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Echo Farm, Mount Gambier

Locality: Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 438 452 885

Address: 249 Tollner Road 5291 Mount Gambier, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.echofarm.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Great photo of our boys at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier taken by one our visitors yesterday. Thank you to Alannah B for the photo and review on Google. And to our other guests who have taken the time to leave a review on Google, TripAdvisor or Facebook, or have shared photos of their visit, or commented on and/or shared one of our posts. ... Recommendation by those who have visited Echo Farm, Mount Gambier is the best way for us to build knowledge of our little business and we really appreciate those that take the time to help us. We're open weekends, public holidays as well as Mondays and Fridays during school holidays. www.echofarm.com.au

25.01.2022 Get up close and personal with this beauty at Echo Farm Mount Gambier. Open everyday until Monday 4 January, then Friday to Monday and public holidays during school holidays. #echofarm #echofarmmg #mountgambier #limestonecoast #cows #farmlife #farmvisits

25.01.2022 We have lots of poultry at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier including lots of pretty bantams. They've all been bred on the farm but unfortunately we are very good at breeding roosters! www.echofarm.com.au

25.01.2022 It's a lazy, hazy afternoon at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier and the boys are all ready to have a bit of a rest! We'll be open again on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October. Book your self guided visit online at www.echofarm.com.au.

25.01.2022 Where's Wally? There's a peacock hiding in our garden. www.echofarm.com.au

24.01.2022 It won't be long before you can spend a couple of precious hours reconnecting with nature, interacting with animals and sharing the pioneer farm experience with someone you love at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier. We look forward to welcoming you soon! Thanks for the photo Melissa Mortensen & Reanna Wetherall

24.01.2022 Beautiful day today at Echo Farm, the sky was so blue that our peacock nearly blended in. #echofarmmg #limestone coast #peacockblue

24.01.2022 I wrote too soon! Echo Farm will not be open this weekend after the 12.30pm announcement by the premier. See you soon! #MountGambier #limestonecoast #southaustralia

24.01.2022 Look who's laughing now! Tony the donkey at Echo Farm. Mount Gambier is loving the thought of school holidays because he knows he will be the centre of our visitors attention. He loves being hand fed and getting a pat and a cuddle, but then so does Bruce!

23.01.2022 Easter update * Saturday 3 April open 10am - 12.30pm (closing early due to total fire ban declaration) * Sunday 4 April open 10am - 3pm * Monday 5 April open 10am - 3pm ... Sunday and Monday are looking like perfect days to visit Echo Farm. Please book at www.echofarm.com.au to ensure your place is guaranteed. Mount Gambier Visitor Centre Port MacDonnell Community Complex Millicent Visitor Information Centre Visit Limestone Coast Mount Gambier & District Tourism Operators

23.01.2022 Great to see so many families and friends enjoy their visit to Echo Farm and the Visit Limestone Coast this Easter weekend. Hoping to welcome more during the school holidays too!

23.01.2022 Carl the Dog asking: Bruce??!! Bruce, why is there a goat in the kitchen?... Bruce! OK, so she's not staying. Good. Gertie Goat: I will go anywhere I like Carl. Just watch me... Life on Echo Farm, Mount Gambier www.echofarm.com.au

23.01.2022 Time to take some time? Some time to spend with people you love. Some time to reset and step back from your busy life.... Some time to forget about technology and keeping up with everything and everyone. Some time to reconnect with nature, fresh air and peace. Echo Farm, Mount Gambier isn't just about animals. South Australia Visit Limestone Coast Discover Mount Gambier Mount Gambier Visitor Centre Port MacDonnell Community Complex Photo Melissa Mortensen x

23.01.2022 Thank goodness that's over!! Are you feeling like Carl this morning? @echofarmmg #echofarm #echofarmmg #carl #mountgambier #limestonecoast #dogslife #farmvisit

22.01.2022 What YOU looking at? One of our new little piggies at Echo Farm Mount Gambier. There are four of them and we haven't been able to choose names for them yet. Any suggestions? Thanks @cherrykiss3 for the great photo.... #piggy #echofarmmg #echofarm #mountgambier #farmvisits #snout See more

