North Coast

Dairy Destination Experiences:

Nimbin Valley Dairy | Shane Hickeys Dairy | The Dairy

Cundletown Museum | Binnorie Dairy

Dairy Destination Experiences

Nimbin Valley Dairy

Nimbin Valley Dairy is owned and operated by Paul and Kerry Wilson. Both Paul and Kerry are fifth generation of dairy farmers and now artisan cheesemakers.

Nimbin, a small community of 300 people set amongst the stunning Nightcap Ranges and rolling green hills of the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, is just down the road from their farm.

Paul and Kerry's cows (and goats) spend their days grazing outdoors amongst 120 hectares of fertile green pastures on their farm in Nimbin and are cared for with a balanced diet of protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals, ensuring that they are healthy and that the products they produce are from the best tasting milk and of the highest quality.

Paul and Kerry's aim is to produce dairy products that are all natural and wholesome for the community with the production of their cow and goat milk products inspired by regenerative farming practices of their ancestry and the traditional cheesemaking practices of France and Italy.

Both Paul and Kerry grew up in a time when their city cousins would visit for holidays enjoying times playing with young animals, walking around the farm and being 'country kids'. They now enjoy the opportunity to share this experience with visitors to their farm.

Shane Hickeys Dairy

Shane Hickeys Dairy is family owned and operated by Farmer Shane.

Shane runs an ethical micro cow and calf dairy where "Moos & Baby Moos stay together', farmed on his small property organically with his milk as Low Temperature Pasteurised so it is as close to "almost raw" as you can legally buy.

Shane sells milk in returnable and reusable glass bottles (refundable $2 Glass Bottle Deposit on every bottle), to encourage a circular economy and reuse like the "Olden Days"; and also real cream, along with making yoghurt, butter and ice cream - and sometimes cheeses.

The farm is at Backmede, 25-minutes to Lismore, and 60-minutes from Byron Bay.

The Dairy

It's time to get ED-MOO-CATED! Come and visit our dairy farm on the beautiful Mid North Coast for an experience in grass to glass education. Bottle feed the little calves, join us for afternoon milking, learn how to make butter from scratch and chat with a real dairy farmer. Bring all your questions about milk, dairy farming and dairy cows as this is your chance to learn directly from the farmer about what we do, how we do it and why.

The Dairy, Johns River- Explore, Experience, Connect

For more information visit The Dairy, John's River.

Binnorie Dairy

Our cheese shop is open seven days 10am -5pm, so come on in, taste some cheeses and stock up on tasty treats to take home. Not only do we have a wide variety of cheese, but we have many other gourmet treats too, including handmade desserts. There’s no need to hold back, our trusty Binnorie Dairy cooler bag will keep your cheesy purchases cool and in top form on your drive home. You can also see our cheesemakers when they are at work, as there’s a viewing window into our fabulous state-of-the-art cheesemaking room. The espresso machine is always switched on and you’re welcome to sit on the deck with a coffee or glass of wine and a cheese platter and enjoy the tranquil view. Better yet, bring a picnic blanket and spread it under the shade of a nearby gum tree. We can provide plates and cutlery for you to use.

Cundletown Museum

Our museum has a particular emphasis on the preservation of the history of dairying farming and the dairying industry in our region. Recognised as one of the prime locations for dairying in NSW.  

The Museum is proud of their collection of dairy/ farming related memorabilia, which includes the last remaining cream boat which had serviced dairies in the Manning River. The “Sunlight” was built by Ryans Shipyard for Manning River Dairy Co-Op and was the smallest of the fleet.  It later became an Oyster Boat.  Cundletown Museum purchased the vessel, and are nearing the completion of its restoration, returning it to its former glory.   

Another major item featured in the exhibition is a Can Milk Truck which picked up milk from local farmers who could be serviced by road taking the milk to Peters factory. 

Artefacts cover all sections of dairying/farming with many items related to horse drawn days. Our model cow, Daisy, is located in her own bails, which highlights the various forms of the milking process. We have an extensive collection of churns, butter making equipment , milk bottles and cartons. 

The Museum is open for visitors Wednesday to Sunday from 10am until 3pm. It is manned by volunteers. 

For more information visit Cundletown Museum.