Doonan: Farm Activities and Afternoon Sessions

If you’re considering Doonan as a place to stay, you can plan around specific questions: Which day of the week suits a dining offer, which animal activity interests your group, and what group size is a named accommodation designed for? The answers point to the Afternoon Sessions at The Doonan, the animal activities at Bexland, and The Railway Retreat at Bexland. Dates, experiences and group size are separate considerations when choosing.

A dining offer on set days of the week

The Afternoon Sessions at The Doonan take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. They include $3 oysters and a specially curated afternoon pizza menu. This gives you two practical details to consider when planning: you can check whether one of those three days fits your stay and whether the offer matches your culinary interests. Prices and menus may change, so check the details before your visit. If you’re planning specifically around the oysters or afternoon pizza, it’s worth checking the current offer.

Bexland in the Doonan hinterland

Bexland is a working farm covering 6 acres in the Doonan hinterland, 15 minutes from Noosa. If you’d like to combine a stay in Doonan with a visit to the farm, you can consider Bexland as a separate destination. The travel time to Noosa can help you plan your journey. The two activities at Bexland differ in both the type of animal and the way you take part.

Highland Cow Encounters

At Bexland’s Highland Cow Encounters, visitors can meet Moofy, Mootilda and Mickey D in their paddock setting. Mickey D is the first calf born on the farm, a detail that makes a direct connection to the farm. If you’re interested in Highland cows, this offers a specific point of interest for your planning and a chance to meet the three named animals in their paddock environment.

Pony Pals during school holidays

Pony Pals is for children aged 5 to 10 during school holidays and offers hands-on introductions to horse care and grooming. Both the time of year and age range are clearly specified for planning purposes. Check current availability before scheduling a visit. Unlike the Highland Cow Encounters, this activity is not about meeting cattle, but about practical horse care. This makes it easy to distinguish between an animal encounter and an activity that offers hands-on care experience.

The Railway Retreat at Bexland

The Railway Retreat at Bexland offers accommodation for up to five guests and has two bathrooms. The maximum capacity and number of bathrooms answer different questions: the first indicates the group size the accommodation can accommodate, while the second specifies a particular amenity. You can compare these details with your travel group’s needs.

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