21.01.2022 Just started thinking of gifts or nearly finished your list? Consider giving the gift of making memories with a gift card from Echo Farm Mount Gambier. Go to our booking page at www.echofarm.rezdy.com and select which item you'd like by clicking on the 'book' button. Enter number of guests and go to Gift Voucher button. No need to book a date.... #echofarm #echofarmmg #mountgambier #limestonecoast #christmasgift #makingmemories

21.01.2022 Most people who visit Echo Farm, Mount Gambier also like to visit Engelbrecht Cave & Coffee Shop. It's only a 10 minute drive between the two attractions so please take note of the below post that you need to book your cave tour. Even though we have heaps of room once you are in the gate at Echo Farm, we also like you to book to help us distance our visitor's arrivals, but don't mind if you are running a little late from finishing a cave tour. A great way to spend time above and below the ground!

20.01.2022 Happy as a pig in mud. Daisy is the oldest pig at Echo Farm @echofarmmg she's a 3 year old local beauty that loves a mud pack. She'll flirt with her long eyelashes, likes a pat and weighing in at about 300kg, you know she loves to eat! #echofarm #echofarmmg #mountgambier ... #limestonecoast #happypig #farmvisits #pigsinmud See more

20.01.2022 The goats at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier have a trampoline. Visitors often ask if they jump and down on it. Well we haven't caught them at it yet, and you know we won't have our cameras on us it they do as we never seem to be equipped when funny things happen on the Farm. Or we are enjoying it too much to think about capturing it!... In the meantime the goats love sitting on the trampoline during winter on a sunny day as the black cloth is warm. They use it to shelter under if it's raining or for shade if it is hot. Photos are of Dudley (the dark coloured goat) and Houdini. Visit www.echofarm.com.au for opening times and booking details.

20.01.2022 Not sure who is enjoying this more, Carl or the little girls visiting Echo Farm. We're open for visits on Fridays through to Mondays during school holidays. Book online at www.echofarm.com.au #echofarmmg #echofarm #mountgambier #portmacdonnell #southaustralia #carl #dogslife #farmexperience #farmvisit

20.01.2022 We love seeing our visitors enjoying themselves at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier and really appreciate when they take the time to review us and share some of their photos with us. Word of Mouth reviews are every small business' best promotion. You are welcome to read or write reviews on our Facebook, Google and Tripadvisor sites. ... Thanks Sonia Gallasch - we're really glad your family enjoyed their visit last weekend. www.echofarm.com.au

19.01.2022 Daisy Pig has had a bath and is ready to welcome you back to Echo Farm today from 10am. Please book your arrival time online at www.echofarm.com.au to help us with social distancing or text us on 0438452885. Stay as long as you like up to 3pm. Acres of room once you are inside the gate. #echofarmmg #limestonecoas#

19.01.2022 Nestled away in Penambol Conservation Park, Caroline Sinkhole is one of the #LimestoneCoast's hidden gems. Enjoy the view of this unique geological wonder from ...the suspended platform before exploring the trail through the flutter of butterflies on the Butterfly Walk. Caroline Sinkhole is a 25 minute drive from #MountGambier. If you're looking to make a day of it, check out our day trip over the border > http://ow.ly/6qsn50CBdUZ @akarshmohan

19.01.2022 "Peacocks!!?? Peacocks??!! PEACOCKS??!! That's all anyone talks about. But look at me. ... Yes I said Look At Me!! I'm better looking than those boys. YES. I. AM." (So thinks Terry Turkey Echo Farm, Mount Gambier) We don't really agree, that chest hair is so 1970s and he could definately use some face cream. But we're not about to tell him! We're actually trying to find a new mate for our Gobbler if anyone has a spare Turkey hen on offer. www.echofarm.com.au for bookings and visitor information.

