Plan Your Visit
Discover all the essentials to plan your visit to the Australian Workers Heritage Centre in Barcaldine, Outback Queensland, including admission, opening hours, centre map, available facilities and travel options.
Admission
Adult $22.50
Concession
(senior/pensioner/carer/student 15+/tertiary) $19.50
Child
(6-15 years) $12.00
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Children under 6 years
(accompanied by adult) FREE
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Family A
(2 Adults & up to 2 Children up to 15 years) $57.00
Family B
(2 Adults & 3 or more Children up to 15 years) $69.00
Bus or Group bookings 10+ Please Enquire
(Catering available for tour groups by prior arrangement)
Ask our staff about our WEEKLY PASS you have 7 days to re-visit at no extra charge
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N.B. Prices subject to change without notice
Opening Hours
NEW TRADING HOURS
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Museum & Retail
OPEN
Wednesday to Saturday - 8:30am to 1:30pm
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Cafe
OPEN
Thursday 12th December to Saturday 14th December
8:30am to 1:30pm
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CLOSING
Please note our Cafe will be closed for the Summer Period from 1:30pm - Saturday 14th December.
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RE-OPENING
Early 2024
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Centre Map
The Australian Workers Heritage Centre is a museum styled attraction celebrating our working history
Set on over 5 1/2 acres, take the time to journey through 14 buildings housing 22 displays and exhibitions
Familiarise yourself with the breadth and scale of our museum with the our Centre Map.
Facilities
Spread across two hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens surrounding a tranquil billabong complete with fish, turtles and native birds,the Australian Workers Heritage Centre presents a rich tapestry of exhibits, photographs, audio-visual presentations and experiences - telling the stories of Australia's working people.
Visitors can enjoy a picnic or barbeque, while the kids explore our modern playground facilities.
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Dogs are welcome throughout the displays and grounds, we ask your pets remain on a lead at all times.
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The Orientation Centre at the entry point of the Centre hosts a retail store which stocks unique, high quality jewellery and gifts. Our merchandise showcases Queensland artists, designers and manufacturers.
Drinks and snack foods are also available at our on-site Cafe. Please refer to trading hours above.
Exhibition Spotlight
Discover by Night - Under the Outback Stars
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"1891 - Freedom Without Dishonour"
a unique immersive night experience
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Take a journey back in time and discover the events of 1891 that helped shape the labour movement and earned Barcaldine its place in Australian history.
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TOURS AVAILABLE
MAY TO SEPTEMBER
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
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BOOKINGS FOR 2025 OPENING
4TH MARCH 2025
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Accessible Experience
Mobility Friendly & Hearing Loops available on request.
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Outback Queensland Travellers Guide
If you are planning to travel around the Central Western region we recommend you take the time to download or pick up a copy of the Outback Queensland Travellers Guide from our Centre or your local visitor information centre. This guide has a wealth of information on each of the communities in Outback Queensland and what there is to see and do while visiting our great region!
Getting Here
The AWHC is located in Barcaldine on the Matilda Highway, about an hours drive from Longreach, on the main street of Barcaldine at 127 Oak Street. The Workers Heritage Centre is one of Outback Queensland’s best kept secrets, a significant tourist destination and part of the Queensland Government’s Heritage Trails Network.
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Barcaldine is situated at the crossroads of two major highways – the Capricorn Highway from Rockhampton in the east and the Landsborough Highway (part of the Matilda Highway Tourist Route) coming up from the south before heading west to Longreach.
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Helloworld Rockhampton can provide a personalised service and help you with planning your trip and booking your travel needs.
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Phone: 07 4629 3997
Email: rockhampton@helloworld.com.au
"The Travel Professionals"
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​By ​Road
Sealed highways to and from all major towns ensure safety and comfort whether you travel by car, coach or van.
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For Queensland traffic and travel information, please call 131 940 or visit http://www.131940.qld.gov.au
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For Barcaldine regional road conditions, visit https://www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au/road-conditions
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Bus Queensland - 1300 287 537 or visit https://www.busqldoutback.com.au
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​Greyhound Bus Travel - 1300 473 946 or visit https://www.greyhound.com.au
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By Rail
Queensland Rail's award winning Spirit of the Outback travels twice weekly to Barcaldine ex Brisbane via Rockhampton and return. 1800 872 467 or visit https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/railexperiences/ourtrains/spiritoftheoutback
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By Air
Qantas operates flights to Barcaldine and Longreach - https://www.qantas.com/au/en/book-a-trip/flights.html
Rex Airlines - 13 17 13 or visit https://www.rex.com.au
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