The Central Coast and Hunter Region is one of the fourteen regions of the Australian Alpaca Association. Its southern most tip starts at the Hawkesbury River (just north of Sydney) and extends north following the line of the coast, through the Central Coast and Newcastle and up to just south of Coffs Harbour. Inland it stretches to include the New England towns of Armidale and Tamworth as well as the Hunter Valley (Map).

Just as we range over hills, valleys and plains, our members range from hobby farmers and lifestyle owners, to much larger studs with many alpaca roaming in the paddocks. However, we all share the common bond that is the alpaca, whether it be the Suri or Huacaya.

This region has earned its great reputation for outstanding breeding by the exhibiting and winning of many shows around the country. We are proud to say that we can boast Supreme Champions and Champions in both animal and fleece classes.

Our region is also the convener of three shows each year; New England (June), Mid North Coast Alpaca Show at Kendall (July)and The Spring Show (at Wyong Racecourse in August (this year)). We also run displays at Wool Expo (Armidale), Lasiandra Festival (Wauchope), Flora Fest (Central Coast), Newcastle, Kempsey, Macksville and Taree Shows and at the Tocal Field Days and an annual sale day; Alpacas on Parade (June).

The regional newsletter is the "Alpaca Hmmm...", which is published four times year. Advertising is discounted for regional members, but is welcomed from anywhere. The newsletter is also available by subscription to non members.  (contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Next Meeting

The next Regional Ordinary General Meeting and Annual General Meeting will be held on 4th July at Kendall Showgrounds. Kick off is at the conclusion of judging of the show. Documents are available on the Meetings page.

Members wishing to have issues discussed at the meeting should forward details of their agenda item, a corresponding motion, and background information no less than 22 days prior to the date of the OGM to the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Members with questions about financial matters should submit their questions in writing and will receive a response within 7 days of the OGM.

Announcements and Reminders

Website Updates

As the website gets updated independently of other regional publications, if you spot any mistakes, changes needed or out of date content please let This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it know. We're only human and mistakes do happen!

Advertising and Articles for the Next Alpaca Hmmm...

Articles (including births and other regional news) for the next issue (Spring Issue 23 2009) are to be in to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by the 4th September 2009.

Website News

This is the Central Coast and Hunter Region website. Please e-mail the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any problems you see (spelling, grammar, links, etc.), links you think we should have, articles, etc.

Website changes made prior to December 2008 can be found on the Website Changes page.