19.01.2022 More cute photos from our visitors to Echo Farm, Mount Gambier last week from Tenison Woods College.

18.01.2022 Show weekend in Mount Gambier - but no show. Why not bring the kids out to Echo Farm, Mount Gambier for your animal fix instead? Open 10am - 3pm this Saturday and Sunday. ... Book the arrival time for your self-guided visit at www.echofarm.com.au

18.01.2022 Claude the cocky amusing a couple of young uncles while reuniting with family at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier today. www.echofarm.com.au

18.01.2022 We love it when our visitors share their photos from their Echo Farm visit for future guests to view. Thanks heaps Harrison!

18.01.2022 I asked him in to sweep the floor. Anew broomsweeps clean, but an oldbroomknows the corners. - Irish Proverb #proverbs #quotes #peacock #farmlife #farm #echofarm #echofarmmg #mountgambier #southaustralia

17.01.2022 Sometimes it's the little things that make your day special. Visitors love being guided around Echo Farm by 'Rat Cat'. She was named by Farmer Bruce who also named our steers Red and Grey - not very inventive when it comes to naming animals. Lucky our sons aren't called Boy 1, Boy2 and Boy3!! #echofarmmg #ratcat #farmfun #farmexperience #kittenlife #mountgambierexperience #limestonecoastanimals #southaustralia

17.01.2022 Farmer Bruce will be jealous. Red has found someone new! Great to host so many families at Echo Farm today, looking forward to welcoming more tomorrow and Monday! Thanks for sharing your photos @Michael Wilson

17.01.2022 Kisses from Wonky Donkey at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier www.echofarm.com.au

17.01.2022 It's lovely to have people take the time to review Echo Farm. It is great for future visitors to be able to read about the Farm experience from other visitors and it is the best way for us to promote Echo Farm. So thank you very much Pam Carrington, we're really happy that you enjoyed your guided tour and hope you enjoyed the rest of your Limestone Coast holiday.

17.01.2022 If you listen to the media and major shopping outlets you'll know that Christmas is coming! Looking for a gift that will entertain the kids out in the fresh air, an experience that they will remember? Why not purchase a gift certificate to Echo Farm, Mount Gambier for someone you care about this Christmas?... To purchase either visit us in person, or www.echofarm.com.au, or use this link: https://squareup.com/gift/B2KJ40FSQRPHE/order Photo: Melissa Mortensen x

17.01.2022 Get in quick for our Christmas discount of 20% available for Children' gift vouchers or self guided visits paid online by 24 December 2020. Self Guided Visits can be booked for December or January and Echo Farm gift cards can be used until the end of school holidays in July 2021. Give the gift of memories for Christmas!... Go to echofarm.rezdy.com and click on the BOOK NOW button and enter XMAS2020 as Promo Code Voucher. Thanks Melissa Mortenson for the photo!

17.01.2022 Betcha they wouldn't have enjoyed pumping water so much if they had to do it as their only way to get water! Echo Farm, Mount Gambier is about more than animals! www.echofarm.com.au for bookings and more information.

17.01.2022 Daisy Pig has had a bath and is ready to welcome you back to Echo Farm today from 10am. Please book your arrival time online at www.echofarm.com.au to help us with social distancing or text us on 0438452885. Stay as long as you like up to 3pm. Plenty of room once you are inside the gate.

16.01.2022 Little bitty nosey rosey Wonky Donkey. If you're lucky enough to get a Great State Voucher to spend in regional South Australia, consider a visit to the beautiful Limestone Coast and Echo Farm in Mount Gambier. #echofarm #echofarmmg #donkeys #limestonecoast #MountGambier #farmexperience #farmvisit #wonkydonkey

16.01.2022 Happy kids make happy families especially when they are on holidays! We've created a list of suggestions on our website for 'things to do in Mount Gambier with kids' for families visiting Mount Gambier over the holidays. You can check it out here: https://www.echofarm.com.au/top-things-to-do-in-mount-gambi... We'd love to add to our list if you have any suggestions? And thanks to Adrian Hurst for the beautiful image of a little girl feeding chooks at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier.

