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Caboolture / Caboolture Shire - Cities, Towns and Localities |
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Nestled between
Brisbane and the
Sunshine Coast, Caboolture
and Caboolture Shire is a region of contracts from the wonderful beaches of
Bribie Island through to the picturesque
D'Aguilar Ranges and all within
an hours drive of Brisbane. Check out our listing of attractions, events, and
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The Abbey
Museum of Art & Archaeology
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1-63 The Abbey Place, CABOOLTURE •
Ph: 07 5495 1652 •
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Open Mon-Sat. Closed Sunday, Christmas day and Good Friday
• A treasure house of world history! The
museum has won international acclaim for the quality of its displays and the
scope of its collections, from many different civilisations and cultures. Its
European collections of medieval art have a premier place in Australia.
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Caboolture
Historical Village
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Beerburrum Rd, CABOOLTURE •
Ph: 07 5495 4581 •
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Open 7 days a week. Closed 24, 25, 26 Dec and Good Friday
• A village in the making
continuing as an ongoing project, and with over 70 buildings of
historical significance, across 4 ha. Fun for the whole family including
miniature train, licensed bush pub, tea rooms, wagon rides, woodcraft and craft
shops, village potter, as well a number of museums. Advisable to allow at least
a minimum of 3 hours.
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Caboolture Warplane and Flight Heritage Museum
• Caboolture Airfield,
Hanger 104, McNaught Rd, CABOOLTURE
• Ph: 07 5499 1144
• Open 7 days a week.
Closed Christmas day, Boxing day and Good Friday
• The museum was established to
preserve and present part of the nation's aviation history with a focus on WWII
aircraft. There is an extensive collection of memorabilia that include engines,
static displays, photographic displays, military hardware and aircraft. All
aircraft are restored to flying condition, performing regularly at aviation
events. Displays include a P51 Mustang, Wirraways, Winjeel and a Russian MiG
17.
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• Queensland Events |
Check out
Caboolture Shire Council tourism site for up-to-date list of events.
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Medieval Tournament
• The Abbey
Museum of Art & Archaeology
• July
• The museum hosts its famous
Medieval Tournament. Thousands of people flock to watch the colourful spectacle
of jousting, mock combats, archery, dancing, music, crafts, living history
encampments and live theatre. The two-day event opens with a Grand Parade of
re-enactment groups from all over Australia and closes with a mighty castle
siege. Stained glass tours of the Abbey Church run at designated times dur9ing
the event.
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