The Mountview Alpaca Farm is a little over an hour’s drive south of Brisbane, situated just outside the picturesque country town of Canungra in the Scenic Rim region.

The alpacas at Mountview are friendly and fluffy, offering a unique hands-on experience where families can feed, pat, and even walk their very own alpaca through the vines.

The staff will help you select an alpaca who suits your family (younger children might be paired with older, calmer and more obedient alpacas, while older Brisbane kids might enjoy the company of more spirited younger ones). They’re happy to walk along with you – through the vineyards or down towards the stream that runs alongside their paddocks – but when you stop they’ll take the opportunity to nibble the fresh grass that also doubles as a picnic lawn.

Alpacas are very photogenic creatures so make sure you charge your phone or bring your camera.

Small children will delight in their ability to ‘walk’ this large, placid animals and it will create a memorable day out for the whole family. If you’re fortunate you may also get to meet some baby alpacas or spot the resident turtles or even a platypus in Canungra Creek.

Plan your visit to Mountview Alpaca Farm

You’ll find Mountview Alpaca Farm conveniently located within the O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards, just over an hour’s drive from the Brisbane CBD and is open 7 days a week. To make the most of your day, we recommend booking an alpaca walk in advance to secure your preferred time, especially on weekends when the vineyard is buzzing with families.

After your alpaca encounter, you can settle in for a creekside picnic or grab a stone-fired pizza from the deli; just remember to pack hats and sunscreen as most of the interaction happens in the beautiful, open Queensland sun.

Mountview Alpaca Farm makes a wonderful day trip destination with your kids and is a fantastic way to spend time as part of a weekend or school holiday trip to the Scenic Rim or on your way up to Mount Tamborine (25min) or Mount O’Reilly’s (45min). It’s nestled in the bottom of a valley with a creek passing through.

It is best to arrive early while the Alpacas are active and its not too hot.

We recommend booking in advance online to avoid disappointment. Experiences range from a simple Alpaca walk to a family alpaca picnic.

Find out about opening hours and costs on their website https://www.mountviewfarm.com.au/

There is free onsite parking available and it is pram friendly.

Fun Facts about Alpacas

Alpacas are social creatures
Alpacas are vegetarians
Alpacas can live for 20 years
Alpacas only spit when they are distressed or feel threatened
Alpacas hum and they can also shriek when they are worried
Male Alpacas have a cleaner poo pile than female Alpacas (I know! what a fun fact!!)
Baby Alpacas are called Crias

Canungra itself is filled with cafes, gift shops and a lovely little bakery (is anything better than a country town bakery’s vanilla slice?) and makes a lovely place to stop for a bite before or after your Alpaca experience.

Mountview Alpaca Farm is open every day at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards and is located at 852 Lamington National Park Rd, Canungra QLD 4275