16.01.2022 Meeting the Mount Gambier locals at Echo Farm. He loves being fed by hand. And so does the cow! Bruce and Linda enjoy meeting visitors to their little farm as much as the visitors enjoy interacting with the animals. And Bruce will tell me off for calling 'Red' a cow, he's a steer, it just sounded better!... #echofarmmg #echofarm #farmvisit #mountgambier #limestonecoast #farmexperience Photo credit @hayenne.love

15.01.2022 Unfortunately Echo Farm will close early on Easter Saturday due to Total Fire Ban being declared for lower south east. Open 10am til 12.30pm. Open 10am til 3pm on Easter Sunday and Monday.... Book online at www.echofarm.com.au

15.01.2022 Look what I found this morning. More little chicks born today at Echo Farm with a very protective bantam Mumma! Most of our chickens and ducks are allowed to free range, which is why it is not surprising to find nests of baby chicks in all sorts of strange places!... We've had about 30 chicks hatched at the Farm over the past few weeks. We don't buy in baby chicks just so kids can play with them, which is why we don't consider ourselves more than just a petting zoo. We think the best place for any baby animal is with their Mum, and they are extremely protective as human parents are (as you can see by the video!) Visitors can still see the baby chicks or ducklings up close but we don't allow you to play with them like a toy. We think it's important to give visitors a farm experience and allow our animals as much space as possible while still allowing visitors to pat and feed them if the animal wants. Most of them do especially the donkeys, goats, cows, pigs, dog, rabbit and emu! #farmexperience #farmfun #mountgambier #echofarmmg #babychicks #justbornchicks #protectivemums #protectivechickens Port MacDonnell Community Complex Visit Limestone Coast Mount Gambier & District Tourism Operators Mount Gambier & Districts Events & News Page Discover Mount Gambier

15.01.2022 Another family making the most of the weather and enjoying a day out at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier www.echofarm.com.au Thanks Jess for sharing your beautiful photos.

15.01.2022 Echo Farm, Mount Gambier isn't just for girls or toddlers! The boys who visit love the open space; they can let off steam and run around the paddocks, enjoy the bigger, not so 'fluffy', animals and they revel in the idea that they can come back to the trough and grab arms-full of the oak leaf branches we provide for free to feed the animals. It's a full time job keeping the trough full of cut twigs, but it is also our way of making sure all our guests are kept amused as th...ey have plenty to feed the animals; it also keeps little (and big) fingers safe and means families don't have to shell out more money once they pay their entrance fee - unless they want to of course! Echo Farm, Mount Gambier is open 10am to 3pm weekends, public holidays as well as Monday and Friday during school holidays. We have heaps of fresh air and room once you are here but it helps that you book the arrival time for your visit so you aren't kept waiting at the office too long: book online at www.echofarm.com.au

14.01.2022 If only we knew what they were talking about! Maybe it's the fact that Echo Farm Mount Gambier can still welcome visitors during this new Covid period as you will be strolling around enjoying nature in the beautiful fresh air while interacting with animals. We ask that you please book your arrival time online at www.echofarm.com.au.... #mountgambier #limestonecoast #southaustralia #farmexperience #echofarm

14.01.2022 Not just for little people. Thanks @butalsobritneyhales for sharing your visit to Echo Farm. #echofarmmg #mountgambierexperience #donkey #limestonecoast #farmfun #animalexperiences... Port MacDonnell Community Complex Visit Limestone Coast Discover Mount Gambier

14.01.2022 When I ask our Echo Farm, Mount Gambier guests which animal they like the most.... the answer often comes back as Carl. We're really lucky to have found Carl, he has the best temperament. He's slightly confused about his heritage - he's part Blue Heeler part Kelpie and part Marremma, which means he's part guardian and part herder and very loyal, except when anyone offers him, attention, any attention. We call him our Velcro dog because if you pay him any attention he'll sti...ck to you like Velcro. We're open this Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm. Book online at www.echofarm.com.au to ensure we are open when you want to visit.

