Quamby Brook: Farm Tours and Timber Industry History

Quamby Brook is a small village on Quamby Brook Road, on the banks of the creek from which it takes its name. Its creekside setting and timber industry history give the place a distinct character. For visitors, the offerings at Little Things Farm and Bogan Road Distillery are especially appealing: they range from animal encounters and farming to guided tours and tastings. If you’re looking for accommodation in Quamby Brook, these different experiences can help shape the character of your stay.

Timber industry as part of the area’s history

Quamby Brook was a timber-producing area; a large sawmill stood near the village. This means its economic past is not just general background, but closely connected to the place. It adds a historical dimension to a stay, while the farm and distillery now offer visitor experiences with a different focus.

Farm tours: animals and farming

Little Things Farm’s tours are for visitors who want to milk a dairy goat, pat a baby goat and learn more about sustainable farming. They also cover how small-breed livestock live together and contribute to the farm’s growth. The experience combines direct contact with animals and insights into how a farm operates. 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 two concrete details for planning your day; this guided format also differs from meeting animals in the paddocks by the farm shop.

Farm shop and private picnic

Visitors can meet friendly animals for free in the paddocks adjoining the Little Things Farm Shop. The shop sells goat milk soaps and skincare products, as well as goat milk bath salts. A private tour at Little Things Farm also includes a private picnic; you can choose to add local cider and a platter of goat cheese and regional produce. The picnic adds a culinary element to the animal and farming themes of a farm visit.

Bushland and tastings at Bogan Road Distillery

Bogan Road Distillery offers guided tours and tastings. Set in bushland, it has views of Quamby Bluff; its property is registered as Land for Wildlife and provides habitat for several threatened species. Nearby, Quamby Bluff is the northernmost peak in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. A visit therefore combines a tour and tasting with views of the landscape and a tangible connection to conservation.

Compare the experiences as you plan your trip

At Little Things Farm, the options range from free animal encounters in the paddocks to a guided tour with insights into farming and, with a private tour, a picnic. Bogan Road Distillery combines guided tours and tastings with bushland and views of Quamby Bluff. If you’re looking for accommodation, this difference can help you decide what to focus on during your stay: animal experiences and farming, or a tour and tasting in a bushland setting.

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