Melbourne Royal
Alpaca Competition
The Alpacas were a highlight during the first weekend of the 2023 Showwith a celebration of exceptional alpaca breeds, showcasing the finest examples of both Suri and Huacaya alpacas in both the halter and fleece sections.
Two different breeds of alpacas: Suri and Huacaya
The Melbourne Royal Alpaca Competition is a platform to celebrate excellence, innovation and advancements in the alpaca industry. It showcases and benchmarks some of the best alpacas and alpaca fleece from around Australia and provides exhibitors with valuable networking opportunities and a dedicated event space. The competition is split into two major breed sections, Suri and Huacaya. Rather than the bright, crimpy fleece of the Huacaya, the Suri has a long hanging, dreadlock type lustrous fleece that hangs close to the body.
View snapshots from the 2023 Show
Explore these beautiful images showcasing the alpacas from the 2023 Alpaca Competition during the Show
Ambersun Alpacas took out the Supreme Champion title in the Huacaya breed
The 2023 Alpaca Competition drew alpaca enthusiasts, breeders, and judges from across the country. The results were nothing short of remarkable, with several alpacas standing out as supreme champions.
In the halter section, it was ultimately Ambersun Luminosa, a 1.5-year-old white female, owned by Adrienne Clarke of Ambersun Alpacas that took out the Supreme Champion title in the Huacaya breed. This female impressed the judge with its strong frame and fine fleece.
The 2023 Alpaca Competition drew alpaca enthusiasts, breeders, and judges from across the country. The results were nothing short of remarkable, with several alpacas standing out as supreme champions.
In the halter section, it was ultimately Ambersun Luminosa, a 1.5-year-old white female, owned by Adrienne Clarke of Ambersun Alpacas that took out the Supreme Champion title in the Huacaya breed. This female impressed the judge with its strong frame and fine fleece.