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Tasmanian Wool Centre.

Church Street, Ross, Tasmania 7209, Australia
+61 3 6381 5466
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Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Ross
Type: Museums
Traveler Description: Ross is a picturesque convict-era village in trhe heart of Tasmania, in a region famed for its fine merino wool.  The Wool Centre at Ross is the... more »
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Buderim, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

This is an interesting place not for the goods on sale but for the history of sheep and wool production in Australia. It give you a pretty good picture of the history of wool in Australia from the 19th century to the present. Worth while and the products that are on sale are good as well.

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Richmond, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

Every so often, you follow advice that takes you off the main route - in this case, the Midland Highway between Launceston and Hobart. We're glad we did! The town of Ross is about the half-way point of this trip, and a great place to break the journey. Ross has three attractions to interest you, along with lunch facilities. First... More

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Margaret River
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

Beautiful woollen wear but the hero was the historical display at the back. I could have spent far longer there and it was a snapshot of colonial times. Don't ,iss it and leave a generous donation!

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Boonah, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

We could have spent a lot of time in this fascinating museum and woollen store. There are hands on and static exhibits as well as a DVD playing. The building is very historic and all is well laid out and easy to follow. Some wonderful garments to purchase. Well worth a visit. Donation box inside but no entry charge. Well... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

I spent 2 nights at Ross in a converted cottage on the cherry farm Somercotes, which is also a working sheep farm. I visited the Wool Centre which had a display of how the places were named and by whom. Very interesting as some places were renamed from the first person who found it to the name of the queen... More

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Tassie tourers
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012

This venture has kept the town alive. It is top quality, cafe and shop. The free tour is also interesting.

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Katoomba, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2012

Friendly staff, brought some very nice wool. Interesting place, with a display at the back of the shop

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Hobart
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2012

It is interesting to have a look at the sheep/wool museum area to the back of the shop - I was fortunate to have also timed my visit when they also were hosting the exhibition on Governor Lachlan Macquarie which I found very interesting, as this was due to finish in April it must have stimulated sufficient interest for it... More

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alex hills Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 1, 2012

Just a beautiful place.. an extremely interesting museum, a shop, a tourist information center. This place has the lot and more!! Just wonderful friendly women operate this centre. We would have surely missed a heap of things if we hadn't gone in there.. so thanks!!

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hobart
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2012

We always pop into the wool centre if we go through Ross. The woollen products on sale are first class and the display is worth seeing. You really gain a sense of place here.

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