Timbertown Heritage Theme Park - Wauchope
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Step back in time with a visit to Timbertown Wauchope, where you can ride the steam train, experience the bullocky display, observe the timber craftsmen at work and smell the coals of the blacksmith.
Set amongst 87 acres of natural forest, Timbertown is an entire village, re-created to demonstrate the struggles and achievements of Australia’s pioneers.
It is an authentic heritage township, where the steam train still runs, timber is still sawn and the bullock team still hauls its heavy load. You’ll smell the distinctive aroma from the steam engines, the smell of sawn timber and the lure of freshly baked bread and hot roast beef.
Timbertown is considered by many to be one of Australia’s finest heritage parks. Since opening in 1976, approximately 2,000,000 people have visited Timbertown from all parts of Australia and from around the world.
Why not come along and see for yourself - what makes Timbertown so special.
Dine at the Maul and Wedge Licensed Restaurant and Function Centre where old fashioned service still counts, or Lassiandra Tea-rooms where you can dine in a relaxed air conditioned old world atmosphere. Drop in to Wallaces Store, which sells a range of ice creams, handmade sweets and souvenirs, and visit Vickers Fudge Factory. Erwin Cellars at the Timbertown Winery offer wine tastings and sales of varietal and fortified wine, only available at Timbertown. Try their special white port which has been awarded a bronze medal.
Depending on your particular interests, Timbertown has many interesting things to see! At the Timbertown Heritage Steam Railway you can ride on one of the genuine steam trains. Go on a wagon or coach ride behind the majestic draught horses at the Livery Stables. Watch the blacksmiths at work creating art in steel, functional gifts and industrial work. Watch a Bullock Show which is on twice a day, or the cross cut sawing demonstration.
There are a range of historical displays, supplied by Friends of Timbertown.
At Timbertown Colonial Furniture and Antiques there is a range of handmade furniture, timber sales and other treasures. The Timbertown Heritage Art Gallery features the work of many local artists while Diamonz Quality Jewellers offers jewellery, giftware, watches and clocks. The Steam Sawmill is the only steam sawmill left in Australia.
Miniature railway rides run on the first and third Sundays of each month, and the paddle boats are fun for all ages. At the Earthcare Nursery you can view a large selection of rare and unusual plants, trees and shrubs.
Other displays, demonstrations and activities include steam engines, a heritage playground, whip cracking, farmyard patting pen, and pony and donkey rides.
For lovers of woodwork, visit the Hastings Woodworkers Guild where timber art is produced by master craftsmen, and the Timbertown Wood Turner turning wood into works of art.
Costs apply to some individual activities within the Park.