Reviews

I had a lovely day there. It's got some great old homes and stores to look at and explore that are full of antique furnishings to resemble the past. They have quite a few bbq facilities some as you ju... read moreI had a lovely day there. It's got some great old homes and stores to look at and explore that are full of antique furnishings to resemble the past. They have quite a few bbq facilities some as you just drive in near the carpark central to everything and a bbq area around the back near the water that's where we had lunch it was lovely and peaceful we bought our own bbq with us plus they have food you can buy at reasonable prices if you don't want to cook your own. There are horses,sheep ,donkeys that I saw. Plenty of space for kids to run around. I purchased some lovely pottery from a Lollie shop with pottery in the back.I took heaps of photos & a lovely lady working there let me take her photo and she was dressed in a lovely dress from the past. There is a train ride and also a tractor ride there kids would love. I love the set up there and will certainly go there again as I will explore more as I got there late. It's a cheap day out as only $5 to get in and lots to see. The old classroom desks remind me when I was in school. It's a really fascinating place to see. read less

Very reasonably priced. Fun day to spend with family. Lots of costumed actors, makes the place feel real old timey. Spent couple hrs here. Can get busy. Worth the travel

You can really feel the spirit of the time.Lots of kids and family attractions.Lots of parking.You can picnic in the area or use the nice coffee shop there.The structures are authentic up to the small... read moreYou can really feel the spirit of the time.Lots of kids and family attractions.Lots of parking.You can picnic in the area or use the nice coffee shop there.The structures are authentic up to the smallest details. It's a place frozen in time. Everyone is dressed up to fit the time of early settlers.You get to see how kids were educated in the day and lots of other sights and sounds to really take you back in time.Highly recommended. read less

Good place to visit and see how the early settlers lived, toilets and picnic tables, train rides for little and big kids, lolly shop with bullseye and gobstoppers etc, good Honey shop as well, admissi... read moreGood place to visit and see how the early settlers lived, toilets and picnic tables, train rides for little and big kids, lolly shop with bullseye and gobstoppers etc, good Honey shop as well, admission is only $5 photo of crew and convicts on the first fleet but much more information there. read less

Great atmosphere, horse and cart rides, train rides, animals. Sheering demos. Great Devonshire tea, blacksmith demos lolly shop. Or bring ur own picnic basket, or bring some sausages and cook up a ... read moreGreat atmosphere, horse and cart rides, train rides, animals. Sheering demos. Great Devonshire tea, blacksmith demos lolly shop. Or bring ur own picnic basket, or bring some sausages and cook up a feed on their bbqs. Great family day out all volunteers are dressed in old time clothes. Opens only on Sunday's. read less

A WONDERFUL PLACE TO VISIT. REALLY INTERESTED TO SEE THE OLDEN LIFE, WHAT THEY USED EVERY DAY. THE LIFE AND CULTURE.. A GREAT EXPERIENCE.. AS WE WENT BACK TO OLDEN ERA

Good for families to come with a picnic or BBQ lunch, maybe just not when it's a really hot day (even hotter in Windsor area). The school reenactment was interesting. Food available and not marked up ... read moreGood for families to come with a picnic or BBQ lunch, maybe just not when it's a really hot day (even hotter in Windsor area). The school reenactment was interesting. Food available and not marked up prices. They aren't good at catering for food intolerance though (no non-dairy options for beverages). All run by volunteers so open on Sundays and public holidays and other selected days only. read less

Fabulous place to go for that family get together, picnic. Much to do and see for all ages & all run by volunteers. Where else can you go for $5 an adult, it costs me double that to go visit someone i... read moreFabulous place to go for that family get together, picnic. Much to do and see for all ages & all run by volunteers. Where else can you go for $5 an adult, it costs me double that to go visit someone in hospital ... read less

Great place for family picnics and kids. Bicycles galore for free and the Devonshire teas are amazing. Had a brilliant day here on Father's day and to think it's all run by volunteers _ amazing. This ... read moreGreat place for family picnics and kids. Bicycles galore for free and the Devonshire teas are amazing. Had a brilliant day here on Father's day and to think it's all run by volunteers _ amazing. This place needs support to keep it going! read less

An insightful and interesting step back in time to see how the area was in early settlement times. The heritage group volunteers are friendly and very knowledgeable and happy to give details on each h... read moreAn insightful and interesting step back in time to see how the area was in early settlement times. The heritage group volunteers are friendly and very knowledgeable and happy to give details on each homestead on display. The food options were good and very reasonably priced. read less

This is a great place for a day out with family. Your kids will love the train ride and the wagon ride.Try to go has often as I can.

A fun day out ? We took our grandchildren to Australiana Pioneer Village. A lovely day out, the staff were all very friendly and had a family feel about it. The entry fee was really reasonable as were the food prices... read moreWe took our grandchildren to Australiana Pioneer Village. A lovely day out, the staff were all very friendly and had a family feel about it. The entry fee was really reasonable as were the food prices. A definite recommendation. read less

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

Great value day out This place is like stepping back in time. Fascinating insight into the lives of early European settlers.

Beautiful grounds, picnic areas, BBQs, toilets. Cheap entry, free parking. Friendly and kno... read moreThis place is like stepping back in time. Fascinating insight into the lives of early European settlers.

Beautiful grounds, picnic areas, BBQs, toilets. Cheap entry, free parking. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

If you are visiting Sydney, it's well worth a day trip to the Hawkesbury region. read less

Excellent Visit What a great day out we had. Such a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in a picturesque setting, what more could you ask for! A big thank you & well done for all your hard working volunteers, you are al... read moreWhat a great day out we had. Such a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in a picturesque setting, what more could you ask for! A big thank you & well done for all your hard working volunteers, you are all wonderful. What a great clean up job after the recent flood read less

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

Ghost Tour This is a really interesting place to visit but my favourite thing is the ghost tours run by APPI and they always provide a good well run ghost tour. You will be shown different areas, some will demon... read moreThis is a really interesting place to visit but my favourite thing is the ghost tours run by APPI and they always provide a good well run ghost tour. You will be shown different areas, some will demonstrate equipment and others focus on experiments or the more Victorian style spiritualism activities. There are no jump scares or set ups which I prefer.

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 these tours. read less

The place was fantastic and amazing. Great fun for family but only thing that annoyed us were fly. Not good ideas for picnicking in summer if you bringing strong smell food because of so many fly othe... read moreThe place was fantastic and amazing. Great fun for family but only thing that annoyed us were fly. Not good ideas for picnicking in summer if you bringing strong smell food because of so many fly other than that fantastic place and You will get the feeling of Aussie outback also you can dress up like cowboy (BYO) for great photos. Entry fee apply check their website or call read less

Employees at this place are friendly. There's a reasonable amount of things to see and do. Would recommend bringing your own food for a picnic or BBQ as it takes a long time for the food to be prepare... read moreEmployees at this place are friendly. There's a reasonable amount of things to see and do. Would recommend bringing your own food for a picnic or BBQ as it takes a long time for the food to be prepared no matter which place you choose. read less

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