We’ve dealt with lots of people and businesses over the years and collected many contacts that we find useful for ourselves, our customers and our friends. We hope you find them useful too.
Alpaca Magic
- Alpaca Magic
- Fibre Magic – Distributor of Roberta Spinning Wheels
- Alpaca Magic on Facebook
- Ertoel Wheels – Technical information about Electronic Spinners and Carding Machines
- Llamas, llamas, llamas at Alpaca Magic – YouTube
Shearers
- Contact Glynda direct on 62303311 for shearer details
Farriers & Toenail Trimmers
- Billy Finn Equine & Exotic Animal Farrier (Donkeys, Llamas & Alpacas) – Ph 0467 672 046
- Peter Jones (Farrier) – Ph. 0409 710 423
- Cut Above Secateurs – either 4357A or 4358A & sharpener MultiV
Fibre Processing
- Alpaca Magic Workshops
- Alpaca Fibre Processing – Tanya & Jim Boston – Ph. 0417 497 940
- Boston Fine Fibres Southern Tablelands NSW – Ph. 0417 497 940
Animal Handling Services (also see shearing page)
- Certified Horse Dentist (does llamas and alpacas too) – Lucy O’Shaughnessy (ACT & Southern NSW) – Ph. 0407 237 909
- Animal Physio – Louise Steinman – Ph. 0410 956 417
- Bowen Therapy for animals
Livestock Transport
- Tim Cooper – Ph. 0428 731 004
- Alternately you could try Yellow Pages for “Horse Transporters”
Llama/Alpaca-Themed Gift Ideas
- My Llama Drama Picture Book by Lisa Kalma
- We have: mugs, hats, placemats, etc for sale
Animal Societies & Contacts
- Donkey All Breeds Society of Australia
- Donkey Society of N.S.W.
- Llama Association of Australia
- Australian Alpaca Association
- Golden Ridge Animal Farm – Family-friendly farm in Sydney
Accommodation
- AirBNB
- Youth Hostels Australia – Cheap accommodation
- Dickson Backpackers
- Gundaroo Colonial Inn
- Capital Country Tourist Village – Ph 02 6230 3433
- Rydges Eagle Hawk
- Ibis Budget Canberra – Formerly Hotel Formule 1 Canberra
- Queanbeyan Visitors Information Centre – Ask for accommodation close to Sutton Road
Our Caterers
- Our breakfasts are provided by: The Merchants Feast Ph. 0452 633 278