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 Greetings from the staff of
McLeod Eco Farm
and Historical Prison.
Experience
an unforgettable part of Australia's
ecological and cultural history, only 65Km from Melbourne!
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Imagine what it would have been like to be locked up
in French Island's famous historical prison,
as you look around the original buildings.
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Eat gourmet organic meals prepared by our fantastic
chefs exclusively from farm-grown ingredients.
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Rejuvenate within one of the very few accommodation sites
in the world located entirely within a National Park.
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See the world's largest disease-free koala
population and rare and endangered flora and fauna, including Australia's
most southerly mangrove wetlands.
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Discover the wonders of nature through educational
and recreational programs taught by qualified and experienced instructors
to both adults and children
McLeod
was originally established as a prison farm in 1916 and continued its
operations until 1975. After that
it existed briefly as an educational children's camp operated by the
Victorian Government. But then, in
December 1995, it was bought by Next Generation International and
transformed into the showcase organic farm it is today (Read more about
our philosophy here).
McLeod
Eco Farm now offers a unique organic farm-stay experience: the prison
infrastructure has been sensitively restored into comfortable and affordable
accommodation right in the middle of French Island
National Park. Overnight visitors can choose between
the luxury of the self-contained, private guesthouse accommodation (which
sleeps up to 30 guests), or a stay in one of the renovated prison cells -
each suitable for 1-2 people.
The
location offers many advantages to large groups such as schools or clubs
and up to 156 visitors can be accommodated. The Recreation Hall is ideally suited
to workshops or conferences, and there is enormous potential for outdoor
activities and sport. We are also
very popular with couples and families seeking a retreat from the stress
of the city. Excellent fishing and
swimming can be enjoyed on our secluded beach and there are bushwalking
and mountain biking opportunities in the surrounding National Park.
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