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Longreach Powerhouse Museum
Longreach,
Central West
Admission Costs and Entry Information
Phone:
07 4658 3933Email:
powerhouse@longreach.qld.gov.au
Web:
www.longreach.qld.gov.au
Description
The Longreach Powerhouse Museum is the largest preserved rural generating facility in Australia. Displays in this building explain how electricity was generated, maintained and distributed throughout the Shire, and the distribution network maintained.
Other exhibits in the museum grounds include: social history building with displays of early Longreach history; Longreach Swimming Baths; Nogo Cottage (depicting family life in the west from 1935 to 1955); various displays of agriculture and road maintenance machinery; and a collection of commercial office equipment circa 1908 - 1950 from local business houses. The Museum forms an interesting experience for the whole family.
Property Details
Facilities
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First Aid Equipment -
Public toilet
Other Information
Children:
Children are welcome.
How To Get There:
Heading towards Winton follow the Landsborough Highway past the Eagle Street round-a-bout until you come to Ibis Street. Turn left into Ibis street and continue along to the corner of Ibis and Swan Street. Powerhouse Museum is on the corner.
Children are welcome.
How To Get There:
Heading towards Winton follow the Landsborough Highway past the Eagle Street round-a-bout until you come to Ibis Street. Turn left into Ibis street and continue along to the corner of Ibis and Swan Street. Powerhouse Museum is on the corner.
Entry Costs
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $8.00 | 01 Jan 10 - 30 Jun 11 | |
| Child (Aged 1-14) | $3.00 | 01 Jan 10 - 30 Jun 11 | |
| Concession | $6.00 | 01 Jan 10 - 30 Jun 11 | |
| Family | $20.00 | 01 Jan 10 - 30 Jun 11 | Two adults and two children. |
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12 Swan Street
Longreach
Queensland 4730 Australia
Longreach
Queensland 4730 Australia
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