Looking for raw (unpasteurised) cow's milk around Brisbane? This guide explains how local suppliers typically operate, what they sell, and how to choose one. Raw milk is not permitted to be sold for human consumption in Australia, so suppliers generally market it as cosmetic or bath milk, or through herd-share arrangements.
Raw (unpasteurised) milk is generally not permitted to be sold for human consumption in Australia, with narrow licensed exceptions (e.g. NSW-licensed raw goat's milk and certain aged raw-milk cheeses). Listings describe how each supplier markets their products (e.g. cosmetic/bath milk, herd shares, licensed exemptions) — verify a supplier's licensing directly with them and always follow FSANZ guidance.
Organic produce, meat, bakery and pantry delivery from Brisbane to Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba (Lismore to Gympie). Online marketplace sells 2L raw bath milk from Eden Hope Dairy (cosmetic framing).
Family farm with ~30 does producing raw A2 goat milk marketed as 'raw, cosmetic/bath goats milk' (Instagram bio: 'Raw Goats Milk | Cosmetic Use'). Major wholesale supplier — milk delivered to Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Gympie and Northern Rivers via retailers incl. Kunara, TMP Organics, Vive Health, Spray-Free Farmacy, Joy Wholefoods, Eden Farmers Organics.
Brisbane's only fully organic farmers market, at Northey Street City Farm every Sunday 6-11am — certified organic fruit & veg direct from farmers, plus meats, dairy, eggs, honey and groceries.
Beau-Vista Park Organic Farm at Goomboorian, near Gympie, is a Mahaffey family property producing certified-organic (BFA) Jersey raw milk, sold as Cleopatra's Bath Milk for cosmetic use only. One of Australia's best-known bath-milk brands, it is stocked in health food stores across Queensland including Maple Street Co-op Maleny, The Real Grocer Golden Beach, WholeLife Maroochydore, Joy Wholefoods and Organika Noosa, alongside a raw-milk body butter.
Stoneyview Jerseys is a small Jersey cattle stud on the Darling Downs near Oakey, breeding A2 Jersey cows and selling their raw Jersey milk as bath milk at the Toowoomba Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. They also make Stoneyview Natural Jersey Milk Soap, with no website but contactable via Facebook.
Heavenly Bath Milk is a raw, unpasteurised biodynamic Jersey milk from Eden Hope Farm's herd of around 60 cows near Cedar Pocket (via Gympie), sold as Heavenly Organic Raw Bath Milk for cosmetic use only. It is stocked through Wray Organic Online, Sunshine Organics, Wyld Organics Paradise Point and Rosemary Acre Organics.
Direct-from-farm marketplace of ~19 producers with produce described as minimal-spray, spray-free or organic, grown in the Mary Valley, Gympie and Bundaberg regions. Weekly/fortnightly delivery around Gympie, Noosa Shire and hinterland, or farm pickup in the Mary Valley.
Brisbane's Sunday organic farmers market (6-11am) at 16 Victoria St, Windsor. Produce vendors must be certified organic or in-conversion (ACO, NASAA, Demeter, OFC etc.).
Raw (unpasteurised) cow's milk cannot be legally sold for human consumption in Australia. Because of this, suppliers around Brisbane and the wider South East Queensland region generally market their product in one of two ways:
This page features a handful of suppliers and outlets in and around Brisbane, including Northey Street Organic Farmers Market at Windsor, Cleopatra's Bath Milk (Beau-Vista Park Organic Farm) at Goomboorian via Gympie, Stoneyview Jerseys at Oakey, and Heavenly Bath Milk (Eden Hope Farm) at Cedar Pocket via Gympie. Several of these are located a fair drive from central Brisbane, which is common for dairy operations.
We do not advise drinking raw milk and make no claims about it. For the official position on unpasteurised dairy, see the guidance from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).
How you get the product varies by supplier. Common approaches include:
Because offerings and legal arrangements differ, always check exactly what you are buying and on what terms before committing.
Prices vary widely depending on the supplier, packaging, volume and how the product is sold. As a general guide only, cosmetic/bath milk is often in the range of roughly $5–$15 per litre, while herd-share arrangements may involve an upfront share cost plus ongoing agistment or care fees. These figures are indicative and change over time — always confirm current pricing directly with the supplier.
Since you are buying a farm product, a bit of homework helps. Consider:
If a supplier claims to be organic, look for genuine certification such as Australian Certified Organic (ACO) or NASAA. "Organic farm" in a business name is not the same as certification. Ask for the certification number if it matters to you, and check whether it applies to the whole operation.
Good suppliers are open about how they run things — breed of cattle (Jersey herds, for example, are common in dairy for their milk composition), pasture and feeding, how animals are housed, and their hygiene and handling practices. If a supplier is vague or evasive, that's worth noting.
Reviews give a rough sense of reliability and communication. On this page, Northey Street Organic Farmers Market carries a strong rating across hundreds of reviews, while smaller operations like Cleopatra's Bath Milk have fewer reviews, and Stoneyview Jerseys and Heavenly Bath Milk currently have none listed. Fewer reviews doesn't mean a supplier is poor — just that there's less public feedback to go on, so ask more questions yourself.
Many of these operations sit well outside Brisbane, around Gympie, Oakey and surrounds. Factor in travel, whether pick-up is by appointment, and how the product is kept cool in transit.
Before you buy, consider asking:
To be clear: it is not legal to sell raw milk for human consumption in Australia, and this guide does not advise drinking it or make any health claims about it. The way suppliers describe and market their products — as cosmetic/bath milk or via herd-share arrangements — reflects the regulatory environment. If you want to understand the rules and the reasons behind them, FSANZ is the authoritative source.
Use this page as a starting directory, do your own checks, and deal directly with suppliers to confirm current details.
Or read the full raw cow's milk guide, or browse all Brisbane producers.
No. Raw (unpasteurised) milk is not permitted to be sold for human consumption in Australia. Suppliers around Brisbane generally market it as cosmetic or bath milk, or offer herd-share arrangements. See FSANZ for the official guidance.
Because it cannot legally be sold for drinking, some suppliers label and market raw milk for external or cosmetic use only, such as bath milk. The product is sold on that basis, not for consumption.
It's an arrangement where you pay for an interest in a cow or herd, plus its agistment or care, and receive milk from your own animal. Terms vary between operators, so confirm exactly what is involved before committing.
As a general guide only, cosmetic/bath milk is often around $5–$15 per litre, while herd-shares may involve an upfront cost plus ongoing fees. Prices vary and change over time, so confirm directly with the supplier.
Look for recognised certification such as ACO (Australian Certified Organic) or NASAA, and ask for the certification number. A business name containing the word 'organic' is not the same as being certified.