Port Macquarie Area Attractions Directory : Landmarks and Buildings
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Feel the atmosphere of this remarkable building; contemplate the early worshippers and the lives of those assigned to its construction. St Thomas' Church is the fifth oldest Anglican Church still in use in Australia. It was convict built and still retains original family pew boxes, built with high sides and raised to protect 'free' families from the gaze of convict worshippers.
Convicts began building St Thomas' Church in 1824. The walls consist of 365,000 hand made bricks and are about 1 metre...
During your visit to Port Macquarie you will be drawn to St Thomas' Church. In historical times as well as now the Church dominates the town by land and when on the river. The quaint church will captivate you as you take a walk around the grounds and, if it is open, have a glimpse inside.
Step back in time with a visit to Timbertown Wauchope, where you can ride the steam train, experience the bullocky display, observe the timber craftsmen at work and smell the coals of the blacksmith.
Set amongst 87 acres of natural forest, Timbertown is an entire village, re-created to demonstrate the struggles and achievements of Australia’s pioneers.
It is an authentic heritage township, where the steam train still runs, timber is still sawn and the bullock team still hauls its heavy loa...
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