Gold Coast Hinterland · Beside the Coomera River · Open 7 days · Free entry
Fun Days
Together
A heritage riverside farm where you can meet the animals, ride a horse along the water and share a meal at our café.
Things to do
Six Ways to Spend the Day
Pick one, or make a day of all six, beside the Coomera River.
Meet the Animals
Pet our friendly animals and hand-feed them.
Explore the animals →
Ride a Horse or Pony
A gentle pony ride or a scenic ride along the river.
Book a ride →
Picnic by the River
A hamper and a rug by the water's edge, all set up for you.
Find your spot →
Rivermill Café
Breakfast, brunch and lunch with beautiful river views.
See the café →
Spot Wild Turtles
Creep to the water's edge and count the wild turtles.
Find the turtles
Visit the Museum
A room of curiosities and keepsakes from days gone by.
Along the river
30+ Animals to Meet
Our farm residents — alpacas, goats, horses, pigs and more — plus the wild turtles, platypus and birdlife that live along this stretch of the Coomera. How many can you tick off?
See all the animals
Celebrate & gather
Celebrations & Private Events
Birthdays to remember and private events, shaped around our riverside setting.
Schools & Groups
Schools & Group Visits
School and childcare excursions and organised group visits, all in one riverside setting.
Schools & Early Learning
Excursions and programmes with hands-on animal encounters and plenty of room to roam.
See school visits
Senior Groups
Gentle, easy-paced day visits with a special café menu.
See senior visits
Disability Groups
Accessible, welcoming day visits for NDIS and disability groups.
See disability visits
Plan your visit
Getting Here
An easy country drive through Mount Nathan, at the foot of Tamborine Mountain. Free parking on arrival.
Good to know
Quick Facts
Good to know
Common Questions
The things families ask us most before they visit.
Is entry free, and do I need to book?
Yes — entry and parking are free, and you can walk in any day to meet the animals, wander the riverside and visit the café. A few experiences are booked ahead: horse and pony rides, riverside picnics, birthday parties and group visits. You can see what's bookable here.
What are your opening hours?
We're open seven days a week, with hours that vary by season, and we close only over the Christmas–New Year break. Check today's hours on Google.
Can we bring our own food or picnic?
All food and drinks are served fresh from our riverside café, so we ask that you don't bring your own. If you'd love a picnic by the river, we set one up for you with a hamper from the café. Guests with a confirmed birthday or event booking are welcome to bring their own cake.
Is it good for young children?
Very. Hands-on animal encounters, gentle pony rides, open space to roam and a café by the water make it an easy day out for families with little ones, and baby-changing facilities are on site.
Can we host a birthday, or bring a school or group?
Yes. We host birthday parties for children and grown-ups on weekends, and we welcome school and childcare excursions and organised group visits. Tell us your numbers and the dates you have in mind, and we'll tailor the day.
How do we get there, and is there parking?
We're at 950 Beaudesert Nerang Rd, Mount Nathan — about 30 minutes from the Gold Coast and an hour from Brisbane. Parking is free on arrival, and we're coach and school-group friendly.
About us
A Place for Fun & Connection
Historic Rivermill is a heritage farm by the river — really, a place for families, couples and friends to spend time together. There's laughter and play in the simple things: along the riverside, with the alpacas and the goats, or over a meal at our café. That's what makes Rivermill special.
The Rivermill family
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