The next Australian Wagyu Association (AWA) WagyuEdge Conference is due to take place in the city of Cairns Weds 10th - Fri 12th April 2024. This in itself promises to be a tremendous stand-alone event with keynote speakers, a Wagyu Elite genetics sale as well as the Branded Beef awards ceremony. The AWA has put together a wrap-around tour for a group of up to 30 international Wagyu enthusiasts starting 2nd April in Sydney and finishing 18th April in Brisbane with the WagyuEdge Conference in the middle. Please note, Easter Sunday and Monday are 31st March and 1st April 2024. The provisional itinerary is as follows and includes visits to farms, retailers, processors and feedlots as well as some days thrown in for sightseeing. The cost is AU$12,500 per person based on double or twin occupancy and includes hotels, meals and all domestic Australian travel. International flights are not included. Click HERE to book. Please note, bookings close 2 February 2024 and places are limited!
In 2023 the Wagyu Edge Elite Sale was held on board this vessel
PROVISIONAL ITINERARY
Tuesday, 2 April 2024 - All visitors arrive in Sydney NSW - Dinner at 6-Head restaurant at Opera House and Harbour Bridge
Wednesday, 3 April 2024 - Fly to Armidale in the AM, have lunch on the road and visit Trent Bridge Wagyu PM in Aberfoyle NSW
Thursday, 4 April 2024 - Drive to Rangers Valley Feedlot, Glen Innes NSW, return to Armidale, dinner at Tatts
Friday, 5 April 2024 - Fly to Sydney, free day in Sydney
Saturday, 6 April 2024 - Fly to Mt Gambier. Visit Mayura Station, Millicent SA. Dinner at the Tasting Room
Sunday, 7 April 2024 - Drive to Dimboola Feedlot, Dimboola VIC for a visit
Monday, 8 April 2024 - Visit GK O'Connors Processors, Packenham VIC in the morning, free time in Melbourne
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 - Fly Melbourne to Cairns early - free rest of day in Cairns
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 - AWA Conference in Cairns
Thursday, 11 April 2024 - AWA Conference in Cairns
Friday, 12 April 2024 - AWA Conference in Cairns
Saturday, 13 April 2024 - Fly to Rockhampton and visit Bar H Wagyu, Comet QLD
Sunday, 14 April 2024 - Drive to Emerald and visit Marathon Wagyu, Emerald QLD
Monday, 15 April 2024 - Drive to Roma and visit ACC (Australian Country Choice)
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 - Drive to Lillyvale and stay at Miles. Visit Lillyvale Feedlot/Arubial Wagyu, Condamine QLD
Wednesday, 17 April 2024 - Drive to Macquarie Wagyu, Leyburn QLD and stay at Toowoomba
Thursday, 18 April 2024 - Drive to Brisbane and finish at Brisbane Airport or Hotel
Branded Beef Awards Dinner at the 2023 WagyuEdge Conference
Registrations are now open and spots are limited. Please note, this tour is for international AuWA members only.
What’s Included?
All meals for the duration of the tour
All domestic Australian travel
WagyuEdge24 Full Conference Registration
What’s Not Included?
International airfares to and from Australia (delegates are required to be in Sydney NSW for the start of the tour)
Pricing Information
Twin Share: $12,500 AUD incl. tax and fees
Single: $13,500 AUD incl. tax and fees
Deposit: $3,000 AUD (deposit required to confirm place on tour)
Bookings Close: 2 February 2024
Full Payments Due: 1 March 2024
Tour Dates: 2 April 2024 to 18 April 2024
Please note, this tour is available for International Australian Wagyu Association Members ONLY
For those making a longer trip out to Oz, you might like to bear in mind that Beef 2024 Australia takes place in Rockhampton May 5-11.