Highland Cattle For Sale
We offer a small number of Highland cattle for sale each year — raised right here on our family farm outside Ballarat. We focus on temperament and aim to produce cattle that are well-suited to hobby farms, lifestyle properties and small herds across Victoria and beyond.
We currently have a limited number of Highland Calves for Sale as shown below. Please reach out for more information
Koala
6-8-month-old Yellow Highland steer (Horned)
Mr Koala Bear (named to match his mother Caramello) is a gorgeous young Yellow Highland steer with a lovely temperament. He is a friendly boof head and enjoys being fed lots of lucerne treats.
Age: 6 - 8 months
Colour: Yellow
Temperament: Very friendly, loves lucerne treats, working towards being patted and brushed.
Location: Ballarat VIC
Delivery: Available for additional fee
$2,000 inc. GST
Amber
6-8-month-old Red Highland Heifer (Polled)
Amber is a red beauty. She is a sweet polled highland heifer who is one of the quieter in our group of calves this year. She’s still a little shy, but is steadily gaining confidence with regular interaction by herself or with some of the younger calves.
Age: 6 - 8 Months
Colour: Red
Temperament: Paddock friendly, can be hand-fed, still a little shy
Location: Ballarat VIC
Delivery: Available for additional fee
$2,300 inc. GST
Peppa
6-8-month-old Black Highland Heifer (Horned)
Peppa is a black heifer with some sweet little highlights sprinkled through her fringe. She’s still a little stand-offish, but is a sweetheart and just needs a little more personal interaction to become your best friend.
Age: 6 - 8 Months
Colour: Black
Temperament: Shy but friendly, can be hand-fed
Location: Ballarat VIC
Delivery: Available for additional fee
$2,300 inc. GST
Bella
6-8-month-old Red Brindle Highland Heifer (Horned)
Brindle-Bella is a young Red Brindle Highland Heifer with a little bit of energy in her! She’s cautious because she’s a little younger than the others but when you get her by herself she loves a treat and head scratch.
Age: 6 - 8 months
Colour: Red Brindle
Temperament: Bit shy but friendly, loves lucerne treats
Location: Ballarat VIC
Delivery: Available for additional fee
$2,300 inc. GST
Whiskey
6-8-month-old Red Highland Steer (Horned)
Whiskey is a red cutie with some lighter ginger tips through his fringe. Like his brother from last year whiskey is a steer on the smaller size. He is just one big dopey pet, very docile and loving.
Age: 6 - 8 Months
Colour: Red
Temperament: Very Friendly & docile, can be hand-fed, working towards brushing and patting.
Location: Ballarat VIC
Delivery: Available for additional fee
$2,000 inc. GST
Molten
4-6-month-old Orange Highland Steer (Polled)
Molten is our smallest little baby. He is a polled little orange steer and an absolute sweetheart. Very friendly, loves a scratch & pat along with a lucern treat. He is happy just to chill out at your feet.
Age: 4 - 6 Months
Colour: Orange
Temperament: Docile & friendly little guy.
Location: Ballarat VIC
Delivery: Available for additional fee
$2,000 inc. GST
Peaches
6-8-month-old Orange Highland Heifer (Horned)
Peaches is sweet orange heifer. She is still coming into herself and slowly growing more confident & treats still help a lot to get her to trust you. She is very soft and will do amazingly well with some more one on one time.
Age: 6 - 8 months
Colour: Orange
Temperament: Bit shy but friendly, loves lucerne treats
Location: Ballarat VIC
Delivery: Available for additional fee
$2,300 inc. GST
Cream
6-8-month-old Orange Brindle Highland X Galloway Heifer (Horned)
Cream gets her ¾ white belt from her mum Apricot who is Highland X Galloway. Its is such a unique trait for our gorgeous girl Cream. She is a quiet young cow that loves a treat.
Age: 6 - 8 Months
Colour: Orange Brindle with ¾ white belt
Temperament: Friendly & can be hand-fed
Location: Ballarat VIC
Delivery: Available for additional fee
$2,300 inc. GST
About Highland Cattle
Highland cattle are a hardy, slow-growing Scottish breed known for their long coats, distinctive horns and calm nature. They’re well suited to a wide range of Australian climates — including the cooler seasons we get here in Ballarat & the rest of Victoria — and do well on both larger properties and smaller hobby farms.
They thrive on good pasture, are excellent foragers, and their unique look and calm temperament makes them a favourite for lifestyle farms and small herds.
Are Highland Cattle Right For You?
While Highland cattle are a wonderful breed, they’re not for everyone. We recommend doing your research before buying — and we’re always happy to chat and help you decide if they’re the right fit for your property.
A few things to consider:
Highland cattle do best with plenty of space — they’re a hardy outdoor breed, not suited to small pens or lots
They’re a herd animal — at least two cattle are recommended so they have proper company
Their coat is beautiful but also requires awareness — they’ll shed in warm weather but still need good shade and shelter
They are not a “beginner’s pet” — they’re livestock and need proper handling, infrastructure and care
They’re typically a slow maturing breed — they usually live for up to 20 years so are a long-term investment to your property.
If you love the breed and can provide the right setup and care, Highland cattle are incredibly rewarding animals to keep.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No — our Highland cattle are unregistered, but we focus heavily on temperament, health, and proper raising practices. Many of our buyers are looking for well-socialised cattle for hobby farms or small herds, where temperament and friendliness are key.
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As Highland cattle are herd animals, we always recommend buying at least two if you don’t already have cattle on your property. They are happiest with proper herd companionship.
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Some of our cattle are halter trained — this will be noted in the individual listing if applicable. All cattle are raised to be calm and easy to handle around people. Most of our cattle are sold as paddock friendly which means you can walk around them with ease and usually hand feed them.
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Our cattle are paddock-raised with access to good pasture and hay, with supplementary feed as needed. They are handled calmly and exposed to people from a young age. They all LOVE being fed little lucerne cubes as a special snack.
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We are based just outside Ballarat, Victoria — we welcome enquiries from across Victoria and interstate (transport can be arranged).
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Yes — we can arrange delivery for an additional fee, or you are welcome to organise your own transport. We will work with you to ensure the handover is safe and low-stress for the cattle.
Disclaimer:
We do our best to describe each animal accurately and honestly, based on our handling and observations. However, temperament and behaviour can vary, and livestock handling experience is recommended. Buyers are responsible for ensuring they have suitable facilities and the skills required to manage cattle safely. All livestock sales are subject to our standard sale terms — please contact us for details.
Looking for the Right Highland Cattle for Your Property?
If you’d like more information or photographs about any of our cattle for sale — or if you’re looking for something specific — we’d love to hear from you.