WE ARE CLOSING DOWN WE ARE CLOSING DOWN WE ARE CLOSING DOWN
I am devastated to announce that
After more than 40 years Golden Ridge Animal Farm at Dural is closing down.
You will still have until the 26th January 2026 visit US for the very last time and to use your gift vouchers
Thank you for all of your support over the years and we hope you can come to see us one last time.
The GOOD NEWS is that OUR MOBILE FARMYARD will still be operating as per normal
Alisa and the farm family.
CLICK here to read our press release
TO BOOK your visit
The BOOK HERE link is at the Bottom of this page
Bookings are ESSENTIAL
Open until 26th January 2026
we expect to close after that.
The last 2 or 3 weeks we are open will book out so please book early as we don't want you to miss out.
A day on the farm.....
Last chance to visit the farm before we close
Golden Ridge Animal Farm.
General visit session
Session length - 1.5HOURS (If we are quiet no time limit)
You participate in each activity 1 time only
INDOORS - The first 30 min
Interactive and hands on activities in our barn area. These activities are self guided by parents but a staff member will be there watching.
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Cuddle baby chicks, fluffy ducklings and the cutest and softest baby rabbits (rabbits are weather dependent- for their health so in Summer and on hotter days our pet Guinea Pigs instead of rabbits.)
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Have a go at milking our big dairy cow - I wonder who will milk her the best in your family!
OUTDOORS -1- 1.5 hours.
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Self guided walk around the farm if you purchased a feed bucket ($5.00 extra). Here you can hand feed over 200 animals! (30 min or longer)
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Visit our beautiful hens in the THE CHOOK YARD.
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Go free range in our OPEN PADDOCK.... yep you can go run with our goats!
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Pony rides (if purchased)
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Egg collecting coop (if purchased)
SESSION TIMES- We run several sessions each day each session is 1.5 hours. ( on busy days only )
The farm closes 1.5 hours after the last session that has a booking on that day. (This can vary each day)
current OPENING HOURS
Weekends 10.30am - 3.00pm
Weekdays 10am - 2pm
If you do decide to picnic here at the farm it is included in your 1.5 hour session time - if you would prefer to spend that time with our animals there are so many local parks you can visit afterwards.
OPERATING DAYS
Open 7 days a week with a VALID BOOKING- BOOKINGS are ESSENTIAL
IMPORTANT - We do close on some Public Holidays, wet days, extreme heat, for maintenance and for Private hire so visit the booking site to find out!
GENERAL ENTRY PRICES
pre booked online price ONLY - no walk ins without a booking
entry prices start FROM
Adults- $30.00 each
Children - $30.00 each
Infants/Babies (0 - 12 MONTH old) must be booked in however not charged entry)
Cash or Card - fees apply to all card payments.
WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS HAVE DIFFERENT RATES SEE BOOKING SITE FOR PRICES
If you do decide to visit us with no booking and we are open with spaces it is more expensive at $35 to $40 per person
Keep your eyes out on our social media as we will put up any specials and discount codes on there if we do not book out.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL - BOOKING LINK BELOW
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
are included in your entry
Our animal encounters are LIMITED and are not always available.
See the booking site for availability or call or email us.
ENCOUNTER COST
In addition to Your general admission tickets
Bottle feeding, Pat a pig, OR Calf (each encounter) $50 for up to 4 people and $10 per person after.
Surcharge on public holidays apply and credit card payments
BOOK via the online booking link below
NOTE: each encounter ADDS 20 minutes to your session time.
OPTIONAL
On the day extras
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Feed Bucket $5.00 per bucket
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Pony Rides $10.00 each - Suitable for 1 year olds up to 6 yr olds - HELMET REQUIRED for all riders (supplied)
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Diggerzone tokens - $8.00 per token per ride (4- 4.5 minutes)
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EGG COLLECTING $12.50 per dozen eggs- we hide the eggs for you to collect straight into an egg carton. eggs are pre stamped (chickens don't lay stamped eggs!) then put into nesting boxes for the kids to collect.
(credit card fees apply)
OUR KIOSK is CLOSED
Important Information
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PAYMENT - to be made at point of entry cash or cards accepted- note ALL CARD payments have a fee associated
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PUBLIC HOLIDAY BOOKINGS surcharge on all bookings
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No group bookings each family must book there own visit
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LUNCH- we do not sell food please eat before you come or after you leave.
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Allergy advice- The farm contains most allergens inc dairy, wheat, egg, nuts , sesame, dust, feathers ect - Please let us know on arrival if an allergy is a concern we will advise you if there is anything we can do to make your visit more comfortable.
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DOGS and PETS- We are NOT pet friendly - Please don't bring any pets or dogs along with you to the farm including the carpark area. NOTE- There are Free roaming farm dogs around the farm.
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PARKING- Please check for internal parking when you first arrive. If needing to park on the street- parking can be on both sides of the street but you must park parallel. Rangers visit regularly
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FOOTWEAR - Thongs are NOT suitable footwear - enclosed shoes only.
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NO TICKETS ARE SOLD AT THE GATE - YOU MUST BOOK
HAND WASHING is very important.
