About Timbertown
Set amongst 87 acres of natural forest, Timbertown is West of Wauchope,
in New South Wales, Australia. Timbertown is an entire village,
re-created to demonstrate the struggles & achievements of our
pioneers. It's an authentic 1880’s heritage township, where
the steam train still runs, timber is still sawn & the bullock
team still hauls it's heavy load. You'll smell the distinctive aroma
from the steam engines, the smell of sawn green timber & home
cooked meals. It won’t take long & you’ll be lost
in our past.
Where is Timbertown?
Timbertown is located along the Oxley Highway, West of Wauchope
(pronounced as war-hope!) on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales,
Australia. 20 minutes drive inland from Port Macquarie & only
10kms off the Pacific Highway. Accessible from the Pacific Highway
either travelling North from Sydney, South from Brisbane, or East
along the Oxley Highway from Walcha.
Things to see and do
- Pony Rides
- Blacksmith
- Art Gallery
- Wood Turning
- Whip Cracking
- Animal Nursery
- Bullocky Displays
- Bush Walking Trails
- Paddle Boats
- Earthcare Nursery
- Maul & Wedge Licensed Restaurant
- Old Time Machinery
- Colonial & Bush Furniture
- Chocolate/Lolly Factory
- Chocolate/Lolly Making Demonstrations
- Lasiandra Tea Rooms
- Wine Tasting & Sales
- Hastings Woodworkers Guild
- Jewellery
- Miniature Railway
- Wagon Rides behind draught horses
- Bullock Dispaly
Heritage Steam Railway
There is a heritage listed narrow gauge steam
railway operating 7 days a week from 11am – 2pm. The Timbertown
Heritage Railway is a non-profit organisation with all funds going
towards the operation & preservation of the Timbertown Railway.
Heritage Park
Timbertown is considered by many to be one of Australia's finest
Heritage Parks. Opened 1976, approximately 100,000 people visit
Timbertown from all parts of Australia & from around the world
each year. Why not come along & see for yourself.
A Great Place
Take the kids, grand kids, family & friends. Just the place
to have an educational yet relaxing escape. Enjoy travelling through
native Blackbutt forests and riding the steam train over the 130
metre trestle bridge which is the largest of its kind in Australia.
The train will most likely be either a 1923 John Fowler Steam Tank
Engine or a 1957 Hudswell-Clarke Steam Locomotive.
School and Group packages
Timbertown allows school groups & children the opportunity to
experience this unique interactive classroom, covering the history
of Australia’s pioneers & their way of life.
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