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Australian Sugar Industry Museum
Mourilyan,
Cassowary Coast Area
Admission Costs and Entry Information
Email:
asim@znet.net.au
Web:
www.sugarmuseum.org.au
Description
Opened in 1977 the Australian Sugar Industry Museum is a modern complex covering some 14,000 square. The Museum's collection comprises of contemporary and historical photographs, books, documents, domestic objects and artefacts related to Australia's sugar industry. Historic tractors, locomotives, harvesters, implements and a working model of a 500 horse power driven crushing engine are on permanent display.
Many static displays depict the history of the sugar industry, including South Sea Islander involvement, a Cane Barrack Kitchen, Stables and a Blacksmith Shop.
The professionally equipped 50 seat theatre features an audio visual presentation that describes the history, growing, harvesting, milling and refining of sugar in Australia.
General, Education and Special Interest Group tours are given on request with at least one weeks notice.
Property Details
Facilities
- Access Without Assistance for the Disabled
- Cafe
- Car park
- First Aid Equipment
- Guide
- Parking for the Disabled
- Public toilet
- Toilet facilities for the Disabled
Activities
Other Information
Children:Children are the attraction's specific target group. Activities are designed to attract schools and families.
Disabled:
Disabled access, parking and toilet facilities are available.
Pets Allowed:
Yes. Pets are allowed.
Other Facilities:
Attraction has a restaurant on premises, suitable for light or main meals. Popular selection including local produce such as tropical fruit.
How To Get There:
Self drive or bus transport options available. The museum is located on the Bruce Highway, eight kilometres south of Innisfail. McCafferty's bus service picks up and drops off each day in front of the Museum.
Entry Costs
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $10.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | |
| Adult | $8.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Seniors, over 55 years old. |
| Child (Aged 0-15) | $5.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | |
| Concession | $5.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Pensioners. |
| Family | $25.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | Two adults and two children. |
| Group | $0.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 | For groups of 20 or more, a 25 per cent discount applies. For groups of 30 or more a 35 per cent discount applies. |
| Student | $5.00 | 01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11 |
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Bruce Highway
Mourilyan
Queensland 4858 Australia
Mourilyan
Queensland 4858 Australia
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