Ashley and Carly Clark purchased Splitters Farm in mid-2017 with a simple but meaningful goal—to give their five children the opportunity to grow up with a genuine farm-based rural upbringing. What began as a family dream quickly evolved into one of the Bundaberg region’s most unique farm stay and rural tourism destinations.
Ashley’s background in flower farming from the age of 16, followed by a career as an electrician, paired naturally with Carly’s lifelong love of animals. Carly grew up on acreage in South West Sydney and was exposed to farming practices early, including her first job at age 14 collecting eggs on a battery hen farm—an experience that shaped her passion for ethical and sustainable farming.
Owning land and running cattle had always been part of their dream, but it wasn’t until an unexpected offer to buy their family home during a garage sale in Bundaberg’s CBD that the idea of purchasing a farm became reality. The dream has continued to grow ever since.
The Clarks purchased a 160-acre property on the outskirts of Bundaberg during a severe drought. At the time, the land was literally a dumping ground. As soon as fencing was restored, they began welcoming rescue farm animals, many of which needed rehoming as local farmers were forced to sell livestock due to drought and financial hardship. This marked the beginning of Splitters Farm as a sanctuary for unwanted and rescued farm animals.
As the number of animals grew—and with it, the cost of feed and veterinary care—Carly began offering guided farm tours in late 2019. The response was overwhelming, and it became clear that visitors wanted more time to connect, learn, and experience life on a working farm.
In 2020, Ashley and Carly expanded the vision, building a farm stay and camping experience that would allow guests to stay on-site and truly immerse themselves in farm life. In December 2020, Splitters Farm officially opened its accommodation offering, launching with over 50 powered camping sites, followed soon after by deluxe glamping tents overlooking the farm’s natural surrounds.
Carly explains,
“There’s obviously more to a farm stay than just feeding baby animals. Our aim is to involve and educate guests during their stay—helping them understand sustainable farming practices, why animals are best raised naturally, and how responsible land management works.”
Guests at Splitters Farm have the opportunity to enjoy hands-on farming experiences, such as learning about paddock rotation, branding cattle, candling eggs, or even assisting during the birth of a calf. With so much happening daily, every stay offers the potential for something life-changing or transformational.
At its heart, Splitters Farm is a place where people of all ages can benefit from fresh country air, sunshine, and a little dirt under their fingernails. It’s a destination to slow down, unwind, feed ducks, collect eggs, and sit by the campfire, reliving the nostalgia of childhood while creating new memories with family and friends.
Splitters Farm is more than a place to stay—it’s an authentic farm stay, camping, glamping, and animal sanctuary experience in the heart of the Bundaberg region.
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Phone 07 4159 9348
Email info@splittersfarm.com.au
Visit 205 Blairs Rd, Sharon QLD 4670
10 min drive north of Bundaberg's bustling central business district, Splitters Farm is a rural camping & day-trip experience set amongst lush tropical bushland, the 160 acre property is bordered by Splitters Creek.
