Training, conference and research

 
 

Training and education facilities

We are one of the largest training facilities in the Avon Valley. Our versatility and scale complimented by our contemporary, highly equipped learning spaces make us an attractive venue for delivering training and education programs.

As Western Australia's skills hub of modern agriculture we also have access to the latest innovation in agricultural technology, processes and equipment.

Key features

  • three fully equipped modern lecture theatres (seating 45, 110 and 145 people)
  • four classrooms (seating 15–35 people)
  • two computer labs (20 computers)
  • Muresk Hall with stage (seats up to 350 people in theatre style)
  • two scientific laboratories for plant, soil and animal science
  • machinery sheds
  • six stand shearing shed
  • cattle and sheep yards
  • 898 hectares of research and farming land

Contact us to discuss your custom requirements and we can tailor a package to suit your needs.

  
        

Conference and corporate event facilities

Located in the heart of the Avon Valley just over an hour’s drive from Perth, Muresk Institute is the ideal environment for groups wanting a neutral change of scenery.

Get your team off site to stimulate new ideas, reduce the daily distractions and promote a new sense of focus.

Our refurbished conference centre is one of the largest in the Avon Valley. The centre boasts state of the art audio visual technology, wireless internet, interactive eBoards in the main conference room and accompanying break out rooms.

Key features

  • conference centre (seats up to 300 people theatre style)
  • two breakout rooms (seats up to 25 theatre style)
  • three fully equipped modern lecture theatres (seating 45, 110 and 145 people)
  • Muresk Hall with stage (seats up to 350 people in theatre style)
  • Business centre (computers and a printer)

Contact us to discuss your custom requirements and we can tailor a package to suit your needs.

View our Conference and accommodation flyer.

Research facilities

We are a very unique facility in that we offer a location for organisations looking to enhance their research capabilities. Both our farming land and scientific laboratories are available for use.

Over the years our land has been utilised for:

  • Merino Sire evaluation programs;
  • animal nutrition trials;
  • soil management trials;
  • herbicide and foliar disease diagnostics;
  • fertiliser trials;
  • stubble management trials;
  • national variety trials; and
  • rotation trials.

Key features

  • two scientific laboratories for plant, soil and animal science
  • 898 hectares of research and farming land

Contact us to see how we can support you in your research ventures.

        
        

accommodation

Hosting your event and accommodating your guests on site takes the stress out of parking and transit, leaving more time for business, training or simply enjoying what we have to offer.

Short or long term accommodation is available.
See the accommodation page or download our Conference and accommodation flyer.

Catering

We have full catering service (available upon prior request) with a commercial kitchen and large dining hall.
 

dining areas

Our Dempster Homestead houses a gracious federation style dining room with polished floors and antique furniture. Three dining areas are available within the homestead accommodating 10 to 110 people.

Contact us to discuss your custom requirements and we can tailor a package to suit your needs.

        
                

sport and recreation facilities

We have a wide range of sport and recreational facilities available on site, see what we have to offer here.