Dairy, Australia
"field to fork"
Exploring the Australian dairy value chain from production to processing. From pristine pastures to advanced processing facilities, with the people building it.
9 nights / 10 days
Why Australia
Australia stands as the world's third largest dairy exporter, powering a $4 billion industry that forms a cornerstone of the country's agricultural sector. Renowned for advanced, efficient farming methods, Australia offers dairy professionals a diverse experience. From boutique artisanal operations to impressive large-scale dairies.
The industry produces high-quality milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter, with 50% of production exported worldwide. Particularly to Asian markets. And an international reputation for cleanliness and quality. Victorian dairies in particular have established themselves as leaders in the international export market, setting benchmarks for production efficiency and product excellence.
What makes it special
Australian farms prioritise animal welfare with advanced monitoring systems and comfortable housing designs that maximise both cow comfort and milk quality.
Small-scale organic dairies showcase rare breeds and eco-friendly methods that balance tradition with sustainability.
A fascinating blend of traditional techniques alongside cutting-edge technology and production systems, all on display.
Regional variety
Dairy heartlands across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Gippsland. Each with unique climate and terrain influences on farming practice.
Seasonal production systems focused on export sit alongside year-round operations serving the domestic market. Two ways to run a dairy, side by side.
Intimate family-run operations and sophisticated corporate farms with contrasting management approaches and scale.
What Tibro brings
The routing
Day by day
Sydney
Depart India with Tibro's experienced tour manager. Arrive at Sydney International, transfer to your hotel, and ease into Australia with a guided city orientation followed by an Indian dinner.
Sydney
A full day with Sydney's icons. The Opera House and Harbour Bridge in the morning, the historic SCG and shopping in the afternoon, group dinner in the evening.
Canberra
Visit a large-scale dairy farm in Western Sydney to tour milking and automated systems and discuss herd management. Travel to Canberra in the afternoon for a session with a National Agricultural Organisation on regulations and biosecurity.
Wagga Wagga
Tour a regional processor specialising in fresh milk, feta, haloumi, yoghurt, and sour cream. In the afternoon, visit a Wagga Wagga dairy farm with a Dairy Australia Board member focused on genetics, reproduction, and nutrition. Travel to Leeton in the evening to view irrigation systems.
Shepparton
Cross into Victoria. Australia's premier dairy state, producing 65% of the country's milk. Visit an irrigated cropping site in the morning and a UHT milk and nutritionals plant in the afternoon.
Shepparton
Visit the University of Melbourne's Dookie Research Facility to learn about genetics, breeding programmes, and climate adaptation. See a robotic dairy in operation. Tour a specialised feeds manufacturer.
Shepparton
Examine advanced grazing, drought-resistant varieties, and carbon sequestration at the Sustainable Pastures Research Station. Visit an award-winning circular-economy dairy converting waste into profit, and a farm exhibiting on-farm value-adding.
Melbourne
Travel to Melbourne. Australia's cultural capital. Lunch at an Indian restaurant, hotel check-in, then an orientation tour of Melbourne's laneways, historic architecture, and vibrant districts.
Melbourne
A full-day excursion along Australia's most scenic coastal drive. Dramatic cliffs, the Twelve Apostles, the Loch Ard Gorge, and the Great Otway National Park rainforest.
Melbourne
Final breakfast, hotel check-out, airport transfer, and the flight home. Carrying new knowledge, connections, and memories.
Tour inclusions
Comfortable rooms in well-located hotels.
All transfers by AC coach with professional English-speaking drivers.
All visits, sightseeing, and experiences as listed in the itinerary (subject to availability on requested dates).
All meals. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at local or Indian restaurants.
Single-entry Australia visitor visa and overseas travel mediclaim.
Services of an experienced Tibro tour manager throughout.
Complete support and guidance before the travel date.
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