Discover Australian bush craftsmanship at Gleneden Farm's blacksmithing workshop. Learn to make leather belts, enjoy country tea, and walk through scenic farmyards—an authentic rural adventure.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable standing for periods but no prior physical fitness is required.
Wildlife
History
Gleneden Farm has been a working rural property for over a century, maintaining traditional Australian bush skills.
Conservation
The farm emphasizes sustainable practices, including preserving native flora and supporting local artisans.
Gleneden Farm
Discover Australian bush craftsmanship at Gleneden Farm's blacksmithing workshop. Learn to make leather belts, enjoy country tea, and walk through scenic farmyards—an authentic rural adventure.
Gleneden Farm in Maryvale, Queensland is a working family farm that offers hands-on heritage workshops, farm tours and immersive small-group experiences.
The farm specialises in heritage trades and traditional campfire cooking, presenting authentic activities led by experienced practitioners, including sessions with one of Australia's last bullockies. Guests can learn leatherwork, bush blacksmithing, damper making and lye soapmaking, each workshop delivering practical instruction and a take-home item. The VIP Farm Experience provides a guided two-hour farm immersion where visitors feed animals, milk cows, collect eggs and explore woodland and creek while learning principles of regenerative organic farming. Short farmyard tours introduce heritage breed animals, the organic vegetable garden and orchard, and allow guests to purchase fresh farm produce on-site. Gleneden Farm emphasises safety, small group sizes and hands-on guidance to ensure a meaningful learning experience for adults, families and small groups. Food served with workshops includes complementary afternoon or billy tea and farm-sourced grazing platters or morning tea, highlighting seasonal produce. The farm's approach combines living heritage skills with practical demonstrations in a rural Maryvale setting, making it suitable for visitors seeking cultural connection, slow-food experiences and outdoor learning. Booking information, availability and group options are provided by the farm for each workshop and tour. Gleneden Farm operates in Maryvale, Queensland and focuses on authentic heritage trades, farm education and responsible land stewardship. The farm welcomes bookings for private groups, school excursions and adult workshops, and provides pre-booking information on accessibility, group sizes and equipment requirements to ensure safe enjoyable visits.
Location
Maryvale, Queensland
Picturesque rural Maryvale setting
Heritage Workshops
6 Experiences
Hands-on traditional skills
Group Experiences
Private & small groups
Tailored farm tours and workshops
Workshop Lengths
2–3 hours
Short immersive sessions
Book workshops, farmyard tours or the VIP Farm Experience for small groups — check availability and secure a date.
Dress comfortably for farm activity
Wear clothes suitable for hands-on crafts and farm surroundings.
Arrive early for the farm tour
Join the scenic farmyard walk before the workshop begins for the full experience.
Bring a camera
Capture the historic farm, artisans at work, and scenic views.
Check weather forecast
Outdoor farm activity means weather may impact your experience, so plan accordingly.
Comfortable clothing
Suitable for hands-on crafts and farm environment.
Closed-toe shoes
Protect your feet during workshop and farmyard walk.
Camera
Capture memorable moments of your rural craftsmanship experience.
Hat and sunscreen
Protect against sun during outdoor farm activities.
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