Werai

Werai can be discovered through a range of different aspects of country life: a farm tour offers a chance to see cattle and native wildlife and learn about sustainable agriculture, while a bakery showcases gourmet pies made with regional ingredients. There are also activities related to horses and a locally listed heritage site. When planning a trip to Werai, you can consider which of these interests matters most to you.

Farm life and regional flavours

In the picturesque valleys of Werai in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales lies the 1,400-acre cattle farm of Snake Creek Cattle Company. Kangaroos, wombats and Australian birds live on the property. Those interested in the landscape and its wildlife will find a tangible connection to farm life here. Snake Creek Cattle Company connects its farm gate with an authentic taste of Australian country life and offers a range of farmstay experiences.

The on-site bakery makes gourmet pies using regional ingredients, including pasture-raised meat and produce grown on the farm. The range includes beef and lamb fillings, as well as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. This makes local cuisine a subject in its own right, alongside the activities on the farm. If you’re interested in Werai’s culinary side, the bakery is a specific point of interest; the different fillings vary according to their ingredients.

Farm tours and horse facilities

Snake Creek Cattle Company offers farm tours in a Land Rover for school groups, friends, colleagues or the whole family. Visitors learn about cattle, native wildlife and sustainable agriculture. The tour therefore explores several aspects of the farm rather than focusing solely on cattle farming. For families, it’s an opportunity to learn more about agriculture and native wildlife together; the tour is explicitly offered to the whole family as well.

The property also has facilities for training clinics, equestrian events, and small agricultural displays and demonstrations. The Ranch Arena has spectator areas, grandstands, lighting and a public address system. Its horse facilities are also specified: these include a 60 × 40 sand arena, a wash bay, tie-up rails, and overnight and holding areas with shade, water troughs and secure tie-up areas. If you’re interested in equestrian events, you can distinguish the facilities intended for them from the farm tours and agricultural demonstrations.

Ranch Camp offers designated camping sites for participants and their horses, and includes four unique tiny houses. These farmstay options provide a distinct way to experience ranch life. They are different from looking for a holiday rental as a form of accommodation: when planning your trip, you can first consider whether you’re interested in farm tours, events or Ranch Camp, and which type of accommodation suits your preferences.

A look at Werai’s heritage

The gatehouse at Werai Railway Station on Greenhills Road is also part of the local landscape: it is locally listed as a heritage site. Large plantings of conifers and cypress trees along its property boundary are considered to have heritage value. So, alongside its farm and horse-related themes, Werai also offers a cultural point of interest. If you’re interested in historic buildings and their surroundings, you can take this aspect into account when choosing what you’d like to explore on your trip.

Find more ideas for nearby places in Canyonleigh, Burrawang, Bowral, Berrima, Balmoral and Bundanoon.

For the broader travel overview: Wingecarribee Shire Council.