Vagabond Highlands

About Us

Vagabond Highlands is a registered Breeder of Highland Stud Cattle. It is a Eco-sustainable 300 acre property located in Southeast Queensland. All animals are quiet, halter trained and bred for Queensland conditions.

Farmer Jules and her daughters Jess and Haylee live on the property and enjoy spending their days with their hairy coos. Jules is a generational farmer and has been breeding highlands for over 15 years producing some of the smallest, quietest and most loved highlands in Australia. She has led the way in Queensland by successfully flushing highland cows under embryo transfer and introducing genetic diversity in Queensland through Artificial Insemination using world class sires and Queenland bred and raised dams.

Our purebred registered highland cattle are ideal for highland breeders looking for the perfect stud bull or cow. Our beautiful halter trained weaners have been sold to psychologists working with children, wedding venues and BnB owners. We sell our crossbred weaners and purebred steers to farmers who want a few grass-eaters who what quiet, halter trained animals with all the hard work done. Our point of difference is the temperament of our cattle and that each one comes with ongoing breeder support so you will always have someone to ask when you’re learning about these wonderful coos.

Meet some of our favourites

Heidi

Heidi (and her mum Lorna) were the first to join our family many years ago. She has a very quiet temperament and has been a natural mum to many of our purebred calves including twins last year.

White Cloud

White cloud has a cheeky character and when you’re out in the paddocks, she’s the one who is running towards you. She was raised in our animal nursery and often forgets she now has big horns when she comes up for a pat or a treat.

Cupcake

Cupcake is one of Heidi’s twin calves. She is Haylee’s first highland heifer and was awarded Reserve Champion at the Marburg and District Show in 2019. Haylee is a Junior Member of the Australian Highland Cattle Society.

Cadbury

Cadbury is Farmer Jules’ favourite cow. She is very playful and loves attention! Sussex is a rare breed of cattle and Cadbury is one of the few on the east coast of Australia. She loves kids patting and brushing her and often just hangs out with Jules.

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Meet the Farmers

Jules and her daughters Haylee and Jess live on the Vagabond Highlands property and regularly spend time with the animals therefore all cattle are very quiet and use to children.

Farmer Jules

Jules works as a registered nurse in the hospital, teach nursing students at University as well as manages the farm, fruit trees and continues to improve their eco-sustainable house and farm. Her favourite thing to do is enjoy the sunset in the paddock with the coos

Farmer Haylee

Haylee has established her own highland stud ‘Rosewood Coos’ which she has grown to 5 purebred highlands. She has been actively showing cattle for the past 5 years and has over 50 ribbons on her wall from local, state and national shows. She is an active member of the Qld Branch of the Australian Highland Society and is very passionate about teaching new members and inspiring children to get into highlands. Known as the highland whisperer, Haylee’s special bond with the cattle is evident with the cattle trusting her to interact with their newborn calves, halter training using her own gentle style and the cattle following her anywhere. She knows each highland completely which is invaluable when they are interacting in photoshoots with @kelsieswanphotography. Haylee has recently diversified into hosting farm visits so others can enjoy her coos as much as she does.

Farmer Jess

Jess is an avid reader and has published two books. She is currently studying Primary School Teaching at university and is involved in the business and accounting side of the business.