January 2024
We're so excited to welcome you to our dairy farm and share what we do, how we do it and why! Come and feed the little calves, tour the milking shed, learn all about a typical day in the life of a dairy cow AND learn how to make your own fresh butter from scratch! A great day out for the kids- big and small- learning all about grass-to-glass processes and how your milk is made. For the Special Summer Sessions only, children under 10 are FREE! Visit us these summer holidays and enjoy icy cold flavoured milks, freshly made butter and a bunch of take home freebies included as part of your tour!
The Dairy, Johns River
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Welcome Spring Sessions

Between Sunday 1 October 2023 and Saturday 7 October 2023
We're so excited to welcome you to our dairy farm and share what we do, how we do it and why! Come and feed the little calves, tour the milking shed, learn all about a typical day in the life of a dairy cow AND learn how to make your own fresh butter from scratch! A great day out for the kids- big and small- learning all about grass-to-glass processes and how your milk is made. Kids under 2 are free of charge. Visit us these summer holidays and enjoy icy cold flavoured milks, freshly made butter and a summer special goody bag all free as part of your tour!
The Dairy, Johns River
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Winter Escape Sessions

Between Saturday 10 June 2023 and Sunday 27 August 2023
We're so excited to welcome you to our dairy farm and share what we do, how we do it and why! Come and feed the little calves, tour the milking shed, learn all about a typical day in the life of a dairy cow AND learn how to make your own fresh butter from scratch! A great day out for the kids- big and small- learning all about grass-to-glass processes and how your milk is made. Kids under 2 are free of charge. 1 hour and 2 hour sessions. We do not have toilets on site. Please use the toilets at the Johns River rest stop prior to your visit. We are 5 minutes from the rest stop :)
The Dairy, Johns River
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Private booking- Homeschooling sessions

Between Monday 19 June 2023 and Friday 30 June 2023
Visit a real working dairy farm on the NSW Mid North Coast and learn all about how cow's milk is made. Discover all the things you didn't know about dairy farming and how milk is made, have the chance to talk to a real farmer and ask all the questions you have about dairy farming and experience what it's like to work on a dairy farm. You will get to feed the little calves, meet the milking herd, see the cows get milked and learn how to make fresh butter from scratch. So much fun! Thanks to funding from the NSW Department of Primary Industries, this visit is free! But only for a short time.
The Dairy, Johns River
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Private Booking- Upper Lansdowne Primary School

Friday 23 June 2023
We're so excited to welcome you to our dairy farm and share what we do, how we do it and why! Come and feed the little calves, tour the milking shed, learn all about a typical day in the life of a dairy cow AND learn how to make your own fresh butter from scratch! A great day out for the kids- big and small- learning all about grass-to-glass processes and how your milk is made. Supervising teachers can attend free of charge, however a minimum of 10 paid tickets is required for this booking. Kids under 2 are free of charge.
The Dairy, Johns River
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Easter 2023

Between Saturday 25 March 2023 and Friday 21 April 2023
We're so excited to welcome you to our dairy farm and share what we do, how we do it and why! Come and feed the little calves, tour the milking shed, learn all about a typical day in the life of a dairy cow AND learn how to make your own fresh butter from scratch! A great day out for the kids- big and small- learning all about grass-to-glass processes and how your milk is made. Kids under 2 are free of charge. 1 hour and 2 hour sessions. We do not have toilets on site. Please use the toilets at the Johns River rest stop prior to your visit. We are 5 minutes from the rest stop :)
The Dairy, Johns River
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Private Tour

Thursday 22 December 2022
Private 1 hour session including feeding the calves, touring the milking shed and making butter as well as the opportunity to speak to a real farmer.
The Dairy, Johns River
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PRIVATE EVENT Stuart's Point Public School

Thursday 24 November 2022
We're so excited to welcome you to our dairy farm and share what we do, how we do it and why! Come and feed the little calves, tour the milking shed, learn all about a typical day in the life of a dairy cow AND learn how to make your own fresh butter from scratch! A great day out for the kids- big and small- learning all about grass-to-glass processes and how your milk is made. Kids under 2 are free of charge. We do not have toilets on site.
The Dairy, Johns River
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Spring Homeschooling Visits 2022

