Timbertown
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Timbertown is a popular attraction, depicting the colonial era of northern New South Wales. It is located at Wauchope in Australia. Timbertown is an interactive museum which has been enjoyed periodic success as a family-friendly tourist attraction.
John Abi-Saab presided over the early implementation of the Timbertown Tourist Project. Timbertown was official opened by the Governor of New South Wales, Sir Arthur Roden Cutler. It has enjoyed mixed success during its operation. Currently it operates as a themed entertainment / retail precinct.
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The key attraction of Timbertown is the working full-size steam train which has a short circuit track within the village.
There are also several businesses operating including a bakery, blacksmith, lolly shop (confectionery is made in the store) and a gift shop featuring items made in the onsite traditional timber workshop.
Local artists have stalls offering both local artwork and craft items.
There are interactive displays throughout the day featuring a working bullock team.
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