Koolah Creek Highlands - Mid North Coast NSW

29/05/2026

Last chance to grab a DISCOUNTED Koolah Creek Highland Cattle Experience 🐮 The AHCS National Show fundraiser auction closes TONIGHT at 8pm.

Our two Koolah Creek auction lots are still sitting well below full value, with current bids at $340 and $360.

Each lot includes:
🐮 A Private Highland Cattle Experience for up to 4 guests
🧸 A Paisley the Coo plush toy
Total value: $560 each

If you’ve been meaning to come and meet the coos, this is your chance to grab an experience at a discount while helping support the 2026 Australian Highland Cattle Society Inc National Show.

The auction is open to all Australian residents, not just AHCS members, and there are lots of other fantastic items up for grabs too.

Bidding closes at 8pm tonight (29/5/26) - don’t miss it!
Koolah Creek lots:
https://airauctioneer.com/2026-australian-highland-cattle-society-show?title=Koolah

Thank you for helping support us and the Highland community 🤎

22/05/2026

If you want to visit the friendliest Highland Cows, this is your chance to grab a voucher for well below the usual price - check out the fundraising auction!

The 2026 Australian Highland Cattle Society National Show is coming to Bathurst this June long weekend. Organising the show is a huge job, but we are so proud to be helping bring Australia’s biggest Highland cattle event to Bathurst this June.

To help support the show, we’ve donated two special Koolah Creek auction lots to the National Show fundraiser auction.

Each lot includes:
🐮 A Private Highland Cattle Experience for up to 4 guests
🧸 A Paisley the Coo plush toy
Total value: $560 each

Bidding starts at just $120 (well below the usual price), so if you’ve been meaning to visit the coos, this is a great chance to grab a discounted experience while supporting Australia’s biggest Highland cattle event.

The auction is open to all Australian residents, not just AHCS members, and there are lots of other fantastic items available too, including farming gear, vouchers, Highland giftware and more. Every dollar raised goes directly towards supporting the 2026 AHCS National Show.

Bid now!

Lot 1: https://airauctioneer.com/2026-australian-highland-cattle-society-show/private-tour-the-highland-cattle-experience-1-of-2-donated-by-koolah-creek-highlands

Lot 2:
https://airauctioneer.com/2026-australian-highland-cattle-society-show/private-tour-the-highland-cattle-experience-2-of-2-donated-by-koolah-creek-highlands

Bidding closes 8:00pm, 29 May 2026

We would absolutely love it if our Koolah Creek community could get behind us and show your support - whether that’s by placing a bid, sharing the auction, attending the show, or helping spread the word.

21/05/2026

We’ve been a little quiet on here lately… but definitely not quiet behind the scenes. 🐂 The Koolah Creek crew are part of the committee running the 2026 Australian Highland Cattle Society National Show, so life has been a little hectic lately. It is a huge job, but we are so proud to be helping bring Australia’s biggest Highland cattle event to Bathurst this June Long Weekend.

To help support the show, we’ve donated two Highland Cattle Experience auction lots to the National Show fundraiser auction.

Each lot includes:
🐮 A Private Highland Cattle Experience for up to 4 guests
🧸 A Paisley the Coo plush toy
Total value: $560 each

If you’ve been wanting to come and meet the coos, this is a great chance to grab a bargain — the starting bids are well below the usual value, and every dollar goes towards supporting the show.

The auction is open to all Australian residents, not just AHCS members.

Lot 1: https://airauctioneer.com/2026-australian-highland-cattle-society-show/private-tour-the-highland-cattle-experience-1-of-2-donated-by-koolah-creek-highlands

Lot 2:
https://airauctioneer.com/2026-australian-highland-cattle-society-show/private-tour-the-highland-cattle-experience-2-of-2-donated-by-koolah-creek-highlands

Psssst… the AHCS National Show has also just announced a giveaway.

And guess whose smoochy coos you’ll be meeting in the special Highland cow meet and greet at the show? 😉🐮

Head over to the Australian Highland Cattle Society Inc National Show page to enter.

Hope to see you at the National Show in Bathurst this June long weekend!