Between Friday 14 October 2022 and Friday 4 November 2022
We're so excited to welcome you to our dairy farm and share what we do, how we do it and why! Come and feed the little calves, tour the milking shed, learn all about a typical day in the life of a dairy cow AND learn how to make your own fresh butter from scratch! A great day out for the kids- big and small- learning all about grass-to-glass processes and how your milk is made. Kids under 2 are free of charge. 1 hour and 2 hour sessions. We do not have toilets on site.
The Dairy, Johns River
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September school holidays 2022

Between Saturday 24 September 2022 and Saturday 8 October 2022
We're so excited to welcome you to our dairy farm and share what we do, how we do it and why! Come and feed the little calves, tour the milking shed, learn all about a typical day in the life of a dairy cow AND learn how to make your own fresh butter from scratch! A great day out for the kids- big and small- learning all about grass-to-glass processes and how your milk is made. Kids under 2 are free of charge. 1 hour and 2 hour sessions. We do not have toilets on site.
The Dairy, Johns River
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July school holidays 2022

Between Saturday 2 July 2022 and Saturday 9 July 2022
We're so excited to welcome you to our dairy farm and share what we do, how we do it and why! Come and feed the little calves, tour the milking shed, learn all about a typical day in the life of a dairy cow AND learn how to make your own fresh butter from scratch! A great day out for the kids- big and small- learning all about grass-to-glass processes and how your milk is made. Kids under 2 are free of charge. 1 hour and 2 hour sessions. We do not have toilets on site.
The Dairy, John's River
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Easter Holiday Sessions and Grand Opening

Between Friday 15 April 2022 and Saturday 23 April 2022
We're so excited to welcome you to our dairy farm and share what we do, how we do it and why! Come and feed the little calves, tour the milking shed, learn all about the cows and a typical day in the life of a dairy cow AND learn how to make your own fresh butter from scratch! A great day out for the kids- big and small- learning all about grass-to-glass processes and how your milk is made. Kids under 2 are free of charge. 1 hour and 2 hour sessions. We do not have toilets on site.
The Dairy, John's River
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Vacation Care Session

Friday 22 April 2022
We're so excited to welcome you to our dairy farm and share what we do, how we do it and why! Come and feed the little calves, tour the milking shed, learn all about the cows and a typical day in the life of a dairy cow AND learn how to make your own fresh butter from scratch! A great day out for the kids- big and small- learning all about grass-to-glass processes and how your milk is made. Kids under 2 are free of charge. 1 hour session. We do not have toilets on site.
The Dairy, John's River
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June 2021

Between Friday 2 July 2021 and Tuesday 6 July 2021
Venture into the country these school holidays and visit The Dairy, Dungog- a real working farm where you can experience life on a dairy for a day. Bottle feed little baby calves, tour the milking shed, learn how to make butter from scratch and see the cows get milked (as part of the afternoon session) all while soaking up the beautiful winter sunshine and talking to a real dairy farmer. Bring your questions, you curiosity and your love of milk! Children under 2 years old are FREE!
The Dairy, Dungog
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Easter 2021 and School Holidays

Between Friday 2 April 2021 and Saturday 17 April 2021
If bottle feeding the cutest baby calves, churning your own fresh butter, talking to a real farmer and spending a day in glorious sunshine and fresh country air sounds good to you, then you need to visit the Dungog Farm Visit dairy. Easter weekend and the April school holidays are just the time to do it but tickets will sell quickly! One hour morning sessions and 2 hour arvo sessions available. Catering available on request. Kids 2 and under are free of charge!
The Dungog Farm Visit Dairy
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Dungog Dairy Farmers Christmas Party

Friday 18 December 2020
Join us for a party in the paddock to celebrate Christmas! Dairy farm owners and their families, staff and service providers welcome! BYO drinks
Matt and Emily Neilson's dairy
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The Weekend Getaway Sessions

Between Saturday 21 November 2020 and Sunday 22 November 2020
Visit the dairy with your family, partner, friends or colleagues and experience life on a real Australian dairy farm. Morning 1 hr sessions include bottle feeding calves, touring the milking plant and learning how to make beautiful fresh butter. The 2 hr arvo sessions include all that PLUS watching the cows get milked and tasting delicious Devondale cheeses and flavoured milk poppers. First in best dressed!
The Dungog Farm Visit Dairy
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September/October 2020 School Holidays

