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There are over 300 recent reviews for The Australiana Pioneer Village on TripAdvisor and Google. Our passionate team of volunteers strives to make every trip to The Village an enjoyable experience for all. Come out and see why our customer reviews gained us the 2019 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.

Genuine Reviews
just had a family day...13of us had a wonderful time ..something for everyone,feeding the animals, tractor and train rides spotless picnic areas as were the toilets.volunteers were so helpful and frie... read morejust had a family day...13of us had a wonderful time ..something for everyone,feeding the animals, tractor and train rides spotless picnic areas as were the toilets.volunteers were so helpful and friendly.great time had by all. read less


margaret mooring
27/10/2019
Nice area for a nice picnic day by the lake. Kids can enjoy the animals and the nature and of course the displsys and the village. Allow at least 2 hours maybe more to see all the displays and any of... read moreNice area for a nice picnic day by the lake. Kids can enjoy the animals and the nature and of course the displsys and the village. Allow at least 2 hours maybe more to see all the displays and any of the rides. There is also s coffe place and a pub if you want to have something prepare for you. All in all Avery beautiful place, and the ticket is only $5 so you cannt go wrong! read less


Zisis Katavelis
12/01/2020
Great place to take the family and visitors from overseas to see and explore a part of Australia's history and heritage for a very, very cheap entry fee of $5per adult and $3 per child or $15 For a fa... read moreGreat place to take the family and visitors from overseas to see and explore a part of Australia's history and heritage for a very, very cheap entry fee of $5per adult and $3 per child or $15 For a family. The only issue is it's all CASH ONLY! Take plenty of small denomination notes like $5 or $10, max $20. Get there early to experience the full program. read less


Peter Anderson
26/09/2018

Our only detracting critique was it's a bit of 'spot the Aussie' atmosphere. Felt like an alien being outnumbered by noisy rude Asians and Indians. This especially in the Oxboro Inn where our lunch experience was sullied by the banter of loud gibberish Cantonese or Hindi lingo conversation and some little urchin repeatedly trying to sit in one of our chairs. Yep Aussies were the odd ones out, English obviously becoming a second language......Should've brought along my prayer mat to fully assimilate.
Other than that, had a g read less


Greg R
15/06/2021

It’s a great day out and quite close to home. The entry is quite cheap and to be honest I think i... read moreWe’ve visited the pioneer village a few times over the last couple of years with our young children.
It’s a great day out and quite close to home. The entry is quite cheap and to be honest I think it’s too cheap. It’s run by volunteers who have a genuine love for the village.
We’ve eaten at the small restaurant each time and have never been disappointed with the quality and quantity of the food.
Overall a great family day out. read less


ladybeetles
04/02/2019
Great little trip into Australia's past, enjoyed the few hours strolling around the grounds. Spacious and populatedwith real Aussie homesteads transported to the site, enjoyed it more than I thought I... read moreGreat little trip into Australia's past, enjoyed the few hours strolling around the grounds. Spacious and populatedwith real Aussie homesteads transported to the site, enjoyed it more than I thought I would read less


Beau Ushay
26/09/2017
The kids and I loved it. The volunteers that run the place are extremely friendly and helpful. It's was an awesome experience. The only regret I have is not taking the kids earlier as the shows start ... read moreThe kids and I loved it. The volunteers that run the place are extremely friendly and helpful. It's was an awesome experience. The only regret I have is not taking the kids earlier as the shows start at 10.30 and the last one is at 2.30pm. On Sundays the gates close at 4.00pm. But would definitely go back and recommend my friends. read less


Yesim Gulasi
26/03/2019

We took a packed lunch and as did many other families. Although food is available for purchase in various areas.
A good place to take the fam... read moreFor only $5 per adult you can spend the whole day here.
We took a packed lunch and as did many other families. Although food is available for purchase in various areas.
A good place to take the family. read less


Laura I
06/06/2019
Fantastic place to go to get a feel for colonial Australia. Food is amazing recommend the hamburgers. Volunteers are very friendly and knowledgeable, clearly dedicated to keeping the story going. Very... read moreFantastic place to go to get a feel for colonial Australia. Food is amazing recommend the hamburgers. Volunteers are very friendly and knowledgeable, clearly dedicated to keeping the story going. Very affordable, five stars! read less


