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Calmsley Hill City Farm

New South Wales · Australia

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Visit Sydney's oldest working farm with animal encounters & morning tea/coffee. Meet our most famous animals, including the koala, wombat, emu, kangaroo and many more. get up close with the animals for photos and feeding. Many other farm animals throughout the property.

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  1. 1Calmsley Hill City Farm

    Welcome to Calmsley Hill City Farm, a unique educational and recreational sanctuary located just one hour from the heart of Sydney's Central Business District. In a world where urban expansion often severs our connection to the…

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  2. 2The Picnic and Breakfast Grounds — A Traditional Start

    We begin our visit at the farm’s communal heart: the picnic and breakfast grounds. For many visitors, the day starts with a traditional outdoor meal, often involving regional favorites like halloumi cheese and fava bean dishes,…

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  3. 3The Shearing Arena — The Science of Wool

    One of the most popular demonstrations at Calmsley Hill takes place in the Shearing Arena. Here, you can watch a professional shearer skillfully remove the fleece from a sheep in a matter of minutes. …

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  4. 4The Stockperson Dog Show — Canine Intelligence

    Adjacent to the paddocks, the Stockperson Dog Show highlights the incredible intelligence and working drive of Australian stock dogs, such as Kelpies and Border Collies. These dogs are essential partners on a working farm,…

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  5. 5Koala Talk and Native Encounters — Iconic Fauna

    While Calmsley Hill is a working farm, it also celebrates Australia’s unique native wildlife. The Koala Talk is an essential stop for any visitor. …

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  6. 6The Farmyard Nursery — Early Childhood Education

    For the youngest visitors, the Farmyard Nursery is often the highlight of the trip. This area contains the smaller and younger inhabitants of the farm, including baby lambs, kids (juvenile goats), and rabbits. …

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  7. 7The Tractor Ride — A Survey of the Land

    To gain a broader perspective of the property, many visitors opt for the tractor ride. This journey takes you through the back paddocks of the farm, offering views of the surrounding hills and a sense of the scale required to…

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  8. 8Closing

    As we conclude our time at Calmsley Hill City Farm, I hope you have found the experience both enlightening and restorative. We have journeyed through the science of wool, the intelligence of working dogs, and the metabolic…

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What is Calmsley Hill City Farm?

Calmsley Hill City Farm is a place in New South Wales · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationNew South Wales · Australia
TypeNature
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-33.8690, 150.8596
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