Quirindi Rural Heritage Village
Highlights
- Explore 18 acres of rich farming history at Quirindi Rural Heritage Village, showcasing artefacts from bygone eras.
- Discover fascinating displays of horse-drawn carts and vintage tractors that bring the region's heritage to life.
- Relax at the on-site café, enjoying refreshments while soaking in the tranquil surroundings of the village.
- Ride the miniature railway on the fourth Sunday of the month for a delightful experience in a charming setting.
The Quirindi Rural Heritage Village is set on 18 acres, just three kilometres from Quirindi on the Gunnedah road, in the heart of the Liverpool Plains a rich farming area in NSW.
Originally the site was an old gravel quarry, the area has been given a new lease of life. The Heritage Village has been designed to collect preserve, restore, interpret and exhibit artefacts that relates to the history, heritage and culture of the regional area.
Some of these displays consist of by-gone era ways of life from horse drawn carts, farming implements, tractors, shop displays, a blacksmith shop and model train displays with many more displays to see.
The Heritage Village also has a coffee shop, a men’s shed and a miniature railway. The men shed operates Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.
Miniature railway operates on the fourth Sunday of the month.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.