Farm Stay Sunshine Coast · Peachester, near Maleny
Do the Zoo in the morning, then come back to a farm where the animals are yours to feed all afternoon. Mango Hill Farm is at Peachester, 15 minutes from Australia Zoo and Beerwah, with four self-contained stays and the Glass House Mountains on the horizon.
From A$295 a night 2-night minimum · 15 minutes from Australia Zoo
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Most places to stay near Australia Zoo are motels and holiday units along Steve Irwin Way. We are the other option: a working farm 15 minutes inland at Peachester, where the stays are self-contained cottages and houses set among paddocks, and where feeding the animals is part of the deal rather than a ticketed extra.
It works well for families who want a full day at the Zoo without a long drive back, and for anyone visiting the Glass House Mountains: the lookouts, the walks at Mount Ngungun and Mount Tibrogargan’s base track, and the Beerwah and Glasshouse villages are all 15 to 20 minutes away. From the farm you can see the peaks at sunset.
Choose Dovecote Cottage for a family of up to 5, Tiny House On The Hill for two, Bahche House for up to 8 or Peachester Villa for up to 10. Every stay has its own kitchen, so Zoo days end with a home-cooked dinner and a fire.
Sealed roads all the way. Times are approximate.
All four are on the same farm. Prices are per night for the whole place, not per person. Two-night minimum.
Best for: Couples, and couples with one or two small children
From A$295 a night · Sleeps 2 to 4 · 2-night minimum
Best for: Families and couples who want the classic farm cottage
From A$495 a night · Sleeps 5 · 2-night minimum
Best for: Groups of up to 8 who want the luxury option
From A$1,100 a night · Sleeps 8 · 2-night minimum
Best for: Extended families, groups and wedding parties of up to 10
From A$797 a night · Sleeps 10 · 2-night minimum
Everything here is within about 25 minutes of the farm.
The main event for most of our Beerwah guests. Book tickets ahead for school holidays; the Zoo opens at 9am, so an early start from the farm gets you there for the crocodile show.
The classic view of the peaks, with a short loop walk. Wild Horse Mountain lookout near the highway is another good one.
The most family-friendly summit in the Glass House Mountains: about an hour return, with a view of Tibrogargan and Beerwah from the top.
Rides for the kids at Aussie World on the Bruce Highway, and lunch at the pub next door.
Go-karts for older kids and adults, on the way to the coast.
Alpacas, mini cows, goats, pigs, sheep, horses, chickens, ducks and Wilson the cockatoo. The afternoon feed is the highlight of most stays.
“The kids (age 4 and 6) absolutely loved feeding the animals and talking to Wilson the cockatoo. The cottage was very clean and felt so warm, especially with the fireplace going every night. 5/5 experience for us and we’ll remember it forever.”
“Had such a great time staying at the tiny house! Peaceful views, campfire and friendly animals! Only a short drive to Maleny and other surrounding areas, would highly recommend if you are looking for some R&R!”
“Beautiful, welcoming farm stay. Lovely hosts. Perfect for families. Very comfortable accommodation and immaculate grounds. Highly recommend. 5/5 stars!”
About 15 minutes by car. The Zoo is on Steve Irwin Way at Beerwah; we are 15 minutes west at Peachester.
Yes, that is the usual plan. Zoo in the morning, back to the farm for lunch, then feed our animals in the afternoon. Feeding is included and there are no set times.
No. Every stay has a two-night minimum, which suits a Zoo day plus a Glass House Mountains day.
Dovecote Cottage sleeps up to 5. Bahche House sleeps 8 and Peachester Villa sleeps 10 for bigger groups.
Yes. The peaks are on the horizon from the farm, and the sunset view from the Tiny House deck and the Villa deck takes them in.
Beerwah, 15 minutes away, has supermarkets, a bakery, takeaways and fuel. Maleny, 20 minutes the other way, has more cafes and the dairies.
From A$295 a night for the Tiny House, A$495 for Dovecote Cottage, A$797 for Peachester Villa and A$1,100 for Bahche House, for the whole place. 20% deposit to book.
Peachester, in the Sunshine Coast hinterland between the Glass House Mountains and Maleny. The exact address comes with your booking confirmation.
Also close by: Montville, the Glass House Mountains lookouts, Australia Zoo (15 minutes) and the Sunshine Coast beaches.
Booking direct with the farm is 20 to 25% cheaper than booking the same stay on Airbnb, and you deal with us, not a booking site.
Farm Stay Sunshine Coast
Peachester QLD 4519, Australia
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