"INFO CENTRE & MUSEUM" Beaudesert Things to Do Tip by balhannah

The tourist information centre is full of maps, guide's, brochures and helpful staff to tell you of the interesting sight's to see in South East Queensland.

Attached to the centre, is the Beaudesert Historical Society & Museum.

The Pioneer Cottage, originally built in 1875 by a pioneer on a nearby Kerry property, was rebuilt entirely of hand hewn timbers, slats and shingle roof and finished with a four-poster bed, large cedar side-board and numerous articles that portray the life of the early pioneers.
The museum houses a display of horse drawn vehicles, bullock yokes, farm implements, Dairying, and a completely restored bullock wagon. Also featured is a Dennis fire engine. There is also a photographic display of over 1,000 photos.

Another vehicle is a rubber tyred buggy which was used to transport the Queen Mother, then Duchess of York, during her stay in the district in 1927.

Opening Hours.........9am - 2pm daily

ADMISSION.....
Adults $7.50 Concession $6 School children $2 and below school age free.

Address: Brisbane street, Beaudesert