Who owns Cordillo Downs station?
the Brook Pastoral Company
Station owners, the Brook Pastoral Company, will contribute about $45,000 plus in-kind support to the restoration despite not using the shed for its operations.
Can you camp at Cordillo Downs?
FAST FACTS. Cordillo Downs Station is 116km north from Innamincka and 155km south-east from Birdsville. Touring the historic sites is free, but there’s no camping within the Cordillo Downs homestead paddock. Bush camping can be found en-route or within the Innamincka Regional Reserve.
Where is Cordillo Downs woolshed?
On further inspection it was found to be the impressive Cordillo Downs station woolshed, which is the largest of its kind in the world! The woolshed is located about 116km north of Innamincka in South Australia, and 155km south-east of Birdsville in Queensland, and is along the Cordillo Downs Road.
Where is the biggest shearing shed in Australia?
Jondaryan Woolshed
Jondaryan Woolshed is a heritage-listed shearing shed at Evanslea Road, Jondaryan, Queensland, Australia….
| Jondaryan Woolshed | |
|---|---|
| Location | Evanslea Road, Jondaryan, Queensland, Australia |
| Coordinates | 27.3941°S 151.5716°ECoordinates:27.3941°S 151.5716°E |
| Design period | 1840s – 1860s (mid-19th century) |
| Built | 1859 – 1861 |
What is the largest woolshed in Australia?
The future of the Cordillo Downs Station woolshed, the largest of its kind in the world, is in jeopardy in Central Australia after a freak storm last year. At 60 metres long, 13 metres wide and 135 years old, it is a reminder of a time when Australia’s economy rode on the sheep’s back.
Can you visit Isis Downs woolshed?
It has a unique design and is known as one of the largest early twentieth century shearing sheds. Isisford is also holding horse races tomorrow, and the Isisford Race Club has worked with the station’s owner to enable visitors to tour the woolshed today between 9:00am and 5:00pm.
Who owns Jondaryan Woolshed?
Jondaryan Shire Council
Jondaryan Station was broken up in 1946 and in 1973 the Rutledge family offered the Woolshed and 12 acres of land around it to the people of the district. The Jondaryan Shire Council assumed ownership and management of the Jondaryan Woolshed in 2002.
Why is Jondaryan Woolshed closed?
Following recent weather events, the Jondaryan Woolshed will be temporarily closing to undertake necessary repairs and upgrades across the complex. Jondaryan Woolshed General Manager, Rebecca Pope says the decision to temporarily close has not been made lightly and follows a period of reviews and site assessments.
Is Jondaryan Woolshed closed?
Welcome to the Jondaryan Woolshed We are currently closed until further notice. Thank you for your patience.
Is jondaryan open?
We offer a range of accommodation options including self-contained authentic cottages, Shearer’s Quarters, as well as powered and unpowered campsites. The Jondaryan Woolshed is open seven days from 8:30am to 4:30pm, excluding some public holidays.