Heritage Trade Workshop – Bush Blacksmithing
Ages 10+ • 3 Hours • Create your own hand forged souvenir
$131.82 | People Ages 10+ |
$131.82 | Private Tour Per person. Min 6 |
Prices for Sunday, 7 September 2025 @ 1pm ›
Overview
Activity details
A unique opportunity to see history come alive and learn the basics of Bush leather work from one of Australia's last working bullockies. Learn about different types of leather and how to prepare, cut and make your very own leather belt. Includes a complementary country afternoon tea and farmyard walk.
Discover an extraordinary opportunity that allows you to dive deep into history, bringing it vividly to life as you engage in the fundamental skills of Bush leather work. This unique event is spearheaded by one of the few remaining practising bullockies in Australia, providing a rare and captivating glimpse into this historic craft. During the experience, you will gain an extensive understanding of various types of leather, learning about their distinct characteristics and specific applications. Through detailed and immersive, hands-on guidance, you will be instructed in the precise techniques required to prepare and cut leather skilfully. By the conclusion of the session, you will have successfully crafted your own leather belt, endowing you with a new practical ability and a treasured memento. Furthermore, your participation includes a complimentary afternoon tea prepared country-style, allowing you to indulge in the region's authentic flavours. To complete your day, enjoy a relaxed stroll through the charming and scenic farmyard, offering an ideal mix of learning, creativity, and leisurely enjoyment.
What's included
- Water refills
- Tea/coffee
- grazing platter
Highlights
- Handcraft your own hand forged souvenir
- complimentary farmyard experience
- complimentary afternoon tea
Additional information
Check-in details
Please arrive 10 minutes early
What to bring
- Hat
- Full water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Covered shoes (snake & sun protection)
Special requirements
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult
Restrictions
Please do not give outside food to the farm animals.
Extras
Unfortunately many areas of our farm are not fully accessible as this is a working farm. However if you contact us prior to booking we can discuss how we could design your tour to be as accessible as possible. We welcome those with neuro divergence and if you have special needs or considerations please contact us prior to arrival so we can try to accommodate your needs. Support pets are welcome.
Health & Safety
Everyone must have sun safe clothing, a hat and covered shoes. The farm has uneven terrain, flowing creek, stinging plants and animals (snakes).
Disclaimers
Anyone without sunsafe clothing, a suitable hat and covered shoes does so at their own risk.
Cancellations
Customers can cancel or amend their booking within 24 hours or more prior and receive a full refund or credit. If customers need to cancel or change dates within 24 hours of travel a 100% cancellation fee applies.
Please note a ‘no show’ (where customers do not turn up to the specified pick-up point or departure point without notification) automatically incurs a 100% cancellation fee. In the event that the booking is cancelled by the operators due to weather conditions or other unforeseeable circumstances, customers will receive a full refund or credit.