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Jondaryan Woolshed, Jondaryan
 
 
  Shearing display at Jondaryan Woolshed  
Queensland’s oldest operating woolshed, the Jondaryan Woolshed has undergone a $2 million refurbishment as part of the Queensland Heritage Trails Network, so that its 143-years history will be accessible for generations to come.

Built in 1859, this living tribute to the Darling Downs’ magnificent pastoral industry is the only significant remaining part of one of the earliest and largest pastoral enterprises on the Downs.

The QHTN funding has been used for essential structural stabilisation. The romantic character of the woolshed has been retained, and cutting edge technology educates the visitor about the woolshed’s special qualities, the development of the Jondaryan Station and the township itself.

The western wing has been upgraded as a flexible theatre space for various activities including shearing demonstrations, film viewing, education and dances.

The most magical part of the Jondaryan Woolshed experience is the wide open spaces and unspoiled natural environment. Step back to the beginnings of our pastoral era – watch sheep being shorn, sheep dogs at work, sample the freshly baked damper, take a ride on a horse-drawn cart or take a picnic to eat under the shady trees.

This amazing complex comprises historic buildings, including the timber slab woolshed, machinery, equipment and collections restored over the past quarter of a century.


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Attractions and Facilities
  • Tours
    Tours may include sheep shearing, blacksmithing, sheep dogs, working horses and other demonstrations.

  • Woolshed complex – new interactive displays guide visitors through various stages of wool processing, including wool pressing, baling, classing, rolling and sorting.

  • Machinery precinct – one of the largest collections of historic farming equipment in Australia, encompassing both tractors and implements and horse drawn wagon and implements.

  • The Tea and Damper – an open-air café where damper is freshly cooked in a camp oven over the coals of an open fire daily, and served with golden syrup.

  • Lagoon Creek Homestead - serves hearty country fare and during winter, meals are served in front of the open fire.

  • Original Shearers’ Quarters - accommodation is available in the quarters, plus bush camping and caravan sites are also available. Enjoy a group night in the Camp Kitchen complete with the rustic charm of sawdust floors, wood stoves and open fire. Tent accommodation is also available for groups.
  • The website is a great educational resource for schools. Visit the website


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Location
The Jondaryan Woolshed is located at 264 Evanslea Road, Jondaryan, 45km west of Toowoomba along the Warrego Highway. Turn off the highway at the Jondaryan Hotel and follow the signs 3km to the complex.


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Further Information
Ph: (07) 4692 2229
Fax: (07)4692 2220
Email: info@jondaryanwoolshed.com
Visit the website


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Operating Hours
Open daily from 9am to 4pm, except Good Friday and Christmas Day.


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Admission
Adults $12.50; children $6; pensioners/students $11; family $35. Group rates are available. Admission includes a guided tour or a self-guided tour booklet if tour times don’t suit your timetable.

 

 
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  Centenary of Federation - Queensland Heritage Trails Network is supported by the Commonwealth Federation Fund to commemorate Australia's Centenary of Federation in 2001. Queensland Government - Queensland Heritage Trails Network is an initiative of the Queensland Government working in partnership with regional communities throughout the State.

The Queensland Heritage Trails Network is a joint initiative of the Queensland Government and the Commonwealth Government - through the Federation Fund - to provide a lasting legacy to the Centenary of Federation.

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