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The History of Beef Australia

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Tour Overview

Welcome to the History of Beef Australia Tour.

Join us as we venture through the historical success stories that has made Beef Australia the world-class beef exposition it is today. Enjoy this tour from the comfort of your own home, or come and experience it in the Beef Capital of Australia (Rockhampton).

This tour will include details about:

  • The very first Beef Exposition - Beef88
  • Back by popular demand - The 'encore' expo that was Beef 91
  • Beef 94 – Beyond Challenge is Success
  • Beef 97 – Vision Creates Opportunity
  • Beef 2000 – Creating new Horizons
  • Beef 2003 - Sharing A Vision
  • Beef Australia 2006
  • Beef Australia 2009
  • Beef Australia 2012
  • Beef Australia 2015
  • Beef Australia 2018
  • Beef Australia 2021
  • Rockhampton - Home of the Beef Capital of Australia

Click on next to progress through each story and enjoy your historical Beef Australia experience!

From humble beginnings as a one-off beef exposition coinciding with the iconic World Expo 88, to one of the largest leading beef expositions in the world, Beef Australia has become a global sensation in the beef and cattle industry.

Showcasing all things beef, from property tours, cattle shows, judging, cooking demonstrations, seminars, symposiums and so much more, this tour will highlight the history of Beef Australia over the years and the exciting tropes, challenges and tribulations that made each expo epic and memorable.

Plus, discover what makes Rockhampton the Beef Capital of Australia from our iconic bull statues and mouth-watering steaks to full-bull rodeo action right in the heart of the city!

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  1. Welcome to the History of Beef Australia

  2. Beef88 – Working together for a better tomorrow (9 – 14 May, 1988)

  3. Beef91 – Pathways of Progress – 29 April (4 May, 1991)

  4. Beef94 – Beyond Challenge is Success (18 – 23 April, 1994)

  5. Beef97 – Vision Creates Opportunity (14 – 19 April, 1997)

  6. Beef 2000 – Creating new Horizons (9 – 16 April, 2000)

  7. Beef 2003 – Sharing a Vision – 26 April (4 May, 2003)

  8. Beef Australia 2006 (1 - 7 May, 2006)

  9. Beef Australia 2009 (4 - 9 May, 2009)

  10. Beef Australia 2012 (7 - 12 May, 2012)

  11. Beef Australia 2015 (4 – 9 May, 2015)

  12. Beef Australia 2018 (6 – 12 May, 2018)

  13. Beef Australia 2021 (2 – 8 May, 2021)

  14. Rockhampton – Home of the Beef Capital of Australia

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