Timbertown
Timbertown is a popular attraction, depicting the colonial era of a sawmiller's village in northern New South Wales. It is located on 39 hectares (87 acres) of coastal blackbutt (Eucalyptus pilularis) forest on the Oxley Highway at Wauchope in Australia.[1] Timbertown is an interactive museum which has enjoyed periodic success as a family-friendly tourist attraction. The Mayor of Timbertown is Marcel Rigmond.
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| Location | Wauchope |
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| Coordinates | 31.470357°S 152.713107°E |
| Opened | 11 December 1976 |
| Operating season | Year-round |
| Website | Official website |
| Status | Operating |
Timbertown was officially opened by the Governor of New South Wales, Sir Arthur Roden Cutler on 28 May 1977.
Attractions
The key attractions of Timbertown are the 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge[2] Timbertown Heritage Railway, with a steam train and a short circuit track within and around the village, and the Bullock team demonstrations.
There are also several businesses operating including a blacksmith, timber furniture, winery, and Wallaces Store with souvenirs and confectionery.
The Maul and Wedge serves meals in school holidays & public holidays and is available for hire for private functions.
Local artisans offer both local woodwork, artwork and craft items.
There are some interactive displays throughout the day featuring:
- Bullock team demonstrations
- Cross cut saw demonstrations
- Horse and carriage rides
- Steam train rides
- Miniature railway rides
- Blacksmithing demonstrations
- Panning for gold
- Seasonal-limited time Thomas The Tank Engine
Fun Facts
- In 2008 Timbertown won the Mid North Coast Tourism Award for Business Excellence.[3]
References
- "Wauchope, the Timbertown", Wauchope Chamber of Commerce, n.d.
- World Wide Listing of Two foot, 1' 11 1/2", 600 mm (60cm) & 610mm Railroads (from archive.org) - Australia
- Imag Monthly, February 2009, Imag Publications