About Us
Greg & Julie with some of the matrons
Wanamara Stud is run by Julie & Greg Knight & we have enjoyed the rural lifestyle with our five children since 1988.
Wanamara is an aboriginal word for `small’ - the perfect explanation for the Lowline breed.
Wanamara Stud was established in 1995 in Taradale, Central Victoria on our 13 acre property. We were the first Lowline stud in the Kyneton and surrounding districts. We selected Lowline cattle because we wanted to run more animals than previously on our small acreage & found that these animals were perfect for this situation.
In 1996 we purchased another 40 acres in neighbouring Elphinstone, enabling us to increase our herd and begin a commercial Lowline enterprise. In 2002 we moved to Wanamara Farm at Blampied, on 156 acres, situated in the fertile volcanic foothills of Mt.Kooroocheang & just a short 10 minute drive from Daylesford in the Victorian Central Highlands.
Wanamara is an aboriginal word for `small’ - the perfect explanation for the Lowline breed.
Wanamara Stud was established in 1995 in Taradale, Central Victoria on our 13 acre property. We were the first Lowline stud in the Kyneton and surrounding districts. We selected Lowline cattle because we wanted to run more animals than previously on our small acreage & found that these animals were perfect for this situation.
In 1996 we purchased another 40 acres in neighbouring Elphinstone, enabling us to increase our herd and begin a commercial Lowline enterprise. In 2002 we moved to Wanamara Farm at Blampied, on 156 acres, situated in the fertile volcanic foothills of Mt.Kooroocheang & just a short 10 minute drive from Daylesford in the Victorian Central Highlands.
Major Plains
In January 2009 the Goulburn Valley in Northern Victoria, became the home of Wanamara Farm on our 254 acre property.
At Major Plains, just east of Dookie, between Shepparton & Benalla, our Lowlines, Speckle Parks & commercial cattle have been enjoying the much warmer climate & the fertile pastures.
At Major Plains, just east of Dookie, between Shepparton & Benalla, our Lowlines, Speckle Parks & commercial cattle have been enjoying the much warmer climate & the fertile pastures.
ExportIn 2000 and 2002 our bulls and heifers were purchased by the Chinese Government and exported to China after on-farm inspections by Chinese Government delegates. These animals are being used to establish beef herds on small acreage farms in the Chinese provinces.In 2007 we began exporting our unique Wanamara genetics to the USA & our American clients are very satisfied with their new breeding stock purchased from us. Our Australian Champion bull, Wanamara Findon Royale is making his mark as a much sought-after genetic sire in the United States. Wanamara Emu Dreaming, Wanamara Gin & Tonic & Wanamara Royal Flush have all been producing prize-winning progeny for our American clients. In 2013, Wanamara genetics, along with embryos from three other Victorian Lowline studs, were exported as embryos to the Isle of Man & the UK. The first calves were born in September 2014 with others due in 2015.. Our herd is free of Pestivirus & all cattle are vaccinated with Pestigard and Ultravac 7in1 . For many years Wanamara Farm had a National Johnes Status of MN3 but are now 'Beef Only'. All our animals are performance recorded & a full history is available with any animals purchased. We are active members of ALCA (Australian Lowline Cattle Association) & the SRPG (Southern Region Promotional Group, Victoria). Julie is a Councillor with the ALCA Council. In 2009 we participated in a successful Victorian Farm Day, where we opened our farm to a Melbourne family. It was wonderful for an inner-city family to experience country life & to find out how & where some of their food comes from & the children had the chance to interact with the many farm animals. An article written by journalist Emily Sobey about 'Local Women in Agriculture' & published by the Ballarat Courier on 23rd January 2008 gives further insight into our farm enterprise.  Astro with her Lowline friends |
 Wanamara Findon Royale at 20 month old - 2007 Bendigo Nation Beef - Supreme Lowline Exhibit 
Lowline calves on the Isle of Man
Farm Day at Wanamara Farm - herding cows
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