About the Woolshed at Jondaryan

In 1973 members of the Jondaryan community accepted the gift of the historic Jondaryan Woolshed from Lawrie and Lyn Rutledge. With the support of volunteers, community and businesses over the next 30 years the site was developed into a major tourist attraction. Many of the buildings on the site came from rural properties connected with the original Jondaryan Station of the 19th century.

The shearing shed was added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 1992. The large collection of wagons, tractors and agricultural machinery are housed in sheds built or donated to the Museum.

In 2002, the site came under the care of the Jondaryan Shire Council until 2008 when it changed to the Toowoomba Regional Council. In the past 20 years new facilities have been added to the site to enhance its amenity including the very popular caravan park.

The Jondaryan Woolshed is owned and operated by the Toowoomba Regional Council. The Toowoomba Regional Council honours and respects the rich history and heritage of the region and is pleased to support cultural and heritage activities and facilities. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Toowoomba Region whose song lines travers our lands and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the knowledge, rich traditions and bold ambitions of Australia’s First Peoples.

The Toowoomba Regional Council website offers valuable news and information about the region, while the Visit the Toowoomba Region platform serves as an excellent resource for visitors exploring the area.

The staff and volunteers at the Toowoomba Region’s multiple information centres have a wealth of knowledge of the places and experiences on offer across the region.