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Wappan Station about us |
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FARMINGWappan Station has been owned by the Tehan family for five generations. It is one of Victoria's largest sheep with10,000 acres of beautiful rolling hills, only two hours from Melbourne. Wappan is also one of Victoria's most efficient and productive farms, with only two full time people looking after 16,000 sheep. Our tightly organised operation runs five days a week and we have weekends off. Depending on what time of year you are here, there is plenty to see and do at Wappan. You are welcome to feed the chooks and collect the eggs - a simple but memorable experience. Guests are also welcome to watch and learn about other aspects of farming, however concerns about safety and efficiency prevent any significant hands-on involvement. Come and see us... Shearing occurs twice a year (November and January) and is always high on the agenda of many guests, especially children. Crutching occurs in winter months. Crutching is when wool is removed from around the tail and between the rear legs of a sheep to prevent fly strike. Crutching is an effective way to prevent flies from laying eggs in wool that is warm and damp from urine and faeces. Without crutching, fly larvae grow and eat into the sheep. We mark lambs in September, which involves earmarking, castration and docking the tails of lambs. See our Farm Events Calendar. RELAXINGWe take the weekends off - so that means you can too! We have 10,000 acres for you to explore and guests are encouraged to venture up one of our many hills for stunning views of Mount Buller, Lake Eildon and surrounding country. You will discover abundant Australian flora and fauna in the wild, such as kangaroos, koalas, wombats, possums and echidnas. You can also enjoy the privacy of your own Lake Eildon inlet for swimming, fishing or launching your boat. Nearby, High Country trails are ideal for horse riding, camel riding and bushwalking - and the Mount Buller ski resort is only 50 minutes away. See our High Country Events Calendar. |
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Wappan Station P: +61 3 5778 7786 F: + 61 3 5778 7774
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