Collingwood Children's Farm

Children's farm · Abbotsford

Collingwood Children's Farm

Children's farm · Abbotsford

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18 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

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Hands-on farm with animals, cafe, and patio near city  

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18 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia Get directions

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18 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia Get directions

+61 3 9417 5806
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"Want to take the kids somewhere? The Collingwood Children's Farm is your best bet. Cows, goats, pigs, chooks, guinea pigs – you name it, they have it. Fantastically close to the city and adjacent to the Yarra River bike trail it's pretty easy to get to. Makes for a fun day out with the family in which city kids can delight in the sound a sheep makes. There are many great opportunities like sheep feeding and guinea pig holding, as well as observing helicopter parents in their natural environment – each animal feeding opportunity containing more adults with iPhones trained on their children than the children themselves ;) There's also a really great cafe right by the entrance serving delicious sandwiches and great coffee for when you've just had a bit too much of staring at Bessie feeding on grass." - Studio Fellow

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"Collingwood Children's Farm, Collingwood Abbotsford by Studio Fellow. Want to take the kids somewhere? The Collingwood Children's Farm is your best bet.Cows, goats, pigs, chooks, guinea pigs – you name it, they have it. Fantastically close to the city and adjacent to the Yarra River bike trail it's pretty easy to get to. Makes for a fun day out with the family in which city kids can delight in the sound a sheep makes.There are many great opportunities like sheep feeding and guinea pig holding, as well as observing helicopter parents in their natural environment – each animal feeding opportunity containing more adults with iPhones trained on their children than the children themselves ;)There's also a really great cafe right by the entrance serving delicious sandwiches and great coffee for when you've just had a bit too much of staring at Bessie feeding on grass."

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Elena Aguiar Ramos

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A Wonderful City Farm Escape with a Few Suggestions☺️ What a lovely find so close to the Melbourne CBD! We had a wonderful family day out, and it was a genuine delight to watch our little one connect with the animals. Being able to get hands-on and pet the friendly goats, sheep, and guinea pigs was the absolute highlight. While we cherished the experience, a few things could make it even better. We felt the value for money could be improved, perhaps by increasing the number of animals or adjusting the ticket price slightly. We also wished we could have viewed the beautiful horses and cows from a closer vantage point. It would be a magical addition if children could have a simple pat of the ponies included with admission, rather than as a separate paid activity. The facilities are great – the activity barn is a fantastic space for kids, and the café has a really cool, rustic vibe. Our coffees took a bit of time to come out, but the atmosphere was pleasant. Overall, we're so grateful for this farm and the opportunity it provides for city kids. With a few small enhancements, this would easily be a five-star destination for us. We look forward to visiting again!

Ali - Places to Lunch

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Such a fun morning out with the kids! We visited the Collingwood children’s farm for the first time a few weeks ago and we had a great experience. There are great ‘hands-on’ experiences for the kids - petting Guinea pigs, patting a cow, petting chickens, etc. The kids loved all of the farm animals and being able to see them up close. There is also a cafe there and some produce available to buy if you wanted to stay for longer! Definitely recommend trying with kids.

Ap Pan

Google
I took 10 month old to see farm animals for the first time The farm is easy to find and is located at the end of the road. Parking is not free, not sure of the exact parking rates but we were charged $7.50 for 2 hours. We got to the farm at 2pm, tickets $20 for adults and 10 month old was free, which was good. The farm itself is was okay, some parts of the farm was not suitable for a prams, lots of vegetable gardens scattered all over the property, not many farm animals to see(little sad), cafe was closing up around the time we arrived. Overall, we didn't feel it was worth $20 per adult, not many animals to see, most of the paths are not kid or pram friendly, no activities later in the afternoon. Might come back during school holidays but I feel your money could go a long way at other Melbourne attractions

Rhiannon Malone

Google
This place is a wonderful hands on country vibe sanctuary in the inner city area. There are so many animals roaming around for kids to observe and pat. The goats, chickens, guinea pigs, pigs and sheep were very popular with my daughter. The expansive vege garden is brilliant. I loved this place so much after my first visit that I bought an annual membership. An excellent activity for families or people trying to entertain little kids whilst also teaching them about the environment, animals and sustainability.

Stella

Google
Loved the atmosphere - so close to the city yet feels like you could be miles away. A great way to connect to nature and the farm life. Would recommend this to all ages as well, not just children/ parents!

Yu Ren

Google
Nice rural oasis within walking distance of the city centre. Be warned the cafe kitchen closes early (1pm) if no-one is ordering - shame, I was going to get the ploughman's lunch.

Y W

Google
Perfect place for kids to play with farm animals. Lots of fun to do in the farm. There’s lots of activities for kids during holidays. And yummy healthy food can buy from the farm cafe.

Andrew Clark

Google
Love being able to being a wedding photographer here! Super special place and loads of gorgeous spots for photos with couples. Staff are super friendly and the food is delicious too!
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Edmund C.

