Australian Workers Heritage Centre
Australian Workers Heritage Centre
Australian Workers Heritage Centre
4.5
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
About
A cultural and heritage styled interpretive centre honouring our nation’s workers. • Journey through 14 buildings housing some 22 displays and exhibitions • Set on over 5.5 acres of landscaped gardens surrounding a bore fed billabong • Enjoy the convenience of our BBQ, picnic and children’s playground facilities • Multi-purpose main street entry with affordable retail destination committed to quality and stylish ranges including Australian gift lines.
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4.5
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Shannon
3 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Solo
Wonderful place to visit after being on the road for some time.
Beautiful shady grassed areas near water, perfect for a picnic and rest.
The exhibits will take you back in time, take in as many as you choose.. informative and well set out.
Beautiful shady grassed areas near water, perfect for a picnic and rest.
The exhibits will take you back in time, take in as many as you choose.. informative and well set out.
Written 19 July 2023
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Thank you Shannon for your informative review.
You have described our Centre beautifully and we hope to see you again on your travels.
Written 20 July 2023
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Rick M
7 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Couples
We tend to forget that the working conditions we now enjoy and take for granted we’re hard won over many years by men and women who organised themselves into unions and negotiated with employers for fair pay and conditions.
This museum reminds us of the sometimes confrontational and violent journey to the present day. Well worth a visit regardless of your politics, to see well curated and thoughtful displays covering many aspects and perspectives of past generations as they advanced the working conditions of ordinary people.
This museum reminds us of the sometimes confrontational and violent journey to the present day. Well worth a visit regardless of your politics, to see well curated and thoughtful displays covering many aspects and perspectives of past generations as they advanced the working conditions of ordinary people.
Written 3 June 2023
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Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the traveling community.
Our hope is that all travelers will leave with a renewed sense of appreciation of Australia’s working history as you have.
Written 10 July 2023
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weirdy
Sydney, Australia62 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This is well worth a visit. Allow at least 90 mins. Beautifully maintained and so clean. The presentation is clear and easy to read and the property very easy to get around. Well done
Written 9 May 2023
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Thank You for your constructive feedback for other visitors regarding time needed to enjoy all we have to offer at the Centre.
Creating a place for reflection, our surrounds have been designed to complement your visit.
We are happy to hear your enjoyed your time.
Written 10 July 2023
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mccorquinn
Gold Coast, Australia1,025 contributions
Aug. 2022
The last time we were in Barcaldine they were in the process of constructing this Centre. The entry, on an adult concession card, is $17.00 which may seem steep until you see what it provides! [The cafe was inoperative due to staff shortages]. I happily spent 90 minutes going to nearly all of the 15 permanent structures that surround the artesian bore and billabong in the centre of the landscaped grounds. It's hard to pick on one outstanding display, there were so many of them but the AWU Shearers' Hall and the Labour House only narrowly beat the Australia Post, One Teacher School and Health Workers. It was all magnificently arranged, with self-explanatory notes where appropriate and inter-active invitations to explore further. It was, for me, a highlight of our stay in Barcaldine.
Written 4 September 2022
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Thank you for your 5-star rating! We sincerely appreciate your positive review. We are more than pleased that you took the time to fully immerse yourself in our Centre. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Barcaldine.
Written 20 October 2022
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David B
Bruce, Australia1,016 contributions
Aug. 2022 • Solo
This place is quite amazing. The buildings are fabulous, from the outside. Sadly, they are not so good inside. The information boards are excellent but there are many audio presentations that simply don’t work. The tent which is the major centre piece is a complete let down. I was thrilled to see the Youngun, the clone of the tree of knowledge.
Written 9 August 2022
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We are sorry to hear you did not completely enjoy your visit to our Centre. We endeavour to ensure all our of displays and exhibitions are in working order for our visitors. We are currently planning a project surrounding the Young-Un which you are bound to enjoy on your next visit. We hope to see you again.
Written 20 October 2022
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CocoTampa123
Perth, Australia1,714 contributions
Jul. 2022
This is an interesting stop, a lot more than the info on teh shears strike, with a range of displays from a number of industries and services. Each is provided in its own building/space, generally with a lot of historical information.
Written 29 July 2022
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Thank you for stopping by our Centre. We are glad you enjoyed each of our displays and exhibitions and the historical information included. Our mission is to honour all workers - past, present and future.
Written 20 October 2022
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Traveller Faye
38 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Solo
This Barcaldine asset is well presented on a paved circuit attractively enhanced with native plantings. Featuring a police watch house, shearer’s’ hall, bicentennial theatre, AWU hall, Labor house, one-teacher school, powerhouse, working women’s display, main roads exhibition, and railway exhibition, one gets a concise history of workers in times past.
The history of the 1861 shearer’s strike, a watershed event in the history of Australian workers and a catalyst for the formation of the Australian Labor Party, is explained concisely and objectively.
The attractive outdoor museum area surrounds an artesian bore and billabong around which there are picnic tables, sheltered areas, toilets and a children’s playground.
The staff at the reception are helpful.
The gift shop has quality items.
$17 for a Senior’s ticket is well worth the price.
The history of the 1861 shearer’s strike, a watershed event in the history of Australian workers and a catalyst for the formation of the Australian Labor Party, is explained concisely and objectively.
The attractive outdoor museum area surrounds an artesian bore and billabong around which there are picnic tables, sheltered areas, toilets and a children’s playground.
The staff at the reception are helpful.
The gift shop has quality items.
$17 for a Senior’s ticket is well worth the price.
Written 27 July 2022
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Thank you for your in depth review of our Centre. We can see that you fully immersed yourself in the Australian Workers history. We hope to see you again.
Written 20 October 2022
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Pauline S
33 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Couples
Fascinating history of workers rights. Also a beautiful area to relax by the cool of the lagoon, trees picnic area and play set for kids. The clone of the original tree of knowledge the “young un” is here. Also a lovely gift shop. Highly recommends
Written 19 July 2022
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We are glad you took the time to relax and enjoy our lovely grounds including the billabong. We hope to see you again.
Written 20 October 2022
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Paul T
133 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Couples
Entry via the new foyer and shop. The cafe is currently closed so get your coffee from Ridgee Didge cafe before you go through. Staff on site were very helpful, they had plenty of insight and information on the displays.
The large ten is having a refurb at present, so just a tad disappointing to not to see it in full swing.
All of the other displays and activities are housed in various ex government buildings and have a lot of information and photographs. The central billabong is ideal to stop at and feed the fake ducks, or feed yourself. All in all a pleasant way to spend the day.
The large ten is having a refurb at present, so just a tad disappointing to not to see it in full swing.
All of the other displays and activities are housed in various ex government buildings and have a lot of information and photographs. The central billabong is ideal to stop at and feed the fake ducks, or feed yourself. All in all a pleasant way to spend the day.
Written 11 June 2022
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Thank you for visiting. Unfortunately our cafe is currently closed, due to staff shortages. Our staff are always happy to hear positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your day.
Written 20 October 2022
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austr2017
Belfast, UK34 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Must visit this incredible display of Australian history while visiting Barcaldine. There is so much to see so ensure you allow plenty of time to wander the grounds and buildings taking in the array of displays .
Written 27 May 2022
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Thank you for appreciating our monument to the working men and women of our Nation.
Written 20 October 2022
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- Australian Workers Heritage Centre is open:
- Mon - Sat 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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