Jondaryan Woolshed April 2016 The Jondaryan Woolshed is a council owned property situated about 16 kilometres west of Oakey Queensland. Drive time from Brisbane is between 2 and 3 hours dependant on your suburb. It should be noted that the trip up will include crossing the Toowoomba range. The Woolsheds has it all; Historical Village Cabins Powered Camping area Riverfront unpowered camping The Woolshed also includes a new Café and, in September, a stocked dam for fishing. COSTINGS Powered (Family of 5) 2 nights $51 Unpowered (Family of 5) 3 nights $58 AMENITIES Near new toilet & shower blocks in 2 locations adjacent to the powered camping and café. The Café Originally we planned to go for 2 nights arriving on the Saturday morning. A review of the distance involved and the fact that the powered sites did not include an area for a fire we elected to change to unpowered and find a nice spot. I would also advise that the powered sites are similar to gravel drive through sites with small grass area beside them. Powered Sites There are others in and around the perimeter fence which can be subject to road noise and limited privacy if you are seeking a bush camping experience.
Arriving from Brisbane around 12md we booked in (they lost our booking….but fixed) we realised that the river front areas were almost untouched and the early drive up was an excellent decision. River Front site views Set up was short and a location for our friends staked out utilising our witches hats for our best “Sorry Mate work area” look. Reserving a space Recently I have purchased and fitted Solar Leads to both the Prado and the Mothership including a short heart failure moment when my measured twice and drilled once experience ended with me nicking all wires on the breakaway controller in the Expanda (Audible sigh) that thankfully only involved me taking a few hours to check and re wrap every single wire…….. Solar Time But back to the Solar……very impressed with the borrowed 130W panels that kept both the van and car topped up all weekend with little or no fuss. This will be my next purchase at only $209 including delivery. Sunset Finishing the cool but not cold evening on a riverbank around a fire after a nice BBQ dinner is something I will never tire of I must say. Fire Time The nights out this way for the weekend were also near perfect. I can’t explain it really it’s just not the general Goodwin travel weather…….LOL.
Nice early start for the morning to explore the Woolshed. Our visit, unbeknownst to us, coincided with a classic bike weekend that included some amazing machines. The Waterfall With Farm machinery sheds, old buildings located disassembled and relocated to Jondaryan, sheep shearing areas, a working blacksmith and various rides on restored Farm trucks and wagons towed by Clydesdale horses the weekend was busy, educational and a lot of fun. Machinery Barn The Woolshed set up for an event Shearing Stalls and tables Our return each day to the river bank for meals, swimming and a nice fire really made me not want to leave. Swimming Time View from the Beer Garden The town of Oakey is nearby (16km about 15-20 minute drive) and includes a number of local butchers, a large IGA, a number of Pubs and very close by, the Museum of Army aviation that is a must for adults and kids alike. $15 for a family of 4-5 Taken from our 2014 Western Queensland Trip Report When leaving Jondaryan you will find that left out of the Woolshed will take you to Toowoomba and Brisbane whilst a right hand turn will take you through to Pittsworth, Warwick and the New England Highway. I have to say that Jondaryan Woolshed is amongst the best locations I have visited and would recommend the location if visiting with or without kids. And a big goodbye to Jeffrey......The Chook.......
Hi Jason - it looks like some of the images you have posted are from another site and viewing is restricted to members of that site. Can you post them directly here please?
Hi @Janet H can you delete the above posts I have re done the report and directly added the pictures. Sorry for the problems I didn't realise (Typical Male didn't read your full post) the pictures couldn't be seen.
Righto....think I stuffed this threat up a bit lets try again then. Hopefully @Janet H can delete the posts above and I don't use too much space. Jondaryan Woolshed April 2016 LOCATION The Jondaryan Woolshed is a council owned property situated about 16 kilometres west of Oakey Queensland. Drive time from Brisbane is between 2 and 3 hours dependant on your suburb. It should be noted that the trip up will include crossing the Toowoomba range. The Woolsheds has it all; Historical Village Cabins Powered Camping area Riverfront unpowered camping The Woolshed also includes a new Café and, in September, a stocked dam for fishing.
Originally we planned to go for 2 nights arriving on the Saturday morning. A review of the distance involved and the fact that the powered sites did not include an area for a fire we elected to change to unpowered and find a nice spot. Arriving from Brisbane around 12md we booked in (they lost our booking….but fixed) we realised that the river front areas were almost untouched and the early drive up was an excellent decision. Set up was short and a location for our friends staked out utilising our witches hats for our best “Sorry Mate work area” look. Recently I have purchased and fitted Solar Leads to both the Prado and the Mothership including a short heart failure moment when my measured twice and drilled once experience ended with me nicking all wires on the breakaway controller in the Expanda (Audible sigh) that thankfully only involved me taking a few hours to check and re wrap every single wire…….. But back to the Solar……very impressed with the borrowed 130W panels that kept both the van and car topped up all weekend with little or no fuss.
Finishing the cool but not cold evening on a riverbank around a fire after a nice BBQ dinner is something I will never tire of I must say. The nights out this way for the weekend were also near perfect. I can’t explain it really it’s just not the general Goodwin travel weather…….LOL. Nice early start for the morning to explore the Woolshed. Our visit, unbeknownst to us, coincided with a classic bike weekend that included some amazing machines. With Farm machinery sheds, old buildings located disassembled and relocated to Jondaryan, sheep shearing areas, a working blacksmith and various rides on restored Farm trucks and wagons towed by Clydesdale horses the weekend was busy, educational and a lot of fun. The Sheds are full of old machinery The Woolsheds themselves are used for Bush Weddings and dances. And still have the old Shearing areas. Our return each day to the river bank for meals, swimming and a nice fire really made me not want to leave.
The town of Oakey is nearby (16km about 15-20 minute drive) and includes a number of local butchers, a large IGA, a number of Pubs and very close by. But it was the simple things like rope swings that were enjoyed the most. And nobody was seriously injured. The Museum of Australian Army aviation that is a must for adults and kids alike. He is cute! Lots of history of the corps I was supposed to enter after officer training. Damn Eye sight! Great hardware here.......Bushranger gunship recent camo Vietnam era aircraft. I have to say that Jondaryan Woolshed is amongst the best locations I have visited and would recommend the location if visiting with or without kids. And goodbye from Jeff the Chook!
