Timbertown
Reporter: Mel Symons
Mel’s taken a step back in time and she’s having a blast exploring the days of yesteryear.
Timbertown
Timbertown is more than a heritage village! With many retailers located within the park, Timbertown is the place for shopping... With unique wares and gifts - Timbertown has something for everyone!
Set amongst 87 acres of natural forest, Timbertown is an entire village, re-created to demonstrate the struggles and achievements of Australia’s pioneers. It's an authentic heritage township, where the steam train still runs, timber is still sawn and the bullock team still hauls its heavy load.
You can smell the distinctive aroma from the steam engines, the smell of sawn timber and the smell of home style cooked meals.
Timbertown is considered by many to be one of Australia's finest Heritage Parks. Since opening in 1976, approximately 2,000,000 people have visited Timbertown from all parts of Australia and from around the world.
So bring yourself and your family and see for yourself what it is that makes Timbertown so special.
Bullock Demonstration
Timbertown Bullocks, each with their distinctive personalities and carefully chosen names, are the only bullocks in Australia to do two demonstrations, 7 days a week.
The two Bullock Drivers, Craig Lockwood and Ned McKelvey at Timbertown show visitors how these fascinating animals pull their heavy load, hold whip cracking lessons,
demonstrate shingle splitting and cross cut sawing.
O'Leary - Slater Bullocks Glenmore Farm is proud of its association with Timbertown's famous pure Devon bullock team, and in conjunction with the Slater Bros. is excited to develop bullocks for Timbertown.
Bullock demonstrations are held daily at 11.30am and 2:30pm.
Blacksmith Demonstration
Get up close and see the blacksmith in action. There’s a Blacksmith demonstration every day at 10.45am and 1.30pm.
Paddle Boats
Set on the Lake you will find Wind in the Willows Boat Shed where you can hire canoes and paddleboats at reasonable prices. Good Fun for kids, big kids and even older kids. You’ll love it! Paddle Boats are available for hire from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Animal Patting Farmyard
Up close and personal experience with baby animals. Pat and feed them in the specially designed area. Alpacas, dogs, kittens, goslings, ducks, rabbits, pigs, chickens etc. You can also enjoy a ride on a pony or a donkey.
Not only a place for young children who delight in the pony ride but the young at heart can enjoy feeding the animals, watch the birds or relax in the gardens. This section of Timbertown is located right near the railway station.
With animals changing all the time and new cages added, revisits are a must. The Animal Patting Farmyard is open from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Horse & Carriage Rides
Tour around Timbertown the easy way, in an authentic carriage - imagine how things were before cars, just horse drawn vehicles!
The horse drawn wagon tour takes you through the Blackbutt Forest (part of Timbertown that many visitors miss!). The tour lasts approximately 15 minutes.
Heritage Steam Railway
Timbertown's Heritage Steam Railway operates daily at 10.30am and then every ½ hour until 3:30pm. The steam railway takes 65 people and takes 15 minutes to loop around the track. Step back in time and enjoy a moment of history.
Miniature Railway
There is no rail journey quite like it as this small train carries its delighted passengers around its 5 & 7-1/4 gauge track.
Enjoy the steam in your face and the wind in your hair. A great experience and it’s only $2 per ride! The miniature railway runs on the 1st and 3rd Sunday or the month and selected days through the school holidays (enclosed footwear must be worn).
Woodturner
Cocko the Cockatoo holds fort on the balcony of this well established Timbertown retailer. Inside Bernie the wood turner is a master of his trade. Watch as he chops wood and then turns it into a masterpiece.
Choose from the extensive collection of lovingly crafted timber goods, large and small.
Vickers Fudge (Factory + Shop)
The Vickers Fudge factory consists of state of the art manufacturing equipment and factory facility. Watch the fudge as it’s being made … there’s viewing windows just for that purpose!
There is also a shop at Vickers Fudge so you can stock up on your favourite flavours and try a few new ones!
Vickers Fudge is made using traditional recipes which have stood the test of time. Tempt your taste buds and stop in at Vickers Fudge – open daily from 9.30am to 3:30pm.
Timbertown Winery Erwin Cellars
Timbertown Winery is a perfect spot for the big kids to stop in, have a breather and enjoy a fine drop. The Timbertown Winery has a unique range of wines and fortified wines.
Housed in a spacious structure in the centre of Timbertown this specialist winery combines contemporary wines and retailing with an appealing rustic style that draws visitors for the atmosphere, the wines, and regional products.
Timbertown Wines and fortifieds are part of the Bago Vineyard brand. Bago Vineyard is located in the Hastings River region on the mid-north coast of NSW.
The Timbertown Winery is open daily from 9.30am to 3:30pm.
Maul & Wedge Restaurant
The Maul & Wedge Restaurant is a rustic licensed restaurant situated in Timbertown.
Open 7 days for casual dining, this is a unique venue thanks to the Australian colonial theme. In winter the open fire creates a wonderful warm ambiance that sets the tone for the whole night. The famous lunch menu consists of traditional Aussie meals.
Ghostly Trails – new nighttime experience at Timbertown
A new nighttime activity has hit the Mid North Coast – something that has not been tried before.
Take yourself back two hundred years, huddle in close, as the ghostly guide will re-enact scary stories of yesteryear. A walking journey in the darkness of night through Timbertown. This is an evening of spooky entertainment – parental guidance recommended (PG rating).
A theatre experience with a difference – re-live different haunting tales of Timbertown every month. The Ghostly Trails are on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights in January, April and July. Ghostly Trails start from the Maul & Wedge Restaurant at 8:30pm (approx 1.5 hours). Call (02) 6586 1940 to make a booking or visit www.timbertown.com.au for more information. Adults $15, Children $10 (Ghostly Trails only).
The Enchanted Forest – new this school holidays at Timbertown
Have you met the secret Storyteller?
She is the forest Elf Queen who lives in the shady woods, at the edge of the village of Timbertown. Come and take a journey into the secret Enchanted Forest this holiday season and meet the eccentric Elf Queen Ms Keeper.
An exciting 12 days showing the lovely & nutty Elf storyteller will emerge from the forest, and take the children into the magical world of imagination. This is a fun, interactive and enjoyable theatre show for children about "finding friendship in the most unusual and unexpected way".
Come and participate in “Theatre with a difference” only at Timbertown.
Further details or bookings phone (02) 6586 1940
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More Information Timbertown Oxley Highway, Wauchope It’s open every day from 9:30am and entry is just $5 for the adults and $3 for the kids. |
Prices correct as at 22/12/07