Visit the Gympie Woodworks Museum & Interpretive Centre

Situated just north of Gympie, approximately two hours drive north of Brisbane, the Woodworks Museum & Interpretive Centre, is an historical museum focused on the timber and forestry industries from their colonial beginnings up to the 1950`s.

The Museum is in the process of being brought up to date by new management, which hopes to invigorate the facility by restructuring it into a comprehensive Interpretive Centre, able to disseminate Forestry and Timber information, highlighting the enormous role which this industry and ancillary industries contribute to this area.
The Museum provides a fascinating insight into the role of forestry and timber in Queensland and Gympie regions colonial beginnings through a significant collection; including pioneering handtools, timber samples, timber getting, 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 working replica of an 1860`s 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 arrangements for tour groups.

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We can accommodate tour groups, school expeditions and interested community groups. We have specialist School programs and can organize live displays as required.