13.01.2022 Don't tell the others, but Tony's got a new bestie! Beautiful photo of Jess and Tony at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier by Melissa Mortensen. www.echofarm.com.au... Discover Mount Gambier Visit Limestone Coast South Australia Mount Gambier Visitor Centre #echofarmmg #mountgambier #farmlife #limestonecoast

12.01.2022 Beautiful photo of Tony the Donkey and Jess at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier by Melissa Mortensen. Thanks for sharing x

12.01.2022 Mooing sweet nothings... Our animals ARE friendly at Echo Farm! Open Easter Sunday and Easter Monday 10am - 3pm.... Open School Holidays Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun and Mons 10am - 3pm. Book your visit or tour online www.echofarm.com.au Thanks for sharing your photos Michael 'Willo' Wilson. #echofarmmg #farmfun #farmexperience #cowspiracy #friendlycows #willoism

12.01.2022 Visitors to Echo Farm, Mount Gambier would have seen our little red tractor and lots of littlies have to be coerced off of it by their parents or they would sit there all day. We have even had a couple of families that left Pa with the child on the tractor while the others enjoyed the rest of their farm visit! I tell the kids that it would drive away if I gave them the keys and now here's the proof! ... We have seen lots of photos of visitors on our little red tractor, but none as big as Farmer Bruce! PS I know that there's a good chance that Bruce probably did a few monos on the tractor while I wasn't looking!

12.01.2022 Meet Heather. She is our mature age volunteer, or apprentice as she likes to be called. (I think I can safely call her mature age when she's about to turn 81). She spends most of her time cutting up branches of leaves to provide visitors food to feed the animals when they visit Echo Farm Mount Gambier. The pigs, sheep, cows, donkeys and particuarly the goats love them, and kids love being able to run and get more whenever they like, so Heather is kept very busy! She's also our scone cook because no-one makes better scones than someone who learnt to cook them in a wood fired oven! @echofarmmg

11.01.2022 Meet Tony, chief welcoming officer, and resident comedian at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier! After tickling your funny bone and talking himself hoarse (pun intende...d!), you’ll find he’s not the only animated animal around here. With a menagerie of farmyard favourites on hand to pat, feed and frolic with, reconnecting with nature comes all too easy at this old-style icon of Discover Mount Gambier! https://bit.ly/MeetTonyAtEchoFarm

10.01.2022 This is Gary. Gary likes being fed by anyone, long walks in the paddock and lazing about on the trampoline. You can meet Gary when you visit Echo Farm Mount Gambier @echofarmmtg Check www.echofarm.com.au for extra opening times during the school holidays.... #echofarm #echofarmmtg #echofarmmg #mountgambier #southaustralia #limestonecoast #farmexperience See more

10.01.2022 When you get home from work and have this lot run up to the gate to meet you! #echofarmmg #mountgambier #limestonecoast #homesweethome

10.01.2022 Our new kitten has definately settled into Echo Farm life! Only problem she has is to try and keep the peacocks from eating her food and getting into trouble with Carl the dog when she tries to sneak some of his. Mind you she wins everytime over Carl who's a pushover really. #echofarmmg #mountgambier #limestonecoast. #farmlife #catsofaustralia

10.01.2022 What's up chickadee? We've heard that the rain is meant to be setting in for Sunday, so whip on your shoes and head out to Echo Farm, Mount Gambier for your visit today. Expend some energy before you're forced to be entertained inside! ... www.echofarm.com.au Thanks to Tenison Woods College for the photo from their visit to Echo Farm last week.

09.01.2022 What are you going to do with the kids this school holidays? What about a visit to Echo Farm? Stroll around the old style farm, explore the outbuildings and feed and pet the animals of all sizes from the rabbit and dog to donkeys and cows. The kids can ride the vintage trikes and the little ones love to sit on the little red tractor and pretend to be farmers!... We have acres of space and you can stay as long as you like, but it helps us with entry process if you book your visit online at www.echofarm.com.au. Echo Farm, Mount Gambier will be open 10am til 3pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (public holiday) until end of the holidays, then back to opening weekends only.

09.01.2022 Some little piggies went to market, some little piggies stayed home, but these little piggies found a new home at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier Thank you Ashlee, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.

