Quamby Brook: Goat Farm, Distillery and Timber Industry History

Quamby Brook is a small village on the banks of the creek that gave it its name. Its history as a timber industry area sits alongside experiences focused on farming, animal encounters and food and drink. At Little Things Farm, visitors can meet goats and learn about sustainable farming; Bogan Road Distillery offers guided tours and tastings. Bushland and views of Quamby Bluff add to the variety of experiences. This gives you several distinct options to choose from when planning your trip.

A Village with a Timber Industry History

Quamby Brook was a timber industry area, and a large sawmill was located near the village. This historical legacy adds another dimension to the area, alongside the experiences at the farm and distillery. You can get to know Quamby Brook through both its agricultural and food-and-drink offerings and its former economic role. The contrast is what makes the area interesting: the timber industry history sits alongside present-day insights into farming and nature. Together, the creek banks, village history and visitor experiences offer different ways to discover the character of Quamby Brook.

Animal Encounters and Farming

Little Things Farm tours are about meeting animals up close and learning about the farm. Visitors can milk a dairy goat and pat a kid. The tours also explain what sustainable farming means and how small-breed livestock live together and contribute to the farm’s growth. This combines a hands-on experience with learning about animal husbandry and farming.

Family and group tours are privately guided for 4 to 6 people and last about 1 to 1½ hours. The group size and approximate duration give you a clear framework when planning activities together. Visitors can also meet friendly animals for free in the paddocks next to the Little Things Farm Shop. This is a different kind of experience from the tour: here, the focus is on meeting the animals in the paddocks, while the guided tour also includes milking and farming topics.

The Little Things Farm Shop adds goat milk soaps and skincare products, as well as goat milk bath salts, to your visit. A private tour includes a private picnic, with local cider and a platter of goat cheese and regional produce available by choice. The farm experience therefore ranges from animal encounters and insights into farming to a picnic featuring regional produce.

Tastings and Bushland

Bogan Road Distillery offers a different focus, with guided tours and tastings. Its grounds are set in bushland and offer views of Quamby Bluff. The property is registered as Land for Wildlife and provides habitat for several threatened species. This connects the tasting experience with a natural setting and a specific conservation focus. In contrast to the farm, the distillery, guided tour and landscape take centre stage here.

Quamby Bluff is in the vicinity of Quamby Brook and is the northernmost peak in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The mountain is also a landmark for getting your bearings in the region, and it can be seen from Bogan Road Distillery. This brings together the nearby landscape and experiences within Quamby Brook, while recognising that the farm, distillery and peak each offer a different visitor experience.

Choose the Right Focus

When planning, consider which shared experience appeals to you most: tours at Little Things Farm combine animal encounters with insights into sustainable farming, while Bogan Road Distillery focuses on guided tours and tastings in bushland. The picnic and goat milk products add a food-and-drink element to a farm visit. If you’re looking for accommodation in Quamby Brook, these different interests can help you decide what you’d like to focus on during your stay.

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