Iris Lodge Alpacas
Unique Ecotourism farm experience
Iris Lodge Alpacas has been Ecotourism certified since July 2021
We are located in Jilliby on the Central Coast, one hour north of Sydney and provide visitors with unique farm experiences. We provide you the opportunity to get up close and personal with our herd of over 100 alpacas and 12 llamas. During your visit you’ll also meet our 75 wiltipoll sheep, angus cows and horses. We offer the following accessible experiences.
• Breakfast with alpacas.
• Alpaca meet & greets.
• Alpaca farm visits in the afternoons.
• Luxe boho picnic with llamas.
BREAKFAST WITH ALPACAS
The experience includes 1.5 hours with the alpacas, sheep and cows followed by a delicious breakfast with the alpacas. On arrival Billy our very special guard alpaca will greet you.
He will be wanting to be fed sliced carrots (that we provide) before he will let you on the farm. Next, you’ll meet Ellie a wiltipoll sheep who is Billy’s best friend. Ellie enjoys a good deep tissue massage. Joining Billy are Will and Harry along with our herd of llamas
Next, we meet Benny and our flock of wiltipoll sheep. They are keen for their grain and carrots. Here you’ll have the chance to hand feed the sheep and learn about what makes wiltipolls different to other sheep. You’ll also meet Lola and Abby our maremmas who guards the sheep.
Next, you’ll walk down the laneway to our angus cattle who’ll be waiting to be hand fed and given a pat.
From here it’s off to our herd of alpacas where you will have the opportunity to hand feed them their alpaca mix and bananas. We spend time getting to know the alpacas, interacting with them, and learning their personalities.
When the alpacas are full it’s time to head up for your breakfast with the alpacas and llamas.
Throughout the experience we’ll provide information about the various animals we have and providing insight into their individual personalities.
Inclusions
Carrots, feed for alpacas, sheep & cows
Breakfast includes a selection of cereals, yoghurt, fruit platter, muffins, tea breads, bacon & egg sandwich, tea, coffee, juice & water. gluten free and vegan option available.
Getting up close and personal. Photo by Destination NSW
ALPACA MEET & GREET
During this 45-minute experience you’ll learn about our alpacas whilst you’re in amongst the herd hand feeding them. The alpacas enjoy a nice neck rub.
Inclusions
Feed for alpacas
ALPACA FARM VISIT
The experience includes 1.5 hours with the alpacas, sheep and cows. You’ll first meet Billy, Ellie and their llama friends. Here we provide carrots as a treat for them.
Our next stop is our wiltipoll sheep. The sheep love their afternoon snack that you hand feed them.
From here we head down to our cows & calves and hand feed them.
Then we get up close and personal with our herd of 80 alpacas and 9 llamas as we hand feed them their dinner.
Inclusions
Carrots, feed for alpacas, sheep & cows
LUXE BOHO PICNIC WITH LLAMAS
During this private experience you will be in with our llamas and alpacas enjoying a luxury picnic in a boho setting.
Inclusions
Luxury picnic, sparkling mineral water
Feed for llamas
WHAT TO BRING
Enclosed shoes, hat & sunscreen. If it has been raining waterproof shoes are recommended.
OPENING HOURS
Breakfast with alpacas 8:30 to 11:00 weekends, public & school holidays
Alpaca Meet & Greet alpaca experience
12:30pm Friday to Sunday and every day during
school holidays.
3:00pm during school holidays.
Group bookings of 10 or more by appointment on weekdays.
Alpaca Farm visit 3:00 to 4:30 (weekends)
Or by appointment for large groups.
Group sizes up to 70.
We operate in all weather conditions.
CERTIFICATION AND AWARDS
ECO Certified (Nature Tourism) – Ecotourism Australia July 2021
Winner – Best Agritourism Attraction NSW 2023
Winner – Best Accessible Agritourism Attraction NSW 2023
Regional Finalist – Business NSW Awards 2021 and 2022
Regional Finalist – Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2021, 2022 & 2023
Most Unique Educational Farm Learning Experience, New South Wales – 2022 Resort and Retreat Awards
Finalist – Central Coast Local Business Awards 2021 & 2022
ACCESSIBILITY
We have both ambulant and accessible bathrooms on site. There are shelters where the sheep and alpacas are located and there is sandstone seating in with the alpacas. We have all weather access on the farm.
LOCATION
We are located in the NSW Central Coast Hinterland at 33 Dunks Lane Jilliby NSW 2259. Halfway between Sydney & Newcastle.
PRICING
Breakfast with alpacas $55 per person ages 3 to 12
$60 per person ages 13+
Alpaca meet & greet $25 per person ages 3+
Afternoon farm visits $25 children 3 to 12
$35 per person ages 13+
Luxe boho picnic with llamas $320 for 4 people. Each extra person $70.
CONTACT DETAILS
Sharon Hooper
IrisLodgeAlpacas@gmail.com
+61 467 950 470
For more information visit
www.irislodgealpacas.com.au
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