Situated just north of Gympie, approximately two hours drive north of Brisbane, Woodworks the Forestry and Timber Museum, is a living historical museum focused on the timber and forestry industries from their colonial beginnings up to the 1950`s.
The Museum provides a fascinating insight into the role of forestry and timber in Queensland`s and Gympie region`s colonial beginnings through a significant collection including pioneering handtools, timber samples, timber getting and forestry equipment and associated transport.
Features include: • large selection of pioneering handtools used in timber getting and saw milling • 619 year old Kauri Pine disc section • bullock wagons • blacksmith shop • replica timber getter`s hut • a replica of a 1860s steam driven bush sawmill • 1925 Republic truck.
Upcoming Events and Calendar
Demonstrations of this equipment are held from time to time, Calendar of Events and by arrangments for tour groups.
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The Museum grounds have many shady trees as well as picnic tables and a shelter shed (built in the true period style with shingle roof) which provide a relaxing place for a picnic lunch.
Visit the Museum`s timber craft shop to find locally made wood crafted items and other unique souveniers for that special gift with a difference.
Contacts
Woodworks Forestry & Timber Museum corner Fraser Rd and Bruce Hwy, Gympie Qld 4570 Phone 07 5483 7691 Fax 07 5482 1773 info@woodworksmuseum.com.au
