As Western Australia's skills hub of modern agriculture we offer the latest innovation in agricultural technology, processes and equipment and WA's most versatile education, training, conference and event space.

Muresk is one of WA's largest agriculture and agribusiness training facilities . Our versatility and scale,  complemented by contemporary and highly equipped spaces, make us an attractive venue for delivering training and education programs. 

As a working farm in the Avon Valley, Muresk is a unique and attractive venue for delivering training and education programs and hosting events.  

Contact us to find out why Muresk is the best choice for your training programs and events. 

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Training

In addition to the hands on training that can be delivered on our 898 hectare working farm with access to machinery, livestock, yards and open areas; we also have formal training facilities available to suit a range of requirements including:

  • three fully equipped modern lecture theatres, with seating for 45, 110 or 145 people;
  • six traditional classroom style rooms seating 15–35 people;
  • four computer labs, each with 20 places;
  • two laboratory style rooms for research; specialist training; and plant, soil and animal science;
  • flexible layout rooms for training or activities;
  • outdoor settings for breakout and small groupwork; and
  • a theatre style hall with stage, seating up to 350 people.

Events, conferences, lectures, forums and presentations

Looking for somewhere different? Need to get your team off site to stimulate new ideas, reduce the daily distractions and promote a new sense of focus? Want to hold a lecture, or showcase your industry or products? 

We have a range of indoor and outdoor facilities for small and large formal or casual events. These facilities have been used previously for team building sessions, lectures, showcasing industry products or general events. Our refurbished conference centre offers a large auditorium and two large lecture theatres boasting state-of-the-art audio visual technology, wireless internet, interactive eBoards and accompanying break out rooms. A business centre with computers and printer is also available, and the main rooms are equipped with a lectern and microphone.

We also host school visits and career days.

Facility Floor area
(m2)
Seating
capacity
Auditorium 150 141
Lecture theatre 1 154 110
Lecture theatre 2 81 45
Muresk Hall
theatre style)
238
(+ 25m2 stage)
280

Whether you're holding a big industry event, delivering a lecture, or presenting to a large group, contact us to talk about how our facilities can accommodate your requirements. 

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Dempster Homestead

The Dempster Homestead houses a gracious federation style dining room full of country charm, with polished floors and antique furniture and a beautiful outlook across the property.

Three separate dining areas are available within the homestead, accommodating up to 110 people. 

  Floor area (m2) Seating capacity
Homestead 173 110
Emily dining room 28 16

The pavilion

Overlooking the football oval and the rolling hills beyond, the Pavilion is an ideal space for a variety of events from sports and competitions through to industry and product showcases.

The pavilion features two function areas, a shady verandah, kitchen and outdoor terraced seating.

  Floor area (m2) Seating capacity
Lounge area 105 40
Legends room 27 16

Research facilities

We are a unique facility in that we offer a location for organisations looking to enhance their research capabilities. Our farming land is available for research use.

Over the years, our land has been utilised for Merino Breeder’s Sire Evaluation Program; animal nutrition and sensor trials; soil management trials; herbicide and foliar disease diagnostics; fertiliser trials; stubble management trials; national variety trials;  crop rotation trials; and much more.

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Catering

Muresk offers a full catering service, with commercial kitchen facilities. Whether you're looking for a formal sit-down dinner for your celebrations, nibbles for a networking day or sundowner, barbecue and salads, buffet style casual dining or even just tea, coffee and snacks. 

Packages can be tailored to suit any occasion.

Accommodation

We have a range of accommodation options available. Please visit our Accommodation page for details about staying at Muresk.

Accommodation at Muresk

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Find out more about our facilities

Located in WA's Avon Valley — Muresk is 16 minutes from Northam, one hour from Midland, and 1.5 hours from the Perth CBD.

If you would like to talk about our training facilities, or holding your next conference or event at Muresk, please phone us directly or send an enquiry using this form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
 

Phone 1300 994 031
 

Muresk Institute, WA's hub for modern agriculture skills.