Desa Cattle Dairy Farm

Desa Cattle Dairy Farm is an agrotourism dairy farm located in Mesilau, Kundasang, Ranau District, Sabah, at the foothills of Mount Kinabalu. Established in 1980, it spans 199 hectares and raises Holstein Friesian cattle for milk production. Known as Sabah's 'Little New Zealand' for its alpine-like pastures and mountain backdrop, it offers visitors views of grazing cattle, dairy processing demonstrations, and locally produced milk, yogurt and ice cream.

Visitors can expect an open highland farm setting at about 900 meters elevation with rolling green pastures, fenced grazing areas for black-and-white Holstein Friesian cattle, and clear views of Mount Kinabalu on clear days. The site includes a visitor centre, milking sheds, calf feeding areas, a farm shop and cafe selling fresh milk, yogurt and gelato, and designated viewing and photography areas. Activities centre on observing cattle grazing, watching milking demonstrations, feeding calves and sampling dairy products.

Established in 1980 as the farm of Desa Cattle (Sabah) Sdn Bhd to develop dairy farming in Sabah's cool highlands. The 199-hectare farm introduced Holstein Friesian cattle suited to the temperate climate of the Kundasang-Mesilau area for local milk production and later developed into a major agrotourism attraction.

A well-known agrotourism icon of Sabah and Ranau, representing highland agricultural development and rural livelihoods. Popularly referred to as Sabah's 'Little New Zealand', it showcases modern dairy farming to visitors and supports local dairy product industries.