Central Australia Pastoral Bus Tour

Are you keen to explore the research, innovation, deep knowledge and practical solutions shaping Central Australia while building meaningful networks and gaining inspiration to bring back to your property and community? 

If you answered yes, then we want you aboard the Central Australia Pastoral Bus Tour.  

Beginning in Coober Pedy and heading north, the tour will visit livestock production businesses in Central Australia and meet with like-minded people involved in a range of projects and programs to manage grazing country in a highly variable climatic zone.

Learning from experienced pastoralists, you will see first-hand how pastoral enterprises are implementing innovative technology and adding value to existing production systems. You will observe how family-run businesses navigate management challenges like climatic variability and succession.

The tour group will attend the Old Man Plains research Station Field Day where you will hear from researchers who have been involved with the long-term studies on cattle production including breeding efficiencies and sustainable grazing management and a chance to network with NT Pastoralists.

When: 25 October to 1 November 2026

Where: Meeting at Coober Pedy and travelling to Alice Springs and back. Pick up stops can be organised.

Cost: $200 for a tour valued at $4500. Attendees will also need to cover some evening meals and any travel and accommodation pre and post bus tour. Cancellations less than one month prior to the tour will forgo the co-contribution.

Apply at https://landscape.smartygrants.com.au/2026NTbustour