📣 Private Tour - The Highland Cattle Experience - with thanks to Koolah Creek Highlands (TWO lots to bid on!)

📍BID NOW at https://airauctioneer.com/2026-australian-highland-cattle-society-show

The auction has something for everyone. Over $10k in items donated by our sponsors. All proceeds to the Australian Highland Cattle Society National Show.
� Share the auction with your friends - it's open to all.

⏰ Auction ends 8pm Friday 29 May.

👏Visit our valued sponsor at Koolah Creek Highlands - Mid North Coast NSW

10/05/2026

2026 Royal Bathurst Show - Highland Feature results ✨

Congratulations to all the exhibitors! It was fantastic to see Highland cattle so well represented in the ring. A sincere thank you to everyone who supported the feature, exhibited cattle, helped behind the scenes, and contributed to such a positive showcase for the Highland breed.

RESULTS:

Junior Bulls
No entries

Senior Bull 20 and Under 24 Months
1st - Alasdair Leal of Koolah Creek
Exhibited by Jenna McAtamney, Springside Highlands

Senior Bull Over 30 Months
1st - Philip 2nd of Yatarna
Exhibited by Bonnie Glen Highlands

Senior Champion Bull
Alasdair Leal of Koolah Creek

Reserve Senior Champion Bull
Philip 2nd of Yatarna

Grand Champion Bull
Alasdair Leal of Koolah Creek

Junior Female Under 12 Months
1st - Lacy May of Koolah Creek (AI)
Exhibited by Chelsea Croker, Talumbi Highlands

2nd - Aurora of Koolah Creek
Exhibited by Koolah Creek Highlands

3rd - Delilah Leal of Koolah Creek
Exhibited by Koolah Creek Highlands

Junior Female 16 and Under 20 Months
1st - Ailsa of Avoch
Exhibited by Bonnie Glen Highlands

Junior Champion Female
Lacy May of Koolah Creek (AI)

Reserve Junior Champion Female
Aurora of Koolah Creek

Senior Female Over 30 Months
1st - Tearclag 2nd of Yatarna
Exhibited by Bonnie Glen Highlands

Senior Champion Female
Tearclag 2nd of Yatarna
Exhibited by Bonnie Glen Highlands

Grand Champion Female
Lacy May of Koolah Creek (AI)
Exhibited by Chelsea Croker, .highlands

Supreme Highland Exhibit
Alasdair Leal of Koolah Creek
Exhibited by

Congratulations again to all exhibitors and connections. It takes a great deal of work to prepare, present and exhibit cattle to this standard, and every animal in the ring was a credit to the people behind them.

I am especially proud of the Koolah Creek-bred cattle who were presented so beautifully throughout the show. Seeing cattle we have bred go on to perform for their new owners is incredibly rewarding.

A wonderful result for all involved, and a great lead-in to the AHCS National Show next month. Did you notice the “product placement” for the
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06/05/2026

Come see the Koolah Creek moo crew at the Australian Highland Cattle Society Inc National Show this June long weekend - we would love to see you there!

26/04/2026

We can't wait to meet Bridie's calf 💕 she is in the early stages of labour! There's nothing cuter than a newborn baby Highland calf. We have our fingers crossed for a heifer - but whether a baby boy or girl, we'll be happy so long as it arrives safely.

24/04/2026

AHCS Council voting closes TODAY at 7pm. If you haven’t had a chance to vote yet, please take a few minutes to have your say.

📣 AHCS members - voting closes this Friday. If you haven’t voted yet, now’s the time. Council voting is your opportunity to have a real say in the direction of our Society and the future of the Highland breed in Australia.

This isn’t just a formality - who sits on Council shapes how our Society operates, how members are represented, and how we protect the integrity, welfare, and heritage of Highland cattle.

I have accepted a nomination for Council, nominated by Tim Wright (Stone Ridge Highlands, former AHCS President) and seconded by Jane Komacha (Hunter Highlands, current NSW State Representative and former Councillor).

Over the past five years, I’ve been actively involved across breeding, promotion, and member education through Koolah Creek Highlands. I currently serve as NSW State Representative and have been closely involved in rebuilding the NSW Highland Breeders Group, now serving as President. I’ve also contributed to field days, educational initiatives, and the planning of the 2026 AHCS National Show.

