Farm Experiences
Tours, animal encounters, demonstrations and workshops.
What it involves
Visitors paying to experience farm life — guided tours, feeding animals, shearing demonstrations, cheese-making or bread-baking workshops, school excursions and photography days.
How it can generate income
Per-person ticket pricing; experiences pair powerfully with farm gate sales and accommodation packages.
Does the agritourism framework apply?
Yes — small-scale, low-impact visitor activities are the farm experience premises category.
Zoning & development approvals
Low-impact experiences associated with a commercial farm can meet exempt or complying standards. Regular large groups, permanent structures or after-hours events push you toward a DA.
Setup & operating costs
Low to moderate: public liability insurance, safe viewing areas, amenities and any equipment for workshops.
Environmental & practical considerations
Animal welfare and visitor safety, dust and noise, manure and runoff management, and biosecurity between visitor groups and livestock.
Authoritative sources
Legislative content last reviewed July 2026.