YARRALUMLA FARM FIELD GUIDE
Birthday Barnyard on a Century‑Old Train: Animals, Fairy Bread and a Table for Forty
A two‑hour Farm Friends party in Yarralumla that combines close animal encounters with a historic NSW train carriage venue—this guide explains what’s included, who it suits and the small rules that keep the day stress‑free.
Birthday Barnyard on a Century‑Old Train: Animals, Fairy Bread and a Table for Forty.
Meander around a miniature farm, feed friendly animals and take in historic pieces of Australiana while celebrating in a 100‑year‑old train carriage—the Farm Friends • Large Group party is designed to be a hands‑on, family‑friendly birthday experience in Yarralumla.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Close, supervised animal interactions
Children can safely interact with and feed the cutest, cuddliest animals on the miniature farm—this is the core of the Farm Friends experience.
A party inside a historic NSW train carriage circa 1910
The largest party room seats up to 40 guests along one long table set inside an authentic, century‑old train carriage—an atmospheric space that foregrounds the site’s rustic character.
A hosted, packaged birthday that reduces logistics
Parties include a host, party concierge for the first hour, printable invitations and a set menu of party food and snacks, with optional extras such as cakes, lolly bags and catering available.
What the day feels like
What the party feels like
Over two hours the celebration moves between the carriage party room and the farm: children feed and interact with animals, the party concierge hosts the first hour—serving food and organising the activity—and guests take in historic Australiana around the site for a compact, managed birthday experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this party is best for—and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard party length is 2 hours; final headcount and catering details are required by the Tuesday before the event.
You may bring a birthday cake and candles (sparklers are prohibited). Decorations are allowed but certain items—blu‑tac, sticky tape, poppers, confetti, pinatas and glitter—are not permitted and breach fees apply.
With the exception of birthday cakes, outside food and drinks are not permitted; the party includes a set selection of snacks and drinks with optional upgrades and gourmet catering available.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Farm Friends party?
The party package runs for two hours.
What does the standard rate cover?
The two‑hour package covers up to 14 children for $399; additional children are $25 each and two parents are included in the booking.
How many guests can the party room accommodate?
The largest party room can seat up to 40 guests along one long table inside a historic train carriage.
Can I bring a cake or candles?
You may bring a birthday cake and candles, but sparklers are not allowed for safety reasons.
Are decorations provided?
Decorations are not supplied; you may bring your own but items such as blu‑tac, sticky tape, poppers, confetti, pinatas and glitter are prohibited and may incur a fee if used.
Who supervises the children during activities?
A party concierge will run the first hour—showing you to your carriage, serving food and organising the start of the chosen activity—but is not responsible for supervising children during the activity; the person who booked the party must remain on site and is responsible for the children.