Yelp
A must visit when in Melbourne This kids farm is nestled in the inner suburbs just a stone's throw away from the city The animals here are so cute and approachable with sessions for feeding and interaction. Heaps of families out on a nice day being cute and that but it is a place really suitable for all ages The sheep goats and guinea pigs love being petted and the workers are happy to have a chat and talk about all things animals :) Perfect for a sunday day out. Finish your day out with a visit to lentil as anything next door !!
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Edoardo B.

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It feels like a dream that a place like this exists in the middle of the city. Amazing location on the Yarra, great cafe with quality food options and a lovely farm for the kids (but not only) to roam around!
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Tresna L.

Yelp
What a great day out for big and small kids alike! Get up close with the animals, chase a chicken, pat a guinea pig and watch cows being milked just minutes from the city. There's loads of room to run around and plenty of space to spread out a picnic blanket if you're wanting to bring your own lunch. Or, take the easy way out and order food from the cafe on site. Pro tip: Bring $6 in change for parking!
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Kelly M.

Yelp
A cheap-ish way to entertain mini-me while being able to make ridiculous animal noises with little judgement from the public ;) We visited on an overcast weekday so it wasn't very busy. There are chickens, peacocks, chickens, ducks and chickens roaming the grounds (yes, there are a LOT of chickens), but it's also nice to go point at pigs, goats, horses and sheep. You can cuddle up to guinea pigs if that takes your fancy, or watch some of the other animals getting fed throughout the day for no extra cost. My mini-me is a little too young to truly appreciate it, but toddlers and above would have a ball running around. There's a café on site but we decided to pop over to the Convent for a coffee and cake hit. I love that this place exists so close to the city.
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Jack D.

Yelp
Can you believe this place exists? It's a bloody farm in the middle of Collingwood. For a small donation ($16 for the whole family) you can walk around this giant farm and pat horses, roll around in the mud with the pigs, feed the ducks and even learn how to milk a cow. This is the perfect destination for parents and babysitters alike! You can entertain the kids all day at the Collingwood Childrens Farm. I'm 25 and was entertained all day... The first Sunday of every month is Family Day, where the kids can have free pony and tractor rides, plus there is a Farmers Market on the second Saturday of every month - which was recently voted Australia's favourite farmer market. The Collingwood Children's farm is fun for people of all ages. Be sure to check out the cafe while your there!
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Lucas S.

Yelp
After being here more times that I can recall, I have to say you need to go and check this place out! For $16 for a family you get Ducks, Chickens, Cows, Horses, Pigs, Goats, Peacocks and more! On your way in, make sure you pick up some hay for the Sheep (or you will find yourself heading back there when your little one notice that they don't have anything to feed the animals) For the adults, there is a great coffee shop and you might feel left out if you arn't walking around with a coffee! If you are just riding by on the Capital City Trail, you can access the Cafe from the trail!! Be sure to check your dates however as there is a Farmers Market on the second Saturday of each month and it can get a bit crazy. Parking is on St Heliers Street and there is a fairly big car park ($6 per day) but you will want to get in early, it can get full, or better still get on your bike and ride over!
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Teagan C.

Yelp
Attended a wedding here on the weekend. The ceremony was under a big old tree by the Yarra, followed by bubbly. More bubbly & finger food in the paddock (average, but we were hungry). However, the chefs redeemed themselves with a hearty dinner inside the barn. It wouldn't be compete without the smell of cow, but it was fantastic! Such a fun wedding!
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Julila H.

Yelp
I love this place. A farm in the middle of the city, amazing. It is cheap, 16 dollars for a family. You get to see and touch different farm animals, help milk a cow, chase a chicken, and get some fresh air. The cafe has some nice stuff, all ingredients come from the farm but it can be pricey. I felt that having this in the middle of Melbourne was worth so much more that the 16 bucks, that I didn't mind spending the money at the cafe. You can even arrange to have a birthday party at the farm. They have a nice car park too that is cheap too. All in all worth the money and an amazing day seeing something you would expect in the country.

Matt A.

Yelp
The Collingwood Children's farm is the best place in Melbourne to take kids to on a sunny day. It's super cheap, and payment is on an honesty basis. The farm is on the grounds of the old Abbotsford Convent, so it's quite beautiful, between the old heritage building and the luscious natural surroundings. It's great for kids, because they're able to get up close and feed and pet several of the animals. The farm has goats, pigs, cows, horses and a whole range of bizarre looking birds. There's also quite a nice outdoor café to break at. The farm is all uncovered, so avoid it if the weather is bad, but on a sunny day, it's beautiful (and genuinely enjoyable for both adults and kids).
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David T.

Yelp
Great day out with young kids. We have 3 under 5 and all had a good time checking out this little farm oasis in the middle of the city. Good coffee from the farm cafe and finished off with lunch at the Convent next door.
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Alex J.

Yelp
Amazing, in the centre of Melbourne a farm with lots of room for the kids to run around, we were fortunate enough to visit on the day of farmers market an wow a gourmet market just incredible picked up some great produce kids had a great day and then was presently surprised when I ordered some drinks at the cafe well priced and great quality coffee