Quamby Park Farm Stay and Petting Zoo hits market
Few rural properties come to market with 300 animals, a thriving tourism business and NSW’s oldest and largest miniature goat stud, but that’s exactly what awaits at Quamby Park Farm Stay and Petting Zoo.
The unique 21.78-hectare property, a 20-minute drive from Young, is now seeking new owners after nearly a decade of careful development.
For selling agent Rachelle Barnett of Elders, opportunities like this are almost unheard of.
“You just don’t see properties like this come up,” she said. “It’s very rare, especially when it’s completely walk-in, walk-out with all the animals included.”
The current owners purchased the property in 2016, bringing with them a long-established miniature goat-breeding program, and later transformed the farm into a popular NSW tourism business. They are now moving on from the property and business due to pending health issues.
What began with a passion for miniature goats has steadily evolved into an interactive farm experience where visitors can pat and bottle-feed animals, stay overnight, celebrate birthdays, or simply spend an entire day wandering through the paddocks.
“You can tell they’ve built this from their heart,” Barnett said. “It’s not just been a business. You can see the love they’ve put into the animals, the shelters and everything they’ve created.
“People come to the property and get lost in time – you’ll realise you’ve been there for five hours because you get so caught up in the animals and the experience of being out there.”
Diversified revenue streams spanning agritourism and livestock breeding
The business attracts a steady mix of local families, weekend visitors from Sydney and Canberra, school groups and repeat guests who return throughout the year.
The full working farm includes coloured miniature sheep, Galloway cows, miniature horses, donkeys, turkeys, guinea fowl, peacocks, chickens, pheasants, pigeons, deer, turtles, alpacas, lizards and of course, goats.
Beyond tourism, the property also generates income through its specialist livestock breeding program of miniature goats.
“They barely have to advertise,” Barnett said. “People come back regularly, spot a baby they love and buy it.”
Turnkey lifestyle infrastructure with commercial expansion potential
For a new owner, the business offers flexibility. Included in the sale is a comfortable three-bedroom residence, allowing owners to live on-site while operating the business.
The tourism operation can be expanded with more events, accommodation and visitor experiences, or scaled back to suit a more relaxed lifestyle while continuing to generate income through multiple established revenue streams.
“You can flex the business to suit your lifestyle,” Barnett said.
“You could open only on weekends, focus on group bookings or concentrate more on breeding livestock. There are so many different ways to earn an income from the property.”
Positioned less than two hours from Canberra and around four hours from Sydney, the property is secluded while still accessible from major cities.
Bordering the Dananbilla Nature Reserve, the setting offers expansive views, abundant wildlife and the quiet that many urban buyers increasingly value.
“You’re secluded and private, but you’re not far from town – ALDI is only 20 minutes down the road,” Barnett said.
“You’re surrounded by the nature reserve, and because of that, you get so much native wildlife coming through the property as well.”
Barnett said the ideal purchaser is likely someone looking for more than just a rural property.
“This is for someone who loves animals and wants a lifestyle as well as a business,” she said.
“They can be their own boss, enjoy living on the farm and still earn a comfortable income.”
