Australian Workers Heritage Centre
Barcaldine, Central West

Admission Costs and Entry Information

07 4651 1579
awhc1991@bigpond.com
www.australianworkersheritagecentre.com.au

Description

Discover at your own pace the Australian Workers Heritage Centre - a place of reflection, within this museum styled complex, visitors can journey through exhibition space which celebrates the extraordinary legacy of working Australians telling a vitally important part of our nation's history through its working life via interactive displays, film, photographs, artefacts and recreated historical work settings.

Sited in the grounds of the former Barcaldine State School, many of the original structures have been re-invented into exhibition space. Historical work places of yesteryear, including a one teacher school, police watch house and railway station, have been relocated to the Centre from throughout Queensland.

Home of the ""Young-Un' an enduring legacy - this offspring is the only direct descendant of the Heritage listed 'Tree of Knowledge' - symbolic of the Shearers Strike of 1891.

Set in over two hectares, the Workers Heritage Centre has been designed with the weary traveller in mind. Beautifully landscaped gardens and shady trees surround a sparkling bore fed billabong creating a cool outback oasis, with the convenience of picnic, barbecue and playground facilities.

Property Details

Facilities

• Access Without Assistance for the Disabled
• BBQ Facilities
• First Aid Equipment
• Public toilet
• Shaded Area
• Sheltered Area
• Toilet facilities for the Disabled
• Visitor Information Centre

Activities

• Shopping
• Walking

Other Information

Children:
Children are welcome and there are interactive displays and a childrens playground available for them. The Centre has a child friendly environment. Accommodation is available for school excursions at the Wanpa-rda Matilda Outback Education Centre.

Disabled:
There is access for guests with a disability. The Centre is fully accessible for those in wheelchairs. There are ramps to all buildings and disabled toilet facilities. There is also a wheelchair available if it is required.

Pets Allowed:
Yes. Pets are allowed, but must be restrained at all times.

Further Details:
Visit the Australian Workers Heritage Centre the nations only dedicated and ongoing tribute to the rich history, heritage and traditions of all working Australians.

How To Get There:
Visitors to the Australian Workers Heritage Centre in Barcaldine, a major drawcard on the Matilda Highway Tourist route, including their on-site Outback Education Centre Wanpa-rada Matilda, are well serviced by rail, bus and air and at the crossroads of two major sealed highways accessed by road from all directions. The Centre is located adjacent to the main street and easily identified by the dominant structure on the Barcaldine landscape - the 'Bi-Centennial Theatre' soaring 25 metres above ground level which was acquired and erected on the expansive two hectare site.

Access Information:
Qantaslink flies from Brisbane to Barcaldine three times per week. Queensland Rail's Spirit of the Outback runs twice weekly services from Brisbane to Barcaldine or hire a car from Longreach for the drive to Barcaldine. McCafferty's Coaches operates daily to Barcaldine.

Entry Costs

Entry	Cost	Valid From
Adult	$16.00	01 Mar 11 - 31 Mar 12
Child (Aged 0-5)	$0.00	01 Mar 11 - 31 Mar 12
Child (Aged 6-15)	$9.00	01 Mar 11 - 31 Mar 12
Concession	$13.00	01 Mar 11 - 31 Mar 12
Family	$35.00	01 Mar 11 - 31 Mar 12	Two adults and two children.
Family	$40.00	01 Mar 11 - 31 Mar 12	Two adults and three plus children
Group	$12.00	01 Mar 11 - 31 Mar 12	10 plus adults.
Group	$8.00	01 Mar 11 - 31 Mar 12	10 plus children.
Student	$13.00	01 Mar 11 - 31 Mar 12