Join us for AngusTREK
AngusTREK, sponsored by Zoetis will take place from Tuesday the 29th of April until Tuesday the 6th of May. There are just 200 tickets available.
Cost: AUD $4,865 gst included
This tour is coordinated by Quadrant Australia and the itinerary may be subject to change.
DAY 1 – Tuesday 29th April
Includes: Accommodation (Sydney City NSW) & Dinner
Arrive in Sydney and make your own way to the pre tour hotel. Private coach transfer to King Street Wharf. Welcome function this evening – a cruise on Sydney Harbour, which is considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful natural harbours, famed for its sparkling water and iconic sights. At the conclusion of the cruise, there will be a private coach transfer back to the hotel.
DAY 2 – Wednesday 30th April
Includes: Accommodation (Orange NSW), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Depart Sydney heading west to the Central Tablelands. Near Oberon, visit Sunny Point Pastoral Co for a commercial tour. This is a family operated integrated business with about 3,000 acres and a self-replacing Angus herd of approximately 700 breeders. This is a paddock to plate operation, through the sale of meat at the family’s Mawhood’s IGA supermarkets. They also supply local independent butchers and supermarkets within a 200km radius. Next, spend some time wandering at the Mayfield Garden – a spectacular 15-hectare European-inspired garden. Travel on to Orange and check in for overnight accommodation. Orange is characterised by beautiful tree-lined streets, charming buildings dating to early twentieth century and it is a substantial rural service centre which lies in the heart of some of NSWs’ richest and most bountiful agricultural land. It is known for its excellent local produce and impressive vineyards and you will have to chance to sample local food and wine whilst in the area. Transfer to the family-owned Swinging Bridge Cellar Door, on the slopes of Mount Canobolas, for late afternoon drinks and canapes dinner – offering an ideal networking opportunity. Return transfer to your accommodation.
DAY 3 – Thursday 1st May
Includes: Accommodation (Bathurst NSW), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early transfer for breakfast at the Sister’s Rock Restaurant, located at the top of the Borrodell Vineyard. The first visit today will be to Karoo Angus – a family owned and operated business. The Karoo cow herd consists of approximately 300 registered Angus females and 800 commercial females. Karoo has been associated with the Angus seedstock industry for over 30 years. There will be a commercial tour and lunch with your hosts. Arrive in Bathurst, a city located in the state’s Central Tablelands district. It is Australia’s oldest inland colonial settlement, due to the discovery of gold in the region during the early 1850s. You will see evidence of this history in the elegant architecture of homes and buildings around the town. Check in to your accommodation – opportunity to freshen up prior to afternoon & evening activities. Spend the rest of the day and the evening with your hosts at Millah Murrah Angus. This family owned and operated business has a suite of sales records – since 2011 Millah Murrah has raised the breed average bull price record eight times. A key component of their breeding approach is a commitment to live inspection of every sire used in the herd. Return transfer to your hotel after dinner.
DAY 4 – Friday 2nd May
Includes: Accommodation (Tamworth NSW), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Depart Bathurst and travel to the Hunter Valley – a renowned wine growing region in NSW. Lunch will be at the Two Rivers Winery at Denman, where the focus is on showcasing and supporting local and regional produce. The wine tasting stations will allow you to taste their range of wines. Travel to Aberdeen and visit a horse stud owned by Darley, a global thoroughbred stallion operation, which currently stands stallions in 6 countries throughout the world. The destination for this evening and the next two days is the city of Tamworth – located in the heart of the New England region and well known for its annual Country Music Festival. Arrive at your hotel where you will spend the next 3 nights. Return transfers for an afternoon/evening cocktail function at the historical Goonoo Goonoo Station, which was owned by the Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) for just over 150 years.
DAY 5 – Saturday 3rd May
Includes: Accommodation (Tamworth NSW) & Breakfast
Return transfers to spend the day at the AngusEXPO supported by Zoetis – anticipated to be the largest gathering of Angus Cattle in Australia, which will be held at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC). During this two-day Expo, there will be the Zoetis World Angus Youth Competition, running alongside other events and there will be plenty of retail and various exhibition sites on display. In the late afternoon/evening, watch the excitement of the Campdraft competition and choose your dinner (own cost) from one of the food trucks on site.
DAY 6 – Sunday 4th May
Includes: Accommodation (Tamworth NSW), Breakfast & Dinner
Return transfers to spend the day at the AngusEXPO supported by Zoetis, held at AELEC. There will be more events and the retail and various exhibition sites will still be on display. In the afternoon, make sure you catch the Female Genetics Auction, prior to the must-see BBQ competition, which will ensure there is a delicious dinner available this evening.
DAY 7 – Monday 5th May
Includes: Accommodation (Warwick Qld), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Depart Tamworth for the journey north through more of the New England region. Near Guyra, you will visit Bald Blair Angus where the owners – Sam & Kirsty White – are the third generation of the White family to run the Bald Blair Angus Herd, which was established when the property Bald Blair was acquired by Sam White’s great Grandfather and Grandfather back in 1898. The first records of registered Angus cattle date back to 1908 and the Bald Blair Angus Herd was one of the original herds when the Angus Society of Australia was formed in 1919. The White family has been selling bulls at an on-property auction for just over 50 years continuously and they remain committed to the ongoing improvement of their Angus Herd, using sound stockmanship and all available technologies to assist in modern day demands now placed on livestock production.
Continuing the journey further north, make a stop after Glen Innes for a visit to Rangers Valley Feedlot – one of the world’s most respected premium marbled beef producers. The feedlot specialises in long fed pure Black Angus and Wagyu cross breeds – producing exceptional marbled beef for both the domestic and export markets. After enjoying lunch with your feedlot hosts, the journey continues further north into Queensland – the sunshine state. Arrive at Ced Wise ET Centre and Commercial Farm where there will, be a tour followed by dinner. Evening arrival into Warwick where you will stay tonight.
DAY 8 – Tuesday 6th May
Includes: Breakfast & Lunch
Early start to transfer for breakfast at Echo Valley Farm, which is located in the Granite Belt region – famous for its fruit orchards and wineries. Echo Valley Farm produces a range of nutrient dense farm produce from pastured eggs to grass fed and finished beef and sauerkraut fed pastured pork. Next, spend some time at the University of Queensland’s Gatton campus and receive a presentation from the Centre Director, Animal Science – Professor Ben Hayes. Professor Hayes has extensive research experience in genetic improvement of livestock, crop, pasture and aquaculture species, with a focus on integration of genomic information into breeding programs. The main focus of this presentation will be Professor Hayes’ research on improving genomic selection for heat tolerance. Following lunch on site at the University, the tour will continue on to Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane. Arrive in the lively Southbank precinct, where there will be a drop-off at your choice of designated hotels for the World Angus Forum.
NB: Accommodation for May 4th can be booked as part of your 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum booking. Alternatively, please feel free to make you own arrangements
This tour is coordinated by Quadrant Australia. Please note that this itinerary may be subject to change.