A key part of my focus has been working directly with members - supporting practical areas such as cattle husbandry, handling, breeding decisions, and understanding DNA testing, with a strong emphasis on animal welfare and best practice. I see this as a responsibility: contributing to informed, ethical, and transparent practices across our membership.

If you value practical experience, transparency, and a strong focus on representing members - along with a commitment to animal welfare, education, and preserving heritage - I would genuinely appreciate your support.

Take the time to read each candidate statement carefully. Look beyond the surface - consider the experience, the contribution, and the intent behind each nomination.

Choose candidates who align with your values, who will represent members, and who you trust to act in the best interests of the breed.

We all want a strong, transparent, and member-focused Society - one that represents its members, not individual agendas.

🗓️ Voting closes Friday 24 April at 7pm.

Set aside a few minutes today and make your vote count.

- Sarah Vaughan
Koolah Creek

22/04/2026

🐮 August bookings are now open! We’ve just released dates for August - and we’ve also managed to squeeze in 5 extra sessions this May.

If you’ve been trying to secure a spot, now is the time. These will book quickly.

The extra May sessions are limited and were only made possible by a bit of calendar reshuffling behind the scenes - so once they’re gone, that’s it. They’re also perfectly timed if you’d love to see newborn calves and learn more about our breeding program.

August availability has just gone live, giving you the chance to plan ahead. Our Experiences Mailing List subscribers have already had first access and have started snapping up their preferred dates.

We were previously 100% booked out through to late July - so if you’ve been waiting, thinking about it, or meaning to book… this is your window.

👉 Head to our website to view dates and secure your spot

A quick reminder that we don’t operate a waitlist, and sessions often book out fast: if you see a time that works for you, we recommend jumping on it.

Your support allows us to continue the work we care deeply about here at Koolah Creek - running our breeding program, caring for our cattle, and preserving the Highland breed, and also educating guests about farming, cattle, and where their food comes from.

It enables us to create meaningful, hands-on experiences that connect people back to agriculture, and this in turn allows us to contribute to the wider Highland community - whether that’s sharing knowledge, mentoring those starting out, or exhibiting our cattle and helping inspire the next generation of custodians of the breed.

Thank you again for being part of it all. 🤍

- Sarah, Hugh & the coos x

21/04/2026

📣 AHCS members - voting closes this Friday. If you haven’t voted yet, now’s the time. Council voting is your opportunity to have a real say in the direction of our Society and the future of the Highland breed in Australia.

This isn’t just a formality - who sits on Council shapes how our Society operates, how members are represented, and how we protect the integrity, welfare, and heritage of Highland cattle.

I have accepted a nomination for Council, nominated by Tim Wright (Stone Ridge Highlands, former AHCS President) and seconded by Jane Komacha (Hunter Highlands, current NSW State Representative and former Councillor).

Over the past five years, I’ve been actively involved across breeding, promotion, and member education through Koolah Creek Highlands. I currently serve as NSW State Representative and have been closely involved in rebuilding the NSW Highland Breeders Group, now serving as President. I’ve also contributed to field days, educational initiatives, and the planning of the 2026 AHCS National Show.

A key part of my focus has been working directly with members - supporting practical areas such as cattle husbandry, handling, breeding decisions, and understanding DNA testing, with a strong emphasis on animal welfare and best practice. I see this as a responsibility: contributing to informed, ethical, and transparent practices across our membership.

If you value practical experience, transparency, and a strong focus on representing members - along with a commitment to animal welfare, education, and preserving heritage - I would genuinely appreciate your support.

Take the time to read each candidate statement carefully. Look beyond the surface - consider the experience, the contribution, and the intent behind each nomination.

Choose candidates who align with your values, who will represent members, and who you trust to act in the best interests of the breed.

We all want a strong, transparent, and member-focused Society - one that represents its members, not individual agendas.

🗓️ Voting closes Friday 24 April at 7pm.

Set aside a few minutes today and make your vote count.

- Sarah Vaughan
Koolah Creek