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Isis Downs Shearing Shed
Isisford
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The Isis Downs Shearing Shed is the largest shearing shed in Australia. It consists of 52 shearing stands and is equipped with a rectangular sheep yard complex which, in its day, could hold 30,000 sheep at full capacity. It is a huge semi-circular shed which was fabricated in England, shipped to Australia and finally erected on site in July of 1914 by the same company that built the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Only two sheds of this type and style were ever manufactured, with the other one being situated in Argentina. The Isis Downs Shearing Shed is a true rural icon and is a must see when visiting the Isisford area. A souvenir booklet entitled 'History of the Isis Downs Shearing Shed' can be purchased from the Isisford Shire Council office.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4658 8203
Web:
www.isisford.qld.gov.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Please phone to confirm that the shed is open to visitors before arriving, as the shed could be closed due to station work or rain. Open 0900 until 1500 Monday to Friday and public holidays. Closed weekends.
Free Entry:
Yes.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome.
Disabled: Isis Downs Shearing Shed is accessible by persons with a disability.
General Comments
Please phone to confirm that the shed is open to visitors before arriving, as the shed could be closed due to station work or rain.
How to get There
The shearing shed can be found on Isis Downs Station, 20 kilometres east of Isisford on the Blackall Road. Isisford is situated in central western Queensland, approximately 1,200 kilometres from Brisbane and 700 kilometres inland from Rockhampton. Isisford is approximately 120 kilometres south-south-east from Longreach and around the same distance west of Blackall.
