Quirindi Rural Heritage Village is situated 3 kms west of Quirindi on the Gunnedah Road (Kamilaroi Highway) in north
western New South Wales, Australia.
The Museum, Heritage Village and coffee shop are open Friday, Saturday and Sundays 10 am - 4 pm and other times by appointment.Working
bees are held on Tuesdays.
An annual vintage machinery and miniature railway rally and swap meet where machinery enthusiasts and "swappers" gather
together is held the first full weekend in May, in 2009 the dates are May 2-3.
The village is set on 13 acres, in the heart of the rich farming area - the Liverpool Plains - the Gateway to North West
NSW.
The village has been designed to collect, preserve, restore, interpret and exhibit artegacts that relate to the history,
heritage and culture of the regional area.
The first two pavilions, main exhibition area, steam-engine shed, "Village Workshop", blacksmith's shop, very well presented
Museum and refreshing coffee shop are operational.
Pavilion two is the domain of the agricultural implements, including a 1901 Clayton and Shuttlework threshing machine,
elevator and chaff cutter, the remnants of a Squire plough (the four-runner of four wheel drive tractors), vintage tractors,
antique engines - even two old fire trucks. Recent additions are a 8 hp Blackstone engine and a 7/16th model Kenworth
truck. More than 2000 heritage objects are now on site, with plenty more to come. The Village workshop is now complete
with metal, plumbing and woodworking spaces.
New additions constructed include an additional machinery shed and an extension to the Museum to double its
size. The 650 metre miniature railway was officially opened at the 2008 rally. Trains regularly run the fourth Sunday
in the month with birthday parties a speciality.
The miniature railway is now complete and was officially opened action at the 2008 May rally. More than 650
metres of track have been laid, a steaming bay constructed and a railway station and turn-table, plus a replica Sydney Harbour
Bridge. Miniature rail enthusiasts from a wide area attend regular meets.
The annual rally attracts people and their machines from all over Australia and overseas. It showcases the restoration
of machines from the past, ranging from tractors and steam engines, from collections of smaller items such as shearing gear,
lawn mowers and also craft items to interest the ladies.
A street procession through the town gives the vintage tractor and car enthusiasts a chance to show off their prized
possessions and the children are kept entertained with events and the miniature trains.
The scarecrow competition is growing in popularity with the town and district graced by their presence.
Why not join this enthusiastic group who are endeavouring to preserve our valuable history for future generations. Membership
is $22 for adults, payable by June 30 each year. Junior and senior membership is also available.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month (at the Village during daylight saving times, at the Quirindi RSL
Club during the winter) with regular working bees held on the Sunday following.
It is intended that as soon as possible the village will be open for longer hours.
The Quirindi Rural Heritage Village is on a "Tourist Loop" that includes the Australian Rail Monument at Werris Creek,
the Village, the Quirindi Historical Cottage and the First Fleet Gardens at Wallabadah, so if you are looking for a day
out from either Quirindi, Gunnedah, Scone or Tamworth, this is the ideal trip.
For further information contact:-
President Bob McInnes on 67462083,
Secretary - Cedric Grayson on 67461785,
Treasurer - Lorraine McDonald on 67462388,
Rally Secretary - Beryl Mannion on 67461479
Promotions Officer - Sandra Saunders on 67461933
Coffee shop - Marge Barnes = 67461786.
Train Co-ordinator - John Maunder 67461711.
HERITAGE VILLAGE PHONE 67462992
