Southern NSW Region - "where alpacas thrive".

The SNSWR stretches from the Southern Highlands to the Victorian border, and encompasses some of Australia's best fibre growing areas. SNSWR is one of the largest alpaca regions in Australia. The region provides top quality genetics and a healthy supply of breeding stock, both huacaya and suri. Advice and assistance is available to all those considering entering this exciting and vibrant livestock and fleece industry.

Please consider supporting the InSight Peru an initiative of the Australian Alpaca Association, in partnership with Quechua Benefit, and with the generous support of the South Nowra Rotary Club, Nowra Private Hospital, and the Shoalhaven Medical Association.

SNSWR winner of Canberra Royal, Fleece Region of the Year Award for 2011.  Breeders Directory

Latest News

21/01/12 - Bookings are now open for the EPIC Alpaca Expo, May 2012, please see the events calendar for further information.

20/01/12 - Bega & Gunning Show - exhibitors are reminded entries close for Bega (animal and fleece) and Gunning (animals) Shows soon.

16/01/12 - Canberra Royal.  Exhibitors are reminded entries close today. Gunning Show schedule is now available, see the EVENTS calendar, with a special cash prize for the best Grey of the show of $500.

02/01/12 - New Breeders Seminar / Workshop (Farming Alpaca) 28-29 April 2011. The Region is again conducting a seminar and workhop for new breeders, to be held in the Yass area and all members are invited to a BBQ dinner (28 April). Further detail will be provided closer to the event.

EPIC Alpaca EXPO 19-20 May  - Members are invited to participate in the regions largest promotional event. The 2012 event will see the introduction of a Regional Alpaca Auction, the first for 2012.

Gunning Show 19 February.  Gunning Show Society worked extremely hard to meet all requirements to conduct a AAA endorsed alpaca event. Rob Harborne as Convenor will be assisted by Caroline Austin. The schedule will be provided as soon as it had been provided to the Regions Show Unit and approved.

13/12/11 - Banner Advertising. Want to advertise your business on this website on all pages? Click on the banner for further information on this new advertising opportunity.

26/11/11 - Commercilisation of Alpaca Industry - paper by John Bell (WA). Can members please provide feedback about this paper to Margaret Dorsch .

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