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

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 BYO alcohol and cold beverages.
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3 May – Introduction to Alpacas Workshop
9.00 – 11.30      Introduction to Alpacas Workshop

4 May
10.00 – 12.00    Meet & Feed the Alpacas for NDIS participants

5 May
1.00 – 2.00        Yoga with Alpacas

6 May
10.00 – 12.00    Drop Spindling Workshop
12.45 – 2.45      Fragrant Felt Workshop

7 May
10.00 – 12.00    Knit & Crochet with Alpacas

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.