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Built in 1859, the Jondaryan Woolshed is the oldest operating woolshed in Queensland. Woolsheds are used for shearing sheep, and sorting and baling the fleece prior to transportation to market. In Queensland, shearing is undertaken in spring and early summer – September through December. In a climate where it rains in summer, the woolshed is necessary to keep the shearers and sheep dry for efficient processing. During its heyday the 300-feet-long Jondaryan Woolshed held 52 blade shearing stands and employed numerous other workers processing sheep. These days the shed swings into action for demonstrations and special events. See Events Calendar. Jondaryan Woolshed is owned and managed by the Jondaryan Shire Council and is supported by Jondaryan Woolshed Association Incorporated, a non-profit community organisation.
Where are we?Jondaryan Woolshed is located on the Darling Downs, 3 kms south of the Warrego Highway at Jondaryan, 45 kilometres west of Toowoomba over the Great Dividing Range. It is only two and a half hours drive from Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, Australia. Brisbane has a major international airport. See our Location Maps.
Opening HoursWe are open 7 Days a week from 10am to 4pm. Tea and damper only available Wednesday - Sunday . See our Events Calendar.
Admission prices
Admission includes a Site Guide that explains the history of many of the buildings and collections. There are sheep, horses, poultry and other animals to enjoy, and often our volunteers will be demonstrating old skills and machinery. The "Self-Guided" price applies on weekdays when no groups are booked. On Weekends and Public Holidays you can enjoy demonstrations of shearing in the woolshed, and often there will be other activities and demonstrations such as working horses, wagon rides, blacksmithing, sheepdogs working, wool spinning, and machinery demonstrations, depending on availability of volunteer demonstrators. These activities and demonstrations start at 10.30am and 1.30pm. The "Guided Tour" price applies on Weekends, Public Holidays and School Holidays. A Guided Tour including shearing and other demonstrations will be arranged on weekdays for group bookings of 20 or more, and other visitors on these days can enjoy these activities as well. On these days the "Guided Tour" price will apply to all visitors.
CateringJondaryan Woolshed is famous for its Billy Tea and Damper, cooked over the coals of an open fire, and often served with Corned Beef. Billy Tea and Damper is served in an open-air shelter where the damper is cooked over the coals of an open fire. Our damper is made from locally-grown and processed flour with fresh rainwater: this is the real bush bread. The wood-smoke flavour is complemented by lashings of cocky's joy (golden syrup) and freshly-brewed tea. Country cooking can be enjoyed on the broad verandahs of the genuine Lagoon Creek Homestead by groups who prebook, and during major events. During winter, meals are served for groups inside in front of the open fire.
AccommodationSeveral kinds of basic accommodation are available at Jondaryan Woolshed -- shearers' quarters, safari tents, caravans and camping sites. Admission to the attraction is additional but only charged once if you are staying for two or more nights. Catering can be provided, or cook your own meals in the shearers cookhouse. Other facilities include a kitchenette, toilets and showers. The Shearers' Quarters offer bring-your-own-swag-style accommodation. The Shearers' Quarters feature a sawdust-floored cookhouse with an open fire, wood stoves, crockery, cutlery, utensils, fridges, hot and cold showers, and toilets. Catering is available as required. A newly renovated self-contained twin share cabin is also available, complete with ensuite and kitchenette. Shearer's Quarters
Wainui Cottage - Self-Contained Unit
Camp site (no power)
Camp site (powered)
Safari Tents
Venue HireHere are just some ways you might like to use Jondaryan Woolshed as a venue.
Email: info@jondaryanwoolshed.com
Contact InformationAddress: Jondaryan Woolshed, 264 Evanslea Road, Jondaryan, 4403
About tour bookingsJondaryan Woolshed welcomes tour bookings and can tailor your Jondaryan experience to fit your schedule and budget. Discounts to the admission fee are available to groups of 12 or more that are booked and paid together.
Group guided tours of Jondaryan can be arranged with prior booking. These tours may include demonstrations of sheep shearing, working horses, blacksmithing and sheep dogs. Your tour content can be tailored to the particular interests of the group. Please allow a minimum of three hours for a visit. There is a lot to see that isn't covered by the tour. You also need to allow extra time for a meal, morning or afternoon tea. Discount admission prices for tour groups:
Telephone Jondaryan Woolshed on 07 4692 2229, or email info@jondaryanwoolshed.com, to arrange a tour booking.
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