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Things to Do · By the Coomera River

Animal Experiences

Gentle, hands-on encounters with our animals for visitors of every age. Walk an alpaca, hand-feed the petting zoo, and spot wild turtles by the Coomera River.

Gentle encounters

Discover the Charms of Our Animals

For all ages

A calm, safe setting

Beside the river

On the Coomera

Free & paid

Experiences for every visit

A mother and two young children walking two alpacas through the grounds at Historic Rivermill

Take an Alpaca for a Walk

$39 for two · book online

Meet one of our gentle alpacas and lead them on a guided stroll through the grounds and along the riverbank. A calm, hands-on experience and a wonderful way to bond with these curious, soft-natured animals.

  • Guided stroll through the grounds & riverbank
  • A calm, hands-on encounter
  • Our team beside you the whole way
Book Online
A young child hand-feeding a gentle alpaca at Historic Rivermill's petting zoo

Hand-Feed the Alpacas & Goats

$5 per feed pot · walk-in

To join in, head to our restaurant or café counter and pick up a pot of animal food. Our alpacas and goats share the same diet, so a single pot covers them both.

  • Feed pots from the café or restaurant counter
  • One pot feeds both alpacas & goats
  • No booking needed, just walk in
Buy a Feed Pot
A young child sitting on the jetty watching a group of freshwater turtles in the Coomera River at Historic Rivermill

Spotting Turtles

Free · wild on the river

Wild freshwater turtles live along this stretch of the Coomera River and are often seen near the bank. Keep an eye out as you walk the grounds to see how many you can spot, along with the other wildlife that shares the riverbank.

  • Wild freshwater turtles on the Coomera
  • Often seen basking near the bank
  • Spot them as you wander the grounds
See the full spotting list

Say hello

Meet the Residents

The gentle farm family that calls Rivermill home. Come and meet them up close.

An alpaca at Historic Rivermill

Alpacas

Farm resident

Soft, curious and endlessly photogenic, our alpacas love a hand-fed snack and a gentle hello.

A goat at Historic Rivermill

Goats

Farm resident

Cheeky and friendly, the goats are always first in line at feeding time and full of personality.

A pig at Historic Rivermill

Pigs

Farm resident

Our charming pig loves a good wallow and a scratch, and is a firm favourite with little visitors.

A chicken at Historic Rivermill

Chickens

Farm resident

Pottering around the grounds all day, the hens are a gentle introduction for the youngest guests.

A duck at Historic Rivermill

Ducks

Farm resident

Down by the water's edge, the ducks add to the easy, riverside charm of a day at Rivermill.

A horse at Historic Rivermill

Horses

Farm resident

Our gentle horses round out the farm family. Ask about a scenic ride while you are here.

For schools & early learning

Educational Field Trips

Interactive, hands-on visits for school and early-learning groups, a chance for students to learn about animals and nature in a safe, engaging setting. We tailor each visit to your learning goals.

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