Experience the charm of our friendly Highland Cattle on our family farm in the stunning Adelaide Hills.
Experience the charm of our friendly Highland Cattle on our family farm in the stunning Adelaide Hills.
Discover Maple Valley Highlands
Meet Our Highland Cattle
At Maple Valley Highlands, we are committed to breeding high-quality Highland Cattle and offering unique Adelaide Hills experiences. Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can interact with the gentle and photogenic Highland Coos, learn about their care, and gain insight into their fascinating history. We are members of the Australian Highland Cattle Society.
Located just outside of Macclesfield, under 20 minutes from Mount Barker in the Adelaide Hills.
Get to know the personalities of the Coos
What to expect from our highland experiences
You will be greeted upon your arrival, and you will be guided out to introduce you to the fold, learning about their personalities, their care and their life on the farm. After that, you will be guided to meet two of our Highlands where you can cuddle, scratch, brush and feed the coos while discussing the history of Highland Cattle, some interesting facts about Highlands and our plan here at Maple Valley. Along the way, you might see some other animals we have here on the farm being, Black Angus Cattle, Donkeys, Goats, Pigs, Chickens and Quails. There will be plenty of photo opportunities using your personal cameras or phones. This will be a walking tour with the Highland's never far from where you'll be greeted.
Sometimes unexpected circumstances arise, such as severe weather. For the safety and wellbeing of both our guests and our animals, we may need to reschedule or cancel your visit. Severe weather includes days of heavy rain or temperatures above 35°C in Mount Barker, SA. Additionally, on Extreme or Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days (total fire ban) in the Mount Lofty Ranges, experiences will be rescheduled or cancelled. If your experience is cancelled, you will receive a full refund (excluding any third-party fees).
A liability waiver form will need to be signed by every participant before proceeding with the experience.
Private Experiences
Your booking is a fully private session, so no other guests will be scheduled during your time with us.
Experience Maple Valley Highlands - Things to remember
Phone and Camera
Be sure to bring your phone and/or camera to capture your photo moments. We’re always happy to help by taking photos for you on your device.
Things to Wear
For your comfort and safety, we suggest enclosed footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
In summer, sun-safe clothing, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended.
In winter, gumboots along with warm layers and jackets can be helpful
Environment
While we do our best to plan ahead, the environment is beyond our control and weather conditions can be unpredictable. During the warmer months, flies are common; to minimise this, we recommend booking an earlier session when it’s cooler.
Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
We understand that plans can change! To receive a full refund (excluding any third-party fees), please let us know via email at least 72 hours before your experience.
Cancellations made less than 72 hours before your experience are non-refundable, so we can keep everything running smoothly for other guests.
If you'd like to reschedule, we're happy to accommodate at no extra cost if requested at least 72 hours in advance, subject to availability,
Farm stay with the Cattle
Nestled on the border of the Hills and the Fleurieu, our farm offers unique accommodation managed by my father-in-law. It's the perfect base for exploring various Adelaide Hills experiences, and after your adventurous day, you can unwind at our accommodation, which overlooks our Cattle in the surrounding paddocks.