Rockhampton Heritage Village

Rockhampton Heritage Village A friendly township museum showcasing the rich history of the Rockhampton district 1850 to 1950.
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Wishing everyone a happy holidays and a joyous New Year! We will be closed from Monday, 23 December and open again on Th...
20/12/2024

Wishing everyone a happy holidays and a joyous New Year! We will be closed from Monday, 23 December and open again on Thursday, 2 January. Thank you to everyone who visited the Village this year and to everyone who makes the magic happen at the Rockhampton Heritage Village. Enjoy your time with your friends and family and see you in the New Year! 🎁🎄🎁

Step back in time at Woods Cottage 🏠The slab cottage was built at the caves by the Wood’s Family in the early 1900’s. It...
18/12/2024

Step back in time at Woods Cottage 🏠

The slab cottage was built at the caves by the Wood’s Family in the early 1900’s. It was later moved to Gangalook Museum and then to Rockhampton Heritage Village. The construction of this building is typical of the era with large ironbark slabs being hand cut and then dressed by adze and broad axe. Each room is furnished with household items and fittings from the period and has been collected from local families.

Rosewood Homestead 🏠Another gable-roofed building, the homestead came from a cattle property called ‘Rosewood’ at Wycarb...
16/12/2024

Rosewood Homestead 🏠
Another gable-roofed building, the homestead came from a cattle property called ‘Rosewood’ at Wycarbah. Built by the Connor Family about 1880, which makes them over 100 years old. The Connor family donated all furniture and fittings to the village. Rosewood is quite an elaborate horizontal split slab dwelling.

Experience our collection of buildings and items from days gone by.We are open 10am daily (excluding public holidays) wi...
14/12/2024

Experience our collection of buildings and items from days gone by.

We are open 10am daily (excluding public holidays) with last entry at 3pm. Only $5 entry and we recommend you allow at least two hours to explore the Village.

See our display of vintage radios and radio-related equipment. Radio communication has been an essential part of life in...
12/12/2024

See our display of vintage radios and radio-related equipment. Radio communication has been an essential part of life in Central Queensland. Radio equipment is used by many essential services. The collection has radio equipment on display that has been used for communication by police services, maritime communications, communications to aeroplanes and remote locations, short wave listeners and much more. 📻

A lovely review.
11/12/2024

A lovely review.

Visit Rackemannn's Cottage. 🏡 Lorna and Donald Rackemannn gave this cottage to the village when they were retiring from ...
09/12/2024

Visit Rackemannn's Cottage. 🏡

Lorna and Donald Rackemannn gave this cottage to the village when they were retiring from their Marlborough cattle property. It had been erected on a 128 acre lot at Wooroolin, in the South Burnett, near Kingaroy. The Rackemanns for sentimental reasons had brought the cottage to ‘Lorna Vale’ near Ogmore. We know the provenance of this cottage as it was constructed by the Rackemanns ancestors’, Hans and Ida Hansen, in 1908. At the time of purchase it comprised the front two rooms and the front verandah.

Step back in time at the Rockhampton Heritage Village!We are open 10am daily (excluding public holidays) with last entry...
07/12/2024

Step back in time at the Rockhampton Heritage Village!

We are open 10am daily (excluding public holidays) with last entry at 3pm. Only $5 entry and we recommend you allow at least two hours to explore the Village.

Take in some local history at the City Printing Works building.The first step in the founding of City Printing Works was...
05/12/2024

Take in some local history at the City Printing Works building.

The first step in the founding of City Printing Works was taken on 2nd May 1903 when 2500 copies of ‘The Critic” were eagerly snatched up by the citizens of Rockhampton and Mount Morgan for one penny a copy, less than two cents. The name was appropriate as it set out to right justice in and better the lives of workers. ‘The Critic’ was a weekly issue and its circulation increased greatly over the years. The Great Depression led to its closure in 1931.

