1 / 3Edendale Community Environment Farm
📍 Eltham, VIC
Edendale Community Environment Farm in Eltham is free to enter and home to alpacas, goats, sheep, horses, Guinea pigs and chickens. A community garden, nature play areas, a substantial playground and an on-site cafe are all part of the site.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with toddlers and primary-school-age children who want hands-on animal interaction in a relaxed bushland setting without paying entry fees. The animals at the back of the farm are less fed-out than those at the front — walk further in for better interactions. Dogs must be left at home for the welfare of the farm animals.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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Rita Kreileman
5 months ago
“Visiting Edendale community environmental centre was lovely and educational. It’s a great setup and family friendly. There were quite a few school groups having an educational introduction in worm farming and composting. I wandered randomly seeing the chooks, goats, Guinea pigs, sheep and alpacas and admired the garden art features. I finished at the gift shop with so many nice things and bought a bag of organic apples. The cafe offers great and affordable drinks and foods, so I enjoyed my egg & chutney toasty before heading home. Thank you! 💖🌸”
Yi “Helen” Chen
3 months ago
“Such a lovely farm ❤️ Tips for optimal experience - kind reminder to leave dogs at home for the sake of farm animals and your own enjoyment. 🚭⛔️🐶 - save feed for a lot more chickens at the back to be satisfied. Chickens in the front had been fed too well🤣 - more cute goat kids at the back - If this is your first visit, allow for at least 1.5 hours stay at the farm for full exploration. Enjoy spending time interacting with the happy animals!”
Nishanth R
3 months ago
“Fantastic community farm to bring toddlers and young kids. There are sheeps, goats, alpacas, chickens, Guinea pigs and horses here for the kids to interact. There is also a small community farm and a huge playground just behind the farm. It's a great place to spend the day with the kids. The Cafe food is also very good. Overall, a fantastic initiative by the council and the folks involved.”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Edendale Community Environment Farm sits in a bushland setting in Eltham and is run as a community resource focused on sustainability education. Animals include alpacas, goats, sheep, horses, Guinea pigs and chickens — with more animals concentrated toward the rear of the farm. A productive community garden, worm farming and composting demonstrations, nature play areas and a large separate playground are all on site. A cafe operates with a sparse food menu and good coffee.