Between Saturday 26 September 2020 and Tuesday 6 October 2020
Bottle feed baby calves, meet the milking cows, learn to make and taste freshly churned butter. Our 1 hour morning sessions give an overview of what it's like to be a dairy farmer and what goes into milk production in Australia. Our 2 hour afternoon sessions cover all that and more with the chance to actually see the cows milked and some cheese tasting as well! Currently taking group bookings only of up to 10 people so we all stay COVID Safe!
The Dungog Farm Visit Dairy
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COMING OUT OF COVID- 2 Hour Afternoon Education Sessions

Between Sunday 21 June 2020 and Sunday 27 September 2020
Get your homeschooling heroes together and bring the kids out for an educational day at the dairy! Our 2 hour sessions start at 1pm and incude watching the cows getting milked, calf feeding, butter churning and touring the dairy plant. Sessions must be booked as a group of up to 10 people. THEN... pre-order a sumptuous grazing box from our friends at Fresh and Delish Grazing Platters, and enjoy a picnic in the paddock following your session (optional).
The Dungog Farm Visit Dairy
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COMING OUT OF COVID- 1 Hour Morning Education Sessions

Between Monday 8 June 2020 and Sunday 27 September 2020
Get your family and friends together for an educational day at the dairy! Sessions must be booked as a group of up to 10 people. THEN... pre-order a sumptuous grazing box from our friends at Fresh and Delish Grazing Platters, and enjoy a picnic in the paddock following your session. Can't get there in the morning? Check out: https://www.trybooking.com/BJSAB for afternoon session More than 10 in your group? Send us an email at info@farmvisit.com.au to book in larger groups
The Dungog Farm Visit Dairy
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Christmas Photos on the Farm (CANCELLED)

Between Sunday 24 November 2019 and Saturday 30 November 2019
Christmas photos with a difference...bring your kids, your dog, relatives and extended family to the Dungog Farm Visit Dairy. Dress in festive fashion and get your christmas photos taken against a backdrop only a real working dairy farm can provide. Get exquisite professional quality photos of your kids with baby calves (optional) amidst the scenery of farm life. Book a session and go into the draw to win a FREE family pass to the Dungog Farm Visit Dairy in 2020.
The Dungog Farm Visit Dairy
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October School Holidays- Farm Visit

Between Tuesday 1 October 2019 and Monday 7 October 2019
Visit a real working dairy farm! Meet and bottle feed the cutest little calves, learn all about how cows are milked, and make your own fresh butter! The Farm Visit Dairy Adventure brings dairy to life! And with gorgeous winter sunshine, a few muddy puddles to jump in and fresh country air, there's no better way to spend a day...
The Farm Visit Dairy, Dungog
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Farm Visit Wingham- Grand Opening

Saturday 28 September 2019
Be the first to visit the newly opened Wingham Farm Visit Dairy! Spend a day in the fresh air and glorious sunshine meeting the most adorable cows you have ever seen, feeding the cutest little calves with fresh milk, taking part in cheese tasting and learning how to make fresh delicious butter from scratch. There's so much to see and do and Wingham's very own Farm Visit Dairy!
Farm Visit Wingham
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Santa In The Sticks- Santa photos on the farm

Saturday 1 December 2018
Get a professional quality photo of your child or children with Santa Claus in an authentic and picturesque setting in the Hunter Valley town of Dungog. Book your session online and for $65 you will receive 2 high quality digital downloads ready for printing on whatever media you like PLUS the option to download or print any or all of the photos we take or just pick your favourites.
Farm Visit Dairy Dungog
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Farm Visit Photo Booth- Dungog Show

Saturday 10 November 2018
Get a professional quality photo of your child or children with a calf or two, a rabbit or their favourite pet- just in time for christmas! Book your session online and for $35 you will receive a 10 minute sitting and 2 high quality digital downloads ready for printing on whatever media you like!
Dungog Showground
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October School Holidays 2018- Farm Visit

Between Monday 1 October 2018 and Saturday 13 October 2018
Visit a real working dairy farm! Meet and bottle feed the cutest little calves, learn all about how cows are milked, why cows are milked and what dairy farmers do every day. We even have cheese tasting with utterly delicious Hunter Belle Cheese AND you can make your own fresh butter to taste test. The Farm Visit Dairy Adventure brings dairy to life! And with gorgeous spring sunshine, a few muddy puddles to jump in and fresh country air, there's no better way to spend a day...
The Farm Visit Dairy, Dungog
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July School Holidays- Farm Visit