Carolyn King
20/08/2020
Okay if you like a bit of history or looking for an easy day out with the family this is for you. We took a picnic and relaxed on the grass. You can get food & drink on site and sit down and have a me... read moreOkay if you like a bit of history or looking for an easy day out with the family this is for you. We took a picnic and relaxed on the grass. You can get food & drink on site and sit down and have a meal. Great for the kids who need space to enjoy themselves. A bit of entertainment on there special days. Check it out. read less


Anthony Simon
26/09/2018
What a great little place run by volunteers. Take a step back in time and enjoy a relaxing day out. Very affordable for the whole family. Have lunch in either little cafes on offer or take a picnic lu... read moreWhat a great little place run by volunteers. Take a step back in time and enjoy a relaxing day out. Very affordable for the whole family. Have lunch in either little cafes on offer or take a picnic lunch as we had and sit under a beautiful shaded tree. Enjoy 🙂 read less


Lynell Jordan
21/11/2020

Especially good for children who can get their... read moreTravel back 150 years to experience what it was like for the early settlers. A complete authentic village with so much to see and to get involved with.
Especially good for children who can get their Convict Identification Cards....but no Freedom Certificates!
And most cottages and shops are staffed by volunteers dressed up in authentic clothes.
Don't miss the school master keeping the children in discipline with his cane....whilst telling how it was for young people in the past
Choice of food ranging from traditional damper to modern burgers and steak sandwiches....or bring a picnic under the trees read less


TimH3854
18/04/2019
Went to the Cyberpunk function. Even without that event there is lots to see and do and take in the atmosphere. Everyone was so welcoming and helpful and smiling having a great time. Seema it's mostly... read moreWent to the Cyberpunk function. Even without that event there is lots to see and do and take in the atmosphere. Everyone was so welcoming and helpful and smiling having a great time. Seema it's mostly volunteers. We will definitely be back soon read less


Wally Anglesea
16/08/2019

The place is big enough to do your own ghost hunting experience at the end which is so much more than other tours offer so if you are into ghost hunts I highly recommend you try the read less


Erin B
19/08/2021
We had a amazing family day out. Beautiful historic site and great fun looking at old time stories and buildings.Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Greeting and dressed like the old days. When you... read moreWe had a amazing family day out. Beautiful historic site and great fun looking at old time stories and buildings.Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Greeting and dressed like the old days. When you standing on the main street It gives you the feeling that time traveled back for 100 years.Price is cheap. Lots activities to do. And the Devonshire tea is a must try.Only down side is the waiting time for the train ride. We waited 40mins to get the admin tickets and another 40mins to get a train ride.But still it doesn’t bother us enjoying the site.Great job. Would definitely recommend to others. read less


Bing Liu
15/06/2021
What a wonderful surprise, the place is staffed by very passionat volunteers, who were very happy to explain and share their knowledge about the pioneer days of NSW. and a grat picnic ground as welll.... read moreWhat a wonderful surprise, the place is staffed by very passionat volunteers, who were very happy to explain and share their knowledge about the pioneer days of NSW. and a grat picnic ground as welll. We are going back.Take you kids for a techno free day of entertainment read less


Keith Rowe
13/11/2019
Did the ghost tour. It was entertaining and was a good night out. Didn't see any ghosts but some people claim to have felt something. Our large group was broken into smaller groups. Each group had an ... read moreDid the ghost tour. It was entertaining and was a good night out. Didn't see any ghosts but some people claim to have felt something. Our large group was broken into smaller groups. Each group had an historian and a medium.Night started with fish, chips, salad and a cold drink. An alternate meal was chicken, chips, salad and a drink. At the end of the tour, coffee, tea, cakes and biscuits were served. read less


gerard yeo
26/09/2018
We love coming out to the Pioneer Village and taking a break from technology. Our kids have a great time exploring, the volunteers are always engaging and make it so much fun for everyone.There is ple... read moreWe love coming out to the Pioneer Village and taking a break from technology. Our kids have a great time exploring, the volunteers are always engaging and make it so much fun for everyone.There is plenty of parking available, you can pack a picnic or BBQ lunch and use the picnic tables and free bbqs Or you can purchase lunch and snacks on site, we had the fresh damper with butter and golden syrup and a delicious home made pea and ham soup with a fresh buttered roll for dipping.Entry is super cheap and there's loads of free activities to enjoy. The kids played checkers, quoits and rode on the penny farthing bicycles and learnt how to crack a whip. You can also take a ride on the mini train or go on a tractor ride for a small fee. Highly recommend a day at the village for the whole family read less


Lee Lemonakis
19/05/2021




