Timbertown

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Timbertown
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Timbertown
Interactive map of Timbertown
Location Wauchope, New South Wales
Coordinates 31°28′13″S152°42′47″E / 31.470357°S 152.713107°E / -31.470357; 152.713107
StatusDefunct
Opened11 December 1976 (1976-12-11)
Closed28 January 2026 (2026-01-28)
Website Official website

Timbertown was a theme park that operated in the town of Wauchope, New South Wales. It depicted the colonial era of a sawmiller's village in northern New South Wales. It was located on 39 hectares (96 acres) of coastal blackbutt ( Eucalyptus pilularis) forest on the Oxley Highway in Wauchope. [1] Timbertown was an interactive museum that enjoyed periodic success as a family-friendly tourist attraction. The Mayor of Timbertown was Marcel Rigmond. The Timbertown log is located next to the museum.

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Timbertown was officially opened by the Governor of New South Wales, Sir Arthur Roden Cutler on 28 May 1977. The park closed on 28 January 2026 due to financial issues. [2]

Attractions

Timbertown Heritage Railway, Wauchope, NSW Timbertown train.JPG
Timbertown Heritage Railway, Wauchope, NSW

The key attraction of Timbertown was the 595mm [3] narrow gauge [4] Timbertown Heritage Railway, with a John Fowler & Co. saddle tank 0-4-2t steam locomotive (“Ruby”) built in 1928, [5] that operated on a short circuit track within and around the town.

There were also several businesses operating including a blacksmith, timber furniture, winery, and Wallaces Store with souvenirs and confectionery.

The Maul and Wedge served meals in school holidays & public holidays and was available for hire for private functions.

Local artisans offered local woodwork, artwork and craft items.

There were some interactive displays throughout the day featuring:

Former attractions

Fun facts

Closure

References

  1. ↑ "Wauchope, the Timbertown", Wauchope Chamber of Commerce, n.d.
  2. ↑ McCaughan, Sophia (31 January 2026). "End of era for iconic NSW mid-north coast attraction Timbertown". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  3. ↑ "Timbertown Steam Train Experience" . Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  4. ↑ World Wide Listing of Two foot, 1' 11 1/2", 600 mm (60cm) & 610mm Railroads (from archive.org) - Australia
  5. ↑ "Preserved Steam Locomotives Down Under - Fowler 17881". www.australiansteam.com. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  6. ↑ "Working Bullock Team" . Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  7. ↑ Imag Monthly, February 2009, Imag Publications
  8. ↑ "Timbertown Heritage Park to close permanently on 28th January 2026". www.ausleisure.com.au. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
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