Between Thursday 12 July 2018 and Sunday 22 July 2018
Visit a real working dairy farm! Meet and bottle feed the cutest little calves, learn all about how cows are milked, why cows are milked and what dairy farmers do every day. We even have cheese tasting with utterly delicious Hunter Belle Cheese AND you can make your own fresh butter to taste test. The Farm Visit Dairy Adventure brings dairy to life! And with gorgeous winter sunshine, a few muddy puddles to jump in and fresh country air, there's no better way to spend a day...
The Farm Visit Dairy, Dungog
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Farm Visit - June Long Weekend 2018

Monday 11 June 2018
Welcome to Farm Visit. On farm you will enjoy the experience of a real working dairy, get up close and personal with our cows, meet the farmer, where you'll discover there's so much more to a dairy farm than just beautiful animals and scenery.
Farm Visit
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Farm Visit - April 2018 School Holidays

Between Saturday 14 April 2018 and Sunday 29 April 2018
Welcome to Farm Visit. On farm you will enjoy the experience of a real working dairy, get up close and personal with our cows, meet the farmer, where you'll discover there's so much more to a dairy farm than just beautiful animals and scenery.
Farm Visit
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Farm Visit - March 2018

Saturday 24 March 2018
Welcome to Farm Visit. On farm you will enjoy the experience of a real working dairy, get up close and personal with our cows, meet the farmer, where you'll discover there's so much more to a dairy farm than just beautiful animals and scenery.
Farm Visit
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Farm Visit - 2017 Sept/Oct School Holidays

Between Sunday 1 October 2017 and Friday 6 October 2017
Welcome to Farm Visit. On farm you will enjoy the experience of a real working dairy, get up close and personal with our cows, meet the farmer, where you'll discover there's so much more to a dairy farm than just beautiful animals and scenery.
Farm Visit
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Farm Visit - 9 Sept 2017

Saturday 9 September 2017
Welcome to Farm Visit. On farm you will enjoy the experience of a real working dairy, get up close and personal with our cows, meet the farmer, where you'll discover there's so much more to a dairy farm than just beautiful animals and scenery.
Farm Visit
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Farm Visit - 12 Aug 2017

Saturday 12 August 2017
Welcome to Farm Visit. On farm you will enjoy the experience of a real working dairy, get up close and personal with our cows, meet the farmer, where you'll discover there's so much more to a dairy farm than just beautiful animals and scenery.
Farm Visit
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Farm Visit - 15 July 2017

Saturday 15 July 2017
Welcome to Farm Visit. On farm you will enjoy the experience of a real working dairy, get up close and personal with our cows, meet the farmer, where you'll discover there's so much more to a dairy farm than just beautiful animals and scenery.
Farm Visit
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Farm Visit - 13 July 2017

Thursday 13 July 2017
Welcome to Farm Visit. On farm you will enjoy the experience of a real working dairy, get up close and personal with our cows, meet the farmer, where you'll discover there's so much more to a dairy farm than just beautiful animals and scenery.
Farm Visit
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Farm Visit - 12 July 2017

Wednesday 12 July 2017
Welcome to Farm Visit. On farm you will enjoy the experience of a real working dairy, get up close and personal with our cows, meet the farmer, where you'll discover there's so much more to a dairy farm than just beautiful animals and scenery.
Farm Visit
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Farm Visit - 10 July 2017

Monday 10 July 2017
Welcome to Farm Visit. On farm you will enjoy the experience of a real working dairy, get up close and personal with our cows, meet the farmer, where you'll discover there's so much more to a dairy farm than just beautiful animals and scenery.
Farm Visit
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Farm Visit - 9 July 2017

Sunday 9 July 2017
Welcome to Farm Visit. On farm you will enjoy the experience of a real working dairy, get up close and personal with our cows, meet the farmer, where you'll discover there's so much more to a dairy farm than just beautiful animals and scenery.
Farm Visit
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Farm Visit, 6 July 2017

Thursday 6 July 2017
Welcome to Farm Visit. On farm you will enjoy the experience of a real working dairy, get up close and personal with our cows, meet the farmer, where you'll discover there's so much more to a dairy farm than just beautiful animals and scenery.
Farm Visit
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Farm Visit - 3 July 2017

Monday 3 July 2017
Welcome to Farm Visit. On farm you will enjoy the experience of a real working dairy, get up close and personal with our cows, meet the farmer, where you'll discover there's so much more to a dairy farm than just beautiful animals and scenery.
Farm Visit