National Alpaca Week
2-10 May 2026
Gumnut Valley Alpacas celebrates National Alpaca Week by hosting a range of activities for people to experience and connect with these magical creatures. Whether you’re young, old or somewhere in between, whether you enjoy craft or fitness, looking to get alpacas, or just want to get up close and personal with them, we’ve got you covered!
2 May – Paint and Sip with Alpacas
Start time 12.00 End time 16.00 $85pp Bookings essential
Paint and Sip in the paddock surrounded by our friendly, inquisitive alpacas. Create your own stunning artwork with all paint supplies, instructions and support provided by Di & Bruce from Paint Sip and Giggle.
Enjoy a mini farm tour in the break to meet our adorable donkeys and cheeky dwarf goats, and browse our farm shop for giftware. A group photo will be taken at the conclusion of the session, before hand feeding the alpacas their favourite grain mix! Bottled water, light snacks and animal feed is included in the price, however alcohol and cold beverages are BYO.
3 May – Introduction to Alpacas Workshop
Start time 9.00 End time 11.30 $55pp Bookings essential
Our Introduction to Alpacas workshop is designed for people considering keeping alpacas. It
Morning tea is provided and participants will have an opportunity to meet some of our alpacas for sale. Workshop fees will be reimbursed for anyone purchasing alpacas within 2 months of the date of the workshop.
4 May – Meet and Feed the Alpacas for NDIS participants
Start time 10.00 End time 12.00 $15pp No booking required
NDIS participants are welcome to drop in to meet some of our very friendly and inquisitive alpacas, and hand feed them their favourite grains. No need to book, just arrive between 10am – 12 pm. The cost of $15 per participant is for entry into the alpaca paddock with a free cup of grains. Support workers can enter free of charge with their participants , with additional cups of grains available for $3. Free parking and toilet facilities available on farm.
5 May – Yoga with Alpacas
Start time 13.00 End time 14.00 $30pp Bookings essential
Ease yourself into a special Hatha Yoga class guided by Simmone from Simshakti Yoga at Gumnut Valley Alpacas. Surrounded by our friendly, inquisitive alpacas, enjoy a 45 min yoga class, followed by a 15 min alpaca feeding session for total relaxation and pure bliss!
6 May – Drop Spindling Workshop
Start time 10.00 End time 12.00 $80pp Bookings essential
In this fun workshop, Textile & Fibre Artist Rebecca Muscat from Three Muscats Fibre Farm will teach the basics of spinning using a drop spindle, and show a variety of natural fibres suitable for spinning. All materials are included and you get your own take home drop spindle kit including 100gr of natural fibre. Morning tea will be provided.
6 May – Fragrant Felt Workshop
Start time 12.45 End time 14.45 $80pp Bookings essential
A relaxing and creative workshop led by Australian textile and fibre artist, Rebecca Muscat of Three Muscats Fibre Farm. Roll, felt and shape natural alpaca and merino sheep fleece into beautiful soft felted spheres. Craft your own fragrance diffuser, adding essential oil and a pair of felted earrings with high quality stainless steel fittings. Afternoon tea will be provided.
7 May – Knit and Crochet with Alpacas
Start time 10.00 End time 12.00 $20pp Bookings essential
Join our amazing farm volunteers Kerry and Jodie in a fun and friendly knitting and crochet session surrounded by our friendly, inquisitive alpacas. Bring your knitting or crochet project and enjoy watching the animals graze peacefully around you whilst
8 May
10.00 – 12.00 Alpaca Encounters for Homeschooled Kids
9 May
1.00 – 3.00 Meet & Feed the Alpacas
10 May
10.00 – 11.30 Mothers Day Grazing with Alpacas
1.00 – 2.30 Mothers Day Grazing with Alpacas
Please contact us for more information. To make a booking, please select the icon corresponding with your chosen activity on the activities and services page.