09.01.2022 Absolutely love this photo! Thanks Melissa Freitag for the photo and for Wonkey Donkey. Echo Farm, Mount Gambier is open Fridays to Mondays during school holidays.

08.01.2022 Daisy has sniffed out a change at Echo Farm. Echo Farm will be open extra days over Easter and school holidays this April. We will also continue with more weekday openings from May and will be working towards new events and experiences - so stay tuned!... #farmexperience #echofarmmg #mountgambierexperience #farmfun #pigsnose

08.01.2022 We're off to feed the chickens ... Confident little Echo Farm farmer checking out the chooks, ducks, geese and emu with her bucket of grain, which is supplied along with food for the larger animals as part of your entry fee. Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from Easter Saturday until Anzac Day for school holiday visits. Closed Good Friday. ... #echofarmmg #mountgambier #limestonecoast #farmfun #farmgirl #mountgambierexperience Visit Limestone Coast Port MacDonnell Community Complex Discover Mount Gambier

08.01.2022 Gary the goat hasn't watched Monty Python's Meaning of Life but maybe he should be renamed Mr Creosote. Our animals all need to be fed everyday by us as we don't know which animals are being fed by our visitors, although we have a fair idea who doesn't miss out... Including Gary. Gary was born at Echo Farm last year, and besides being one of our youngest goats, he's also one of our biggest!... #echofarmmg #farmexperience #schoolholidayfun #mountgambierexperience #limestonecoast #garygoat #goatingaround Mount Gambier & Districts Events & News Page Millicent Visitor Information Centre Mount Gambier Visitor Centre Port MacDonnell Community Complex Visit Limestone Coast

08.01.2022 What! Echo Farm Mount Gambier is open more often over the school holidays!? Check www.echofarm.com for opening days and to book your visit to make some memories. Spend an hour or two wandering around the old style farm, interacting and feeding animals and taking time out from your busy life.

06.01.2022 One of our peacocks has decided to roost in the tree, which is above my favourite spot to sit on a beautiful day like today. Would it be considered good luck for this huge bird to land a poo on me? Or not?

06.01.2022 Today's a day for showing off some of our animals. Come and meet them at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier this weekend 10am til 3pm. www.echofarm.com.au to book your self guided tour time.

06.01.2022 It's been pretty quiet at Echo Farm the last few weeks with a distinct lack of tourists to the region and some pretty awful weather, and our 'boys' have definately been missing their attention! Luckily for them things are looking up and we will be opening more days during the school holidays. Check www.echofarm.com.au for details.

05.01.2022 Little ducklings with their Mum at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier They grow so quickly and are just over a week old. Definately no 'ugly ducklings' amongst them! Spring is definately in the air! We've got ducks and chooks sitting on piles of eggs at the moment, and had to have the beekeeper visit twice to move hives. The peacocks are crying out, showing off their beautiful tails and fighting each other - They've even taken on poor old Terry the Turkey when he's showing off!

04.01.2022 Open extra days to ensure you don't miss out visiting Echo Farm this Easter or School Holidays. Open 10am to 3pm on Thursdays, Fridays, ... Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. From Saturday 3 April until Monday 26 April. Closed Good Friday, Tuesday's and Wednesdays. Please book online (you may pay on arrival) - www.echofarm.com.au #echofarmmg #limestonecoastanimals #mountgambierexperience #farmfun #farmexperience #familyfun #mountgambier #mountgambierholidays #familyholidayfun #kidsandanimals

04.01.2022 We've had a young cat visit Echo Farm, Mount Gambier over the past month or so. We couldn't get near her when she first started visiting and seemed to be living in the shed so we thought she may have been a stray, unloved and dumped or just visiting every now and then from a neighbouring property, but she's making herself more and more at home and becoming more and more friendly. As you can see by the photo she is being given lots of love by visiting children, and we're ha...ppy to keep her and look after her properly but we're worried someone else might be missing her. She doesn't have a collar but has quite a distinctive feature. Please let us know if you think she is yours.

