ten Things We Love About Hosanna Farmstay 

With animals to feed, bunnies to meet, treasure hunts to tackle, and wide-open space to burn off all that excess energy, Hosanna Farmstay has a habit of winning people over pretty quickly. 

Child wearing a wide-brim hat gently pats a large pig in a grassy animal enclosure at Hosanna Farmstay. A low electric fence runs between the child and the pig, and pieces of fruit are scattered on the ground while trees and a picnic area appear in the background. People paddle small kayaks on a calm river while others stand on a floating dock surrounded by dense trees at Hosanna Farmstay. Two young children stand at Hosanna Farmstay holding several small chickens in their arms. The children are positioned in the foreground, each gently cradling multiple chicks with both hands. The chickens vary in colour, including black, brown, and speckled feathers, with small beaks and visible feet resting against the children’s clothing.  

Tucked away in Stokers Siding and backed by 100 acres of countryside, it is the kind of place where days feel longer, kids roam free and plans are happily forgotten. 

If you’ve been looking for an easy, family-friendly getaway with a little bit of everything, this might be it. Here are 10 things we love about Hosanna Farmstay.

1. 100 acres to explore

Hosanna gives you space to breathe. Think rolling paddocks, shady corners and that quiet, country feel that makes you want to slow down and stay a while.

2. Water activities for all ages

From creek swims to dam dips and a waterslide that gets a solid workout, this is the kind of place where packing your swimmers is non-negotiable.

3. It is genuinely pet-friendly

Finding a holiday that works for the whole family can be tricky. At Hosanna, your dog is part of the plan, not an afterthought.

4. Stay your way

Whether you are pitching a tent, parking the van or settling into a cabin or the Homestead, there is an option to match your style. Simple, comfortable and flexible.

Person sitting in a camp chair pets a small dog while a child reaches over near a campfire at Hosanna Farmstay. Two adults hold young children in front of an outdoor evening gathering with string lights and a stage at Hosanna Farmstay. Two adults carry children on their shoulders while holding stacked pizza boxes outside a lit reception area at Hosanna Farmstay.

5. Saturday nights, sorted

There is something special about a campfire, live music and a soft autumn evening. It is low-key, relaxed and exactly what a weekend away should feel like.

6. Animal feeding, any time

Pick up a bag of feed and head to the paddock. The resident crew will happily wander over for a snack, making it easy to squeeze in some hands-on moments throughout the day.

7. Woodfired pizza (enough said)

There is just something about pizza after a day outdoors. Cooked in the outdoor oven and best enjoyed with a side of fresh air.

8. Farm tours that actually feel fun 

This is not a stand-back-and-watch situation. You will be in it. Feeding pigs, collecting eggs, meeting alpacas and finishing with cuddles in the hatchery. 

Person relaxes on a picnic blanket while sitting beside a dog in a grassy area at Hosanna Farmstay. Children gather at a wooden fence watching a llama while one child holds a bundle of hay in a grassy paddock at Hosanna Farmstay. Small baby rabbits curled together and resting in a person’s hands at Hosanna Farmstay.

9. Day visits made easy

Short on time? Day passes mean you can still enjoy the experience, from swimming and slides to animal encounters. If you love it, a yearly family pass makes it easy to come back again and again. 

10. The Rail Trail right next door

One of the biggest drawcards. Step straight from Hosanna onto the Rail Trail and explore on foot or by bike. Slow it down or stretch it out, the choice is yours. 

Why it works

Hosanna Farmstay is not trying to be one thing. It is a bit of everything, in a way that feels easy and unforced. Adventure for the kids. Space for the adults. And enough to do that you never hear “I’m bored” (or at least, not as often). 

Close-up of a fluffy crested chicken standing on dirt with a coop and another chicken blurred in the background at Hosanna Farmstay. Shaggy Highland cow with long horns stands in a fenced grassy paddock under string lights at Hosanna Farmstay. Close-up of a black and white goat leaning over a wooden fence in a grassy paddock at Hosanna Farmstay.

Planning a visit 

Whether you are staying the night or dropping in for the day, Hosanna is an easy add-on to any Northern Rivers itinerary. And with the Rail Trail right on its doorstep, it is also a great base to explore a little further. Plan your Rail Trail trip today. 

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