Ironbark Ridge Alpacas

28/01/2026

The coolest is first to the good grass. Going for a swim in the dam, keeps you cool on hot days.

16/01/2026

If in doubt, ask for the Thoroughbred’s dinner

16/01/2026

The easiest to look after at Ironbark Ridge…

29/09/2023

And another Shearing Year is done… Only 23 this time…
Always nice to get them sorted, and particularly in time for the heatwave that is inbound.

25/03/2023

It’s almost Showtime !!! Dropped off our entries today - just love Sydney Royal Easter Show!

09/08/2022

On the road again to Waratah Alpaca Fibre with another float load of alpaca fleece.

We’ve squeezed all we can into this run. We’ll be sure and post some photos soon of our “helpers”.

06/07/2022

One of our 6 month old baby alpacas was attacked and killed this morning (6/7/22) by at least one stray/wild dog. This was just off the end of Hilltop Road, Tennyson.
When we noticed he was missing we started searching and three of us spotted a white Malamute/Husky on our property, running from where we found the little bloke. He had been killed and partially eaten.
We have reported it to the Ranger.
However until the dog is found please be on the look out for your stock or your neighbour’s. For those in the immediate area, if anyone knows of an animal fitting this description please let us know [email protected] and the Ranger (via Hawkesbury Council 45604444).
Take care during this horrible weather.
Andrew and Fiona Maxwell
Ironbark Ridge Alpacas

13/06/2022

Always good to have help sorting fleeces...
Finished loading the float with fleece at 1130pm for its journey to Waratah Alpaca Fibre tomorrow.

24/09/2021

Well, this definitely is not an alpaca...
This is a Keg.

19/04/2021

Coming to Hawkesbury Show, and have some old clothes or yarn? Read on...

We are excited to have been notified today of our inclusion in the prestigious 2021 Archibull Program and we are seeking some community support for our students. Our students are focusing on Australian Fibre industries and we are asking for community members to donate their old, unwanted, cotton, linen and wool clothes etc. We will take old jeans and shirts, table clothes, balls of wool etc for inclusion in our art installation and community action project.
We will take donations at our stand at the Hawkesbury Show next to the cattle sheds, where we can be found with TAFE NSW Richmond and WSU. You can also contact us re our other drop
Hawkesbury Remakery

31/03/2021

Maeve is keeping an eye on our pumpkins - thanks Maeve