The AAA is supported by eight regional committees who serve the needs of local members and providing support to the AAA in meeting it’s national and local challenges.
The regional committees are active throughout Australia and provide on-the-ground education and training, industry liaison, marketing and shows to promote the alpaca industry.
The Queensland region of the AAA works to promote the alpaca industry and educate members and the public on alpaca ownership in QLD.
Region contact:
Michelle Hamilton
E: aaaqldpresident@gmail.com
Open Farms for National Alpaca Week
10th to the 18th of May 2025
click below for the list
The South Queensland & Northern NSW Region is the only one to span two states. The region has members across the Brisbane and Gold Coast area, further west near Toowoomba and Texas, and throughout coastal and inland Northern NSW south to Coffs Harbour. They promote and support their members by keeping them informed and up to date with the alpaca industry. They have an enthusiastic membership and share their knowledge and skills at field days, workshops, shows and social activities.
Region contact:
Michelle Malt
E: bigskypacas@gmail.com
National Alpaca Week
The Committee
| Michelle Malt
President, Marketing |
Pauline Glasser
Vice President, Newsletter Editor |
| Sam Hood
Secretary |
Judy Barlow
Treasurer |
| Cathy Reid
Show Co-ordinator |
Maree Dobbins
Committee Member |
The Victoria Central Region(VCR) comprises alpaca producers from central to western Victoria. The region actively promotes the alpaca industry with educational seminars, workshops, shows, promotional displays and open farm days as well as providing valuable support to its members.
Region contact:
Marie Yorston
E: vcrpresident@gamail.com
The Victorian Eastern Region (VER) represents registered alpaca breeders and owners located in the geographically diverse area in the east of Victoria. Members farm alpacas across many aspects of the Australian terrain – from the vineyards of the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula, to the rich soil farming districts of Gippsland, the coastal extension from Port Phillip to Mallacoota and the grandeur of the Great Dividing Range.
Region contact:
Lynda Holdsworth
E: ver.secretary@gmail.com
National Alpaca Week
Lalirra Yellingbo
Sunday 18th May, 11am – 3pm
Farm open to learn about owning and caring for alpacas. Alpacas for sale.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553166480469
Pitchingga Ridge Alpacas
108 Stony Creek Road,
Red Hill, VIC (via Mornington Flinders Road)
10am till 3pm
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th May
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May
Offering the perfect opportunity to explore what is involved in having alpacas on your property.
Onfarm shop loaded with beautiful alpaca fleece product. Friendly alpacas for sale.
Instagram: @ pitchingga_alpacas
FB: Jean Daddo
Contact details:
0436 022 440
Heritage Alpaca Co
270 Buckley Road North, Buckley 3240
Open: Friday 9th, Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th, Friday 16th, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May.
Meet our alpaca mums and babies and see their luxurious fleece transformed into yarn, apparel and accessories in our farm shop. Learn about the history of alpacas and how they came to be in Australia. With over 35 years of experience breeding alpacas, we can answer all your alpaca questions, from husbandry and herd management, birthing and neonatal care, to alpaca handling and behaviour and much more.
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558743560782
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heritagealpacaco/?igsh=NHVpb3piNnV3ZXQ5&utm_source=qr
Contact details: Ron Condon Ph: 0409547630 Email: info@heritagealpacaco.com.au
Kelowna
492 CHILDERS/THORPDALE RD
THORPDALE 3835
Greg Bradshaw: 0448 010 565
Open Sunday 11th & 18th May
The NSW region is a vibrant and exciting region with over 500 registered alpaca breeders across the state. Across the region members also facilitate regular educational opportunities on alpaca husbandry, fleece harvesting and preparation and other aspects of alpaca industry development. They work together to facilitate fibre collection points and assist alpaca growers to interlot fleece into larger consignments for fleece buyers. They are enthusiastic and friendly people who are committed to the continued development of the Australian alpaca industry.
Region contact:
Keryn Burns
E: nswaaapresident@gmail.com
National Alpaca Week Open Days
Madison’s Mountain Retreat will have National Alpaca Week farm open days from Thursday 15 May to Sunday 18 May in Kurrajong Heights. Book online (http://www.MadisonsRetreat.com.au)
for alpaca walking, feeding and lots of selfies. Please state what time you will be attending.
Tasmania’s cool temperate climate and green pastures are the perfect combination for producing fine fleeced, eco-friendly alpacas. The Tasmanian Region has members located all around the state. The region has a busy schedule of shows, on-farm days and workshops.
Region contact:
Janelle Jago (interim)
E: aaataspresident@gmail.com
Western Australia is one of the larger AAA geographic regions. WA members excel in breeding alpacas and contributing to the fleece and meat market, while maintaining an impressive display of show and breeding quality animals. The region hosts a variety of educational workshops, events, field days and new breeder seminars throughout the year for AAA members and anyone interested in the industry.
Region contact:
Tara Ravenhill
E: tararavenhill@gmail.com
The South Australia region provides education and training to its members as well as providing a hub of alpaca information for the general public interested in the industry.
Region contact:
Mark Short
Email: chaparral6@bigpond.com
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