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Farm Tours

Experience the charm of rural life with a farm tour at Ralph Ranch. Come along and meet our adorable Highlands, Miniature Highlands, Valais Blacknose sheep, and Damara sheep. You’ll learn about our breeding practices, our approach to animal welfare, and the unique characteristics that make each breed so special.

Our tours are designed to give you a genuine, up-close experience with the animals and life on the farm. Set in a relaxed rural setting, you’ll have the chance to slow down, take in the scenery, capture plenty of photos, and create lasting memories. Whether you’re visiting as a couple, a family, or a small group, we offer a range of tour options to suit different group sizes while keeping the experience personal and unhurried.

Every tour at Ralph Ranch is personally run by me (Alanah), so what you experience here is genuine, hands-on farm life—not something scripted or commercialised. I’ve been breeding Highland cattle for over 10 years, and working closely with animals is truly at the heart of what I do.

From raising and training our Highland calves to working with sheep around the farm, everything you see is part of our everyday life. I love sharing that with visitors in a relaxed, down-to-earth way—whether it’s introducing you to the herd, talking through their personalities, or letting you experience a real connection with the animals.

This isn’t just a tour—it’s a chance to step into our world for a little while and experience the farm as it really is.

Booking Information

  • Booking essentials 

  • No walk ins

  • Online bookings close off 12hrs prior

Interactive In Paddock Tours

Our interactive tours are a very hand-on tour, getting in the paddock with the cows and sheep, interactions ranging from brushing to cuddling.

Best Suited for:

  • Highland lovers - want to cuddle a cow this one is for you

  • Those wanting to get hands on with highlands

  • Kids under 8 are welcome on our private tours (under 4yrs need to be carried, best suited for confident kids)

  • Able bodied people ~ we have disability friendly options below

Duration: These tours are 1 hour, enough time to meet all our animals. 

Capacity: All tours are a maximum of 8 people, please contact us to arrange larger group. We do currently require 2 people minimum to run a tour, four individuals we recommend the shared tour. 

Private guided session; with the benefit that the tour can be tailored to your specific areas of interest

Shared group sessions; join others on our tour for a reduced rate

Private Tour Prices

Adults $75pp (14+ years)

Youth $45pp (8 to 13 years)

Child $25pp (5 to 7 years)

Toddler $15pp (2 to 4 years)

Shared Tour Prices

Adults $65pp (14+ years)

Youth $35pp (8 to 13 years)

Fenceline Meet and Greet Tour

Admire our charming Highland Cows, Valais Blacknose Sheep, and Damara Sheep from behind the fences. This is a great option for those who feel more comfortable behind a fence as well as allowing the little ones to safely explore. 

Best Suited for:

  • Young families with less animal exposure

  • Those who just want to see highlands up close 

  • Those looking for a more budget friendly experience

  • Non-English speaking (we require basic english for our paddock tours)

  • Large groups - Our other tours are limited to 8 people 

Shared Tour Prices

Adults $45pp (14+ years)

Youth $25pp (8 to 13 years)

Child $10pp (5 to 7 years)

Toddler $5pp (2 to 4 years)

Haltered Cow Brushing Tour

Still want to get hands on? This tour is adapted for those that are not confident or able to be out in the open paddock with the cows. For this tour you will get to meet one of our highland cows safety on a halter so they can't walk about. 

Best Suited for:

  • Those a little more nervous to meet a highland

  • Young families with less animal exposure

  • Physical disabilities 

  • Mobility concerns

  • Non- English speaking (we require basic english for our paddock tours)

  • Option for large groups by arrangement, please contact us below for groups of 8 or more

Includes: 

  • 30 minutes brushing a highland cow 

  • 30 minutes to meet and greet our other animals from the fenceline

NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH WINTER

OPEN SEPTEMBER ONWARDS
Due to the unprecedentedly wet weather, we have had to close this option for the autumn and winter months  

Private Tour Prices

Adults $75pp (14+ years)

Youth $35pp (8 to 13 years)

Child $25pp (5 to 7 years)

Toddler $15pp (2 to 4 years)

After Something Different? Enquire Here

Larger function? Work do? School Group? Charity group? Contact us today and lets make a plan!

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