Rockhampton Heritage Village’s NEW 2025 opening hours: 9.00am to 3:00pmYou asked and we listened. Starting Thursday, 2 J...
03/12/2024

Rockhampton Heritage Village’s NEW 2025 opening hours: 9.00am to 3:00pm

You asked and we listened. Starting Thursday, 2 January 2025, Rockhampton Heritage Village will be open earlier.

Come earlier in the morning and avoid the heat of the day.

We are open seven days a week, excluding public holidays and other select times, and entry is only $5!

Thank you to the staff and volunteers at the Heritage Village, thank you to all the stallholders and thank you to everyo...
02/12/2024

Thank you to the staff and volunteers at the Heritage Village, thank you to all the stallholders and thank you to everyone who came out to support the Markets on Saturday night.

TODAY is the day! 😀We will be closed during our normal hours to prepare for the markets. See you all this afternoon from...
29/11/2024

TODAY is the day! 😀
We will be closed during our normal hours to prepare for the markets. See you all this afternoon from 4pm! FREE ENTRY and sorry, no pets allowed.

Who is excited for the markets tomorrow (4-9pm)? 🚗🚌🚙Remember it can get very busy and we recommend carpooling.See the mu...
29/11/2024

Who is excited for the markets tomorrow (4-9pm)? 🚗🚌🚙
Remember it can get very busy and we recommend carpooling.
See the mud map below with our parking areas, traffic flow and entry gates for the markets.

We're looking forward to bringing you a HUGE Christmas markets tomorrow! All stall sites have sold out so it's sure to b...
28/11/2024

We're looking forward to bringing you a HUGE Christmas markets tomorrow! All stall sites have sold out so it's sure to be one of our biggest yet!

There's something for everyone, so bring the whole family.

Saturday 30 November 4pm to 9pm. Free entry. (No dogs allowed - service dogs excepted).

Welcome to the Powerhouse. ⚡️The centre section of this shed was originally the pattern design shed at Burns & Twiggs En...
27/11/2024

Welcome to the Powerhouse. ⚡️

The centre section of this shed was originally the pattern design shed at Burns & Twiggs Engineering Foundry works. It was moved to Gangalook and then to the Village. In the original building, to reach the top floor, you had to climb up a steel ladder. When the shed came to the Village indoor steps were added to allow access to the second floor.

Well that was a pleasant surprise!Late last week, we had a visit from a group of participants from Access Recreation Roc...
25/11/2024

Well that was a pleasant surprise!

Late last week, we had a visit from a group of participants from Access Recreation Rockhampton bringing with them an award for the Heritage Village for being voted Access Recreation’s Most Disability Friendly Tourist Destination in CQ!

The award coincides with Disability Action Week (24 November to 1 December) and International Day of People with a Disability (3 December).

Access Recreation participants and support workers were asked to nominate local business that they believe accommodate the needs of people with disability and they chose the Heritage Village.

We’re really pleased to be recognised. It’s a great tribute to our staff and volunteers who do their best to make everyone feel welcome at The Heritage Village.

Free plug time!Our Christmas MEGA Markets are going to be huge!If you are a stallholder, here's an opportunity to tell e...
25/11/2024

Free plug time!
Our Christmas MEGA Markets are going to be huge!
If you are a stallholder, here's an opportunity to tell everyone what you'll be selling.

The markets are on this Saturday, 30 November from 4pm to 9pm.
296 Boundary Rd Parkhurst. Entry is FREE

Friendly reminder that we will be closed next Saturday during our normal hours (10am to 4pm) to prepare for the Markets ...
23/11/2024

Friendly reminder that we will be closed next Saturday during our normal hours (10am to 4pm) to prepare for the Markets (4pm to 9pm). Thank you for your understanding. 🙂 FREE ENTRY and sorry, no pets allowed.

Address

296 Boundary Road
Rockhampton, QLD
4702

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 4pm - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+61749368680

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