The Sanctuary
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Fairy Festivals
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Kupidabin Cultural
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The Lyell Deer Sanctuary |
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The Lyell Deer Sanctuary at Mt Samson, Queensland, is home to a small herd of Red, Rusa, Fallow and Chital Deer.
Located only 30 minutes from Brisbane in the beautiful Samford Valley, The Lyell Deer Sanctuary is a popular destination for groups, adults and children alike, offering education, serenity, good food, crafts and a unique experience.
You can hand feed the friendly deer, read a book in the poets corner, browse the gift shop or enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with homemade cookies.
Running approximately 20 deer, the 7 acres sanctuary is open for visitors Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 1.00pm, plus Saturday and Sunday from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
The Lyell Deer Sanctuary is well recognised in the Moreton Bay Shire and plays an important role in the local community. Established 30 years ago, the farm has a reputation of quality deer products, supplying material to a large variety of industries throughout Australia and overseas.
Regular Hoop Drum Making workshops take place at the Lyell Deer Sanctuary, utilising deer raw hide.
The Lyell Deer Sanctuary is available for group and coach bookings, school excursions, fundraising activities, corporate functions, wedding receptions, birthday parties, workshops, venue hire upon request.
The May and October Fairy Festivals are a popular event in the enchanted woods of the fairy garden, drawing children and parents from the greater Brisbane region each year. For upcoming Lyell Deer Farm events, click here.
Products sold at the Lyell Deer Farm are made locally and offered at wholesale prices. Click here to browse the shop. |
History
In
1981 Des and Maureen Pickstone purchased 40 acres of virgin bush
in the Samsonvale area - now named Mt Samson, situated between Samford
and Dayboro on the north side of Brisbane.
They
named the property "The Lyell" as the valley hovered over
by Mt. Lawson, Mt. Samson, and Mt. D'Aguilar looks identical to the
Lyell, a gold mining town built on a mountain side above the Buller
River on the West coast of New Zealand and pioneered by Maureen's
Great Grandfather in the 1860's.
The
Lyell Deer Farm was established and in 1984, 20 Red Deer were purchased, which had been trapped
by a farmer from the feral herd in the Brisbane Valley.
Progeny
of their original herd were sold to provide more fencing for expansion.
After three years they found the land was not viable for a commercial
deer farm. Beautiful as it was with all it's character, trees, rocks,
and gullys - supplement feeding all year was too costly.
Des
and Maureen looked at the alternatives, sub-divided the land, constructed a road and opened to the
public.
Opening hours are:
Mon to Fri 9.00am to 1.00pm
Sat & Sun 10.00am to 4.00pm
Closed: 24 December to 2 January, and Good Friday
Cost:
$10.00 Adult
$5.00 Student/ Pensioners
$3.50 Children (3 to 12yrs)
Coach Groups are catered for by appointment 7 days.
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Overview
- Craft Supplies
- Fairy Birthday Parties
- Educational Tours
- Group Bookings
- Weddings
- Company Functions
- Deer Feeding
- Native American Workshops
- Raw Hide (Deer & Goat)
- Deer Leather, Kangaroo and Sheep Skin Products
- Venison
- Hard Antler
- Gifts & Souvenirs
- Licensed Cafe Bar
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