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NSW Government Heritage Council funding

NSW Government Heritage Council funding has contributed towards major repairs and maintenance to our 1912 Woolshed and Shearers’ Mess Hall & Kitchen. With skilled and experienced contractors, the functionality and longevity of these historic buildings will be ensured for decades. We welcome guests to visit these and other historic sites on Savernake Station by prior

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National Trust

National Trust has officially recognized the significance of Savernake Station: its value of our built heritage, natural environment, cultural (pioneer and aboriginal) history, agricultural history. Most importantly, how we’re managing it and sharing it with the general public. Have a look at their website here

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Red Kangaroo

A young red roo in our backyard!! First time we’ve ever seen one on the property. It must be getting very dry inland…

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Larkins Aircraft Supply Hand Fuel Bowser 1920s

Our old petrol pump could well be the only original working unrestored example in the world….!!

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Peugeots

One of our new displays: Range of Peugeots 1948-70 (+ Mimi the kelpie!)

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The birds will share water anywhere!

Fifth consecutive day over 40*…. whew. The birds will share water anywhere! (grey butcherbird had his fill; superb parrots & galah still drinking at stock trough)  

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Now listed on the official website

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/visit/ViewAttractionDetail.aspx?ID=5060976

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Swamp Wallabies

Visitors today saw 7 swamp wallabies in the forest. They were rapt!

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Wombat Sightings!

At last…. photographic proof of the presence of wombats in our forest, after three months of speculation about tracks, scats and burrows. This is a species never documented here before (since 1862). We’re excited and thankful for another amazing discovery on Savernake Station.

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