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Skip the kennel. Unleash the adventure.

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Collies were never made to be kennelled. They need movement, purpose and love - and that is exactly what a farm stay gives them.

A maximum of four Collies at a time - places are limited, and the first paid deposit secures the spot.

$165 per night
One cost. Nothing else.
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Gold Border Collie motifBorder Collie only
4Collies at a time, never more
55Acres of high country to roam
Gold sheep motifHerding in every stay
The honest comparison

What your money actually buys

We are not the cheapest, and we are not trying to be. Here is how a Collie Farm Stay stacks up against the usual options.

Typical kennelLuxury pet hotelHome pet sitter★ Collie Farm Stays
Price per night$45 - $95$95 - $180$40 - $75$165 - one cost, nothing else
Add onsEverything extra - walks, play time, washes, medsMost extras charged per itemVaries Nothing to add - it is all in the rate
Dogs at a timeOften 20 or moreOften 10 or moreUsually a fewFour Collies, never more
ExerciseShort yard breaksPlay sessions, often extraDepends on the sitterMinimum six hours of exercise and outside time, every day
Training included One on one, Collie trainers
Sheep herding In every stay
Where they sleepConcrete pen or runIndoor suiteSitter's homeLuxury farmhouse, beds set up like home
Photo and video updatesLimitedSometimesVaries Every stay
Breed expertiseGeneralGeneralVaries Border Collies only
Meals and treatsBring your ownOften extraBring your own Taste of the Wild meals and homemade treats
Flea and tick cover NexGard protection included
MedicationOften charged extraOften charged extraVaries Given as prescribed - vet nurse on the team
Wash before home timeSometimes, extra Washed, brushed and smelling lovely
GPS tracking GPS tracker on every collar

Kennel, pet hotel and sitter prices are typical Australian ranges from published market guides, current at October 2026 - individual providers vary, so always check directly. Our rate is exact.

You're handing us family - we take that seriously.

See the life

This is what the rate buys

Molly the Border Collie swimming in the Delatite River
River swims in the Delatite
Darryl herding sheep with a Border Collie in the training yard
Herding, in every stay
Three Border Collies chasing the herding ball on the beach
Full speed, every day
A Border Collie resting on a premium Snooza bed in the farmhouse
Five star rest, earned
A Collie locked in a pen does not complain - they just quietly shut down. They were bred to work, to run and to be loved. We built this farm because they deserve all three.
Darryl - founder, with Molly and Missy
One cost. Nothing else. Ever.

Everything. Included.

From the first hello to the wash before home time, every part of the stay is covered - because that is how you treat family.

Sheep herding sessions
Dam swims and river walks
One on one training
Five star farmhouse accommodation
Premium Snooza calming beds
Premium Taste of the Wild meals
Homemade training treats
NexGard flea and tick protection
Wash and brush before home time
Photo and video updates
GPS tracking and geo fencing
Darryl's personal orientation
Medication given as prescribed
Vet nurse on the team
Three dams and a farm full of friendly animals
Why it costs what it costs

A full day, every day

$165 a night is not a kennel fee - it is a full farm program. Herding sessions, dam swims, river walks, one on one attention and farmhouse comfort, run by people who live with Collies. Spread across a Collie's full waking day with only four guests at a time, it is the most care per dollar your Collie will ever get. And here is the quiet truth - kennels charge per item for walks, play time, washes and meds. Add those up and a farm stay often costs the same or less, for a thousand times the adventure.

Worth every dollar.

★★★★★

I can't speak highly enough of Darryl, Amelia and the team - they went above and beyond to ensure our Billie girl was not only having the time of her life, but was learning every day and so beautifully cared for. We were going overseas for 6 weeks and I was worried about leaving her for so long but I had absolute peace of mind knowing she was at the Collie Farm. The updates are incredible, and I couldn't wait to open the app each morning and see what they'd been up to. She has come home calmer, a better listener than ever before, and with lots of new skills to boot! I think she might need to come for an annual holiday even if we are not going anywhere!!

SSallyBillie · six week farm stay
★★★★★

I left Coco, my Border Collie, with Darryl for an extended stay. I can wholeheartedly say it was the best decision I made for Coco - daily exercise, freedom and stimulation that a city dog can never have. Darryl and his team are next level with updates. Absolutely outstanding when you travel.

LLenelCoco · extended farm stay
★★★★★

Give them the stay they deserve

Only four Collies at a time means dates fill fast. A 50% deposit holds your spot.

Built with love by people who live with Collies, for families who love theirs.

Book a farm stay

Or call Darryl on 0438 002 351