Join us for the Post Tour
At the conclusion of the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum, delegates are invited to join us in ‘Outback Australia’ as we head in to central and western Queensland to see Angus and Angus influenced cattle in the state’s varied environments.
Cost: AUD $6,000 gst included
DAY 1 – Friday 9th May
Includes: Accommodation (Longreach Qld) & Dinner
In the morning you will be collected by coach from your chosen designated hotel for the World Angus Forum, to join the Post Tour. Meet your Quadrant Australia Tour Manager who will be with you for the duration of the tour. Transfer to Brisbane Domestic Airport for your flight to Longreach, located in the heart of Queensland’s Outback. (QF2544 – Departure is 11:10 – arriving 14:10 – operated by QantasLink). On arrival, meet your coach and transfer to the Qantas Founders Outback Museum for a guided tour. The museum was built to commemorate the work of the early aviators in western Queensland. Transfer to your accommodation and check in for a 2-night stay.
DAY 2 – Saturday 10th May
Includes: Accommodation (Longreach Qld), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning you will attend AAM’s feature Angus x Indicus Sale at their new ring yards in Longreach. The auction will be conducted by agents, Elders Limited. After lunch, spend some time at the Stockman’s Hall of Fame, established as a tribute to the early explorers and stockmen of Australia. The Centre also shows the history of European settlement in rural Australia and the five themed galleries celebrate the stories of Indigenous Australians, Pastoralists and Explorers. Longreach is situated on the Thomson River and this afternoon you will depart on a leisurely river cruise. Upon returning to land, there will be entertainment and dinner.
DAY 3 – Sunday 11th May
Includes: Accommodation (Barcaldine Qld), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Depart Longreach and travel to Isis Downs Station – owned by Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC). The station was purchased in 1987 and the subsequent acquisition of 9 surrounding properties has created a 246,057ha aggregation capable of running 21,000 cattle in favourable seasons. The herd consists of up to 6,000 breeders – Charolais Brahman cross females crossed with Angus bulls producing cattle for the local trade and feedlot markets. The balance of the stock are heifers and steers being finished for sale to feedlots or meatworks, depending on the season. After lunch with your hosts, travel on to the town of Barcaldine, where there will be an overnight stay.
DAY 4 – Monday 12th May
Includes: Accomodation (Roma Qld), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early departure from Barcaldine to continue the journey northeast of Alpha, where you will be hosted by representatives of Appleton Cattle Company at their Islay Plains Station. Appleton Cattle Company is one of the world’s largest privately owned organic beef producers and operates across over 2.2 million hectares of fully certified organic land throughout Queensland. The Company’s mission is continued growth and expansion across land, herds, and production, driven by a strong focus on people, properties, and product. This is reinforced with a passion to constantly enhance productivity through herd genetics and quality and land improvements, whilst continually targeting marketing opportunities. Lunch will be at the Station with your hosts. Late evening arrival into Roma. Check into your accommodation for a 1-night stay
DAY 5 – Tuesday 13th May
Includes: Accomodation (Dalby Qld), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The Roma Saleyards is the largest cattle selling complex in Australia; and today is sale day. Many cattle producers in Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory choose to sell their cattle at these saleyards and they are known for their record breaking sales. There will be a guided tour of the complex and also the chance to meet with a local livestock agent to receive an insight into the selling process, sourcing cattle and other topics of interest. Roma has an important history in oil and gas exploration, and you will have the opportunity to hear all about it on guided tour at The Big Rig. Later in the day, continue east to Dalby where there will be an overnight stay.
DAY 6 – Wednesday 14th May
Includes: Accomodation (Toowoomba Qld), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Dalby is located in the heart of the fertile Darling Downs region, which has become known as the cattle feedlot hub of Australia. You will visit Stockyard Beef’s Kerwee Feedlot, which is renowned for their high quality grain fed beef. The Kerwee property is 1,280 ha and includes not only their feedlot, but also breeding, grazing and grain farming operations. The Feedlot specialises in producing high quality Angus and Wagyu beef. At any one time, they have up to 20,200 cattle on feed.
Next will be a guided tour of the historical Jondaryan Woolshed – one of Australia’s oldest and largest woolsheds. This fertile Darling Downs region is also renowned for its cropping, so you will spend some time at a family owned and operated cotton farm to learn about this very important Australian fibre crop. Afternoon arrival into Toowoomba. This evening, dinner and wine tasting will be presented by Scott Wright – CEO Angus Australia at The Plate Restaurant.
DAY 7 – Thursday 15th May
Includes: Accomodation (Brisbane Qld), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Before departing Toowoomba, spend some time at The Paddock Butchery to see and also learn about the most popular beef cuts from a butcher. You will also have the chance to visit the iconic RM Williams store. On arrival in Brisbane, partake in a guided tour and tasting at Queensland’s very popular XXXX Brewery. Check into your centrally located hotel in Brisbane city, for the final night of the tour. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening, offering the chance to taste some of Stockyard Beef’s renowned grainfed product.
DAY 8 – Friday 16th May
Includes: Breakfast
After breakfast in the hotel, the post tour ends. Make your own way to the Brisbane Airport for homeward flight or onward travel arrangements.
If you are looking to extend your stay in Australia and looking to catch up with other Angus breeders, check out some options here.
Tour coordinated by Quadrant Australia. Please note that this itinerary may be subject to change.
