Tours, workshops and educational experiences

The Giving Farm

Experience more when you come to the Central Coast's Harvest Festival

Enjoy a range of guided tours, educational talks and creative workshops while you explore the hinterland region this June long weekend at the Harvest Festival.

Plan your farm adventure...

Plan your adventure!

Alsion homestead

Alison Homestead | Wyong

Visit the Alison Homestead Museum and hear a local historian share stories of the homestead and surrounding district. Explore fascinating exhibits, browse the plant nursery, and relax with a traditional Devonshire tea, including fresh tea and coffee.

Artisan Estate | Somersby

Harvest fresh pecans in our orchard, watch tree-shaking demonstrations, learn how pecans grow, enjoy a free family day, and collect nuts for $15 per kilo.
Farmer sorting oranges

Bambinos on the Farm | Kulnura

Enjoy a family-friendly day at Bambinos on the Farm: markets, café treats, tractor rides, orange picking, live music, games, kids activities, and dog-friendly orchard vibes.
Coachwood nursey flower arranging

Coachwood Nursery | Somersby

Coachwood Nursery at Somersby has Free Entry and will have a huge range of rare plants, succulents, dried flowers for sale along with 5 ticketed workshops booked at Eventbrite.
two women hand feeding alpacas

Iris Lodge Alpacas | Jilliby

Join Iris Lodge Alpacas at the Central Coast Harvest Festival in Jilliby for an eco certified, award recognised farm visit. Meet friendly alpacas, learn sustainable care, and enjoy accessible pathways for all abilities in community.
girl holding a goat

The Giving Farm | Jilliby

Want to experience what farm life is really like? Pat the cow, cuddle a chook, collect the eggs & see the pigs being fed. This is an informative and interactive 90 min tour of a chemical free, regenerative farm.

The Australian Reptile Park | Somersby

Visit Australia's best Major Tourist Attraction for a packed program of double croc shows, zookeeper talks and free face painting – all included with general admission.

Central Coast Soaring Club | Mangrove Mountain

Visit the Club on a flying day to tour the hangar, try the flight simulator and watch aircraft in action. Purchase insured Air Experience Flights with qualified instructors, available throughout the Harvest Festival weekend celebrations.

Coast Archers | Peats Ridge

Try target archery with Coast Archers at our purpose built field. Learn stance, safety, loading and shooting basics in a guided session. All equipment is provided. Wear comfortable clothing and enjoy getting arrows flying straight.

Amber Lane Distillery | Wyong Creek

Taste Australia’s best single malt whisky in the beautiful Yarramalong Valley, and learn from the makers the amazing story behind how our local distillery took on the world, and won!
platypus in wyong creek

Platypus Day | Mardi

Enjoy a day by the river and try and spot a wild platypus, catch waterbugs, test the water quality and listen to talks from experts. Join a birdwatching tour and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Woodbury Inn Park, Mardi.
child holding a chicken

Grace Springs Farm | Kulnura

Want to experience what farm life is really like? Pat the cow, cuddle a chook, collect the eggs & see the pigs being fed. This is an informative and interactive 90 min tour of a chemical free, regenerative farm.
Mangrove Mountain Visitors Centre Dam on Central Coast

Dam Day Out | Mangrove Mountain

Visit the new and interactive Mangrove Creek Dam Visitor Centre and enjoy breaktaking views. Keep the kids entertained with a live theatre performance from local company Gibber or hone your water-wise gardening skills with a free workshop on wicking beds.

Amazement Farm and Fun Park | Yarramalong

By day, explore animal exhibits, family attractions and the café in a atmosphere. After dark, join Twilight Wildlife Tours and Night Zoo Tours with keepers, uncovering nocturnal behaviours, conservation stories, the zoo’s sights and sounds.
Guided history tour along the Hawkesbury River

Degustation Dinner | Spencer

Hear about life on the Hawkesbury River. Hear about the colonial menu, sampling native tea,

Tuggerah Lakes Field Archers | Jilliby

Join Tuggerah Lakes Field Archers for a hands on instructed archery experience. Suitable for all fitness levels, ages six plus. Pre book sessions or drop in between 9am and 2pm on either day, event days.

Silver Gully Farm and Mountain Goat Trail | Mangrove Mountain

Enjoy Silver Gully Farm Picnic in the Paddock with free entry, sausage sizzle, country music, farm animals, crafts, plus farm tours, tastings and family fun.

The Bloom Barn | Peats Ridge

Relaxed winter sunset among sunflowers with bubbly, pick-your-own blooms, marshmallows by fire pits, live music, photographer, and a three-course farm-grown dinner, creating an intimate atmosphere.

Kulnura Community Hub | Kulnura

A fun, family‑friendly Community Volunteer Hub with CWA and Kulnura RFS featuring tasty budget‑friendly food, handmade goods, scone demos, fire‑safety tips, and fire‑truck exploration.

Artisans on Acres | Jilliby

Are you passionate about arts and crafts? Looking for a relaxing day out just one hour north of Sydney? Come along to Artisans on Acres during the 2026 Harvest Festival, where creativity and community come together!
Pony riding on therapy horses  at Central Coast

Yadhaba Farm | Dooralong

A family friendly day at the farm with educational and engaging activities for everyone. Book your tickets for unique experiences with our herd of therapy horses.

Zestiny Farm | Central Mangrove

Visit Zestiny Farm for a day of informative talks, fun for the kids, fresh produce, delicious food and entertainment.

Dam Day Out | Mangrove Mountain

Get your fam to Dam Day Out at Mangrove Creek Dam Visitors Centre. Enjoy stunning views, music, free sausage sizzle, kids science shows, waterwise workshops and hands on family activities, with shuttle transport from parking.