04.01.2022 How cute is this? And the little girl is sweet too! Echo Farm is usually open on weekends but is also open extra days over the school holidays. Check www.echofarm.com.au for details. Photo thanks to @soph_mcelroy

03.01.2022 Tony's going to be a TV star! How lucky are we to have the lovely ladies from Adelady visit Echo Farm, Mount Gambier today! Look forward to seeing him on the screen, but he'll have to wait til Valentines Day.... Discover Mount Gambier Visit Limestone CoastLimestoneCoast Special thanks to our special 'extras' today x

03.01.2022 Isn't nature amazing? Echo Farm, Mount Gambier is all about taking a step back in time, interacting with the animals and reconnecting with nature. Bruce and I were taking a break, sitting at the back of the cottage a while back when we noticed a few bees above the roof and within a few minutes they were swarming. As we watched they moved over the roof to one of our apple trees and formed a swarm there. It was amazing to see how quickly they built their swarm.... While we know how important these little creatures are to the ecosystem, we also need to keep our visitors safe. Luckily we know a bee keeper who was able to come out straight away and collect the swarm. Bees perform pollination, which is vital to the survival of agriculture. One third of our global food supply is pollinated by bees; they keep plants and crops alive. Mild winters, overcrowding and the presence of the old queen all predispose a bee colony to swarm. Swarming is part of the yearly life cycle of a bee. During the winter, the queen bee lays eggs and the population of the colony grows, causing congestion in the nest. Honey bee swarms are not highly dangerous under most circumstances. Swarming honey bees feed prior to swarming, reducing their ability to sting. Bees away from the vicinity of their nest (offspring and food stores) are less defensive and are unlikely to sting unless provoked. Native bees pollinate native plants, many of which can't be pollinated by introduced bees and we have lots of native plants on at Echo Farm. Some flowers need vibration to release pollen, which many of our native bees can do. This is called 'buzz pollination'. Native bees can even pollinate some introduced plant species.

02.01.2022 Last minute gifts direct to your inbox. Give the gift of making memories this year at Echo Farm Mount Gambier with a gift voucher from $10. www.echofarm.com.au

02.01.2022 Busy day for the goats at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier today! No visitors today so all having a sleep in the sun (including a couple of others out of this shot). Echo Farm will be open extra days during the school holidays including every day from 27 Dec to 4 Jan. ... Check our website for other dates www.echofarm.com.au

02.01.2022 We all love Tony at Echo Farm, Mount Gambier, but we think that he is actually his biggest fan! He's the boss of the paddock and Wonky Donkey and the cows know it. He will let them come up for a feed and a pat, but only after he has got his fair share of love first! ... www.echofarm.com.au Photo note: While we always tell visitors not to let children put their hands near the mouth of any of our animals, the photo below was provided by his Mum and the little fellow wasn't hurt. We thought it was a cute photo.

01.01.2022 Tony really is a bit of a chick magnet! At Echo Farm, Mount Gambier Visit Limestone Coast... Discover Mount Gambier Adelady See more

01.01.2022 Are you already working out what to do with the kids at the end of Lock down SA? Echo Farm gift voucher are available online at www.echofarm.com.au Give them a gift that creates wonderful memories! #MountGambier #limestonecoast #southaustralia #echofarm

01.01.2022 Due to a total fire ban and extreme heat, Echo Farm will be closed early on Sunday 10 January and will not open on Monday 11 January as previously planned. We apologise for the inconvenience, however the health and well-being of our animals and visitors comes first. Echo Farm will open on: Sunday 10 January from 10am until 12noon and 10am until 3pm on: ... Friday 15 January to Monday 18 January Friday 22 January to Tuesday 26 January (Australia Day) Please visit www.echofarm.com.au for further details.

01.01.2022 I had a visit from Harry the Peacock this morning. He's just found our new house at Echo Farm. Harry and our other peacock used to sit on the roof of our bedroom in the old cottage and wake us up about 4am every morning with their horrible screams. I hope Harry doesn't decide he likes our new roof better!