Excursions
Bring learning to life with hands-on farm experiences through Landsdale Farm’s school programs. Our incursions and excursions are designed to spark curiosity, connection and creativity through real-world learning about animals, nature and sustainable farming.
Planning Your Visit
To book or customise your excursion, please email info@landsdalefarm.org.au.
Capacity:
We can accommodate two classes per day (approximately 50–60 students). Students will be divided into two groups and rotate between farmer-led and teacher-led activities.
Recommended times:
Arrival: 10:00am
Departure: 2:00pm
When booking, please include:
Preferred arrival and departure times
Break schedules
Preferred activity order (if applicable)
We will then provide a personalised itinerary for your visit.
What to Expect
When you arrive, one of our friendly farmers will welcome your group and guide you to your meeting area. Students will then rotate through a range of engaging activities designed to encourage learning through experience.
Excursion activities include:
Cart ride around the farm
Chicken lifecycle talk and meeting baby chicks
Worm and composting talk focused on soil health
Animal encounters in the Red Barn
Feeding some of our friendly farm animals
These experiences are designed to spark curiosity, encourage hands-on learning and create memorable moments for students of all ages.
What to Bring
Hats, sunscreen and water bottles
Enclosed shoes
Comfortable outdoor clothing
Please note: school bags are left in your designated outdoor excursion area, which is accessible to the public.
Cost
$23.60 per child (including GST)
There are no additional charges for teachers, education assistants, carers or parent volunteers.
Excursion Activities
Teacher-Led Activity
Explore the Farm: Feed the Animals
Duration: ~45 minutes
Students explore the farm while feeding animals and learning about them using a Landsdale Farm activity guide provided before your visit.
Students can also enjoy:
Farm playgrounds
Gardens
Mini golf
Bilton Cottage – a small historic cottage showcasing farming tools and life from earlier farming days.
Farmer-Led Activities
Worms at Work: Nature’s Little Recyclers
Duration: 30–40 minutes
Students learn about composting, soil health and the important role worms play in our ecosystem.
Cluck Quest: Chicken Detectives
Duration: 30–40 minutes
Students explore the chicken life cycle, behaviours and the role chickens play on the farm.
Cuddle Time & Cart Ride
Duration: 40–60 minutes (split into two groups)
Students interact with gentle animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs before enjoying a cart ride around the farm.
Plan Your School Excursion To Landsdale Farm
Bring learning to life with a hands-on farm experience at Landsdale Farm. Our school excursions give students the opportunity to explore nature, interact with animals, and discover how a working farm operates through engaging outdoor activities.
Through sensory-rich experiences — seeing, touching, listening and exploring — students build curiosity, confidence and a deeper understanding of the natural environment.
What to Expect
When you arrive, one of our friendly farmers will welcome your group and guide you to your meeting area. Students will then rotate through a range of engaging activities designed to encourage learning through experience.
Excursion activities include:
Cart ride around the farm
Chicken lifecycle talk and meeting baby chicks
Worm and composting talk focused on soil health
Animal encounters in the Red Barn
Feeding some of our friendly farm animals
These experiences are designed to spark curiosity, encourage hands-on learning and create memorable moments for students of all ages.