Morrisons Huon Pine Sawmill
Morrisons Huon Pine Sawmill
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A family owned and operated sawmill specialising in Huon Pine and other unique Tasmanian timbers. Operated from this location since the 1940’s and tin by the Morrison family for 4 generations, the Sawmill is steeped in local history. Open daily September to June -times may change June, July and August. A talk and demonstration is held each day at approximately 3pm, please be at the mill by 2.45pm so you do not miss out! Photo display and DVD playing throughout the day. Free entry. Sales include...chopping boards, coasters, turning blanks, table/bar tops, local wood turner and lots of other Tasmanian made products which are for sale in our little shop located within the sawmill. You can find us on the waterfront, just walk through the little gate and look for our red open flags! Everyone welcome, we look forward to seeing you soon.
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John W
Young, Australia3 contributions
Feb 2020
Facinating. It was a grerat opportunity to see items created from the different woods "in the raw" and also "fininshed items".
The people were knowledgeable friendly and most of all "true".
NOthing was out of bounds so we could ask the "silly" question
The people were knowledgeable friendly and most of all "true".
NOthing was out of bounds so we could ask the "silly" question
Written February 29, 2020
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JackieH
Australia135 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
We visited the sawmill to watch the demonstration of the sawmill in action. It was really worth the visit to watch the 140 year old saw cutting through the beautiful Huon pine like it was butter, and the smell from the wood was sublime.
We ended up chatting to Brendon and purchasing a beautiful slab of 500 year old huon pine to take home.
Don't miss visiting this piece of history run by 3 generations of the Morrison family.
Thanks Brendon for helping us with a wonderful piece of history to put in our new home....and helping us to attach it safely to the car!
Highly recommend, there's lots of beautifully hand made and local Tasmania products to buy.
We ended up chatting to Brendon and purchasing a beautiful slab of 500 year old huon pine to take home.
Don't miss visiting this piece of history run by 3 generations of the Morrison family.
Thanks Brendon for helping us with a wonderful piece of history to put in our new home....and helping us to attach it safely to the car!
Highly recommend, there's lots of beautifully hand made and local Tasmania products to buy.
Written February 22, 2021
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NeilC2607
Gunnedah, Australia803 contributions
Dec 2020 • Friends
Once an old industrial woking wood mill, now only used for hobby sawmilling.
Some very beautiful pieces of work for sale, finished and raw wood.
The owner is very talented in his skills of turning wood into masterpieces.
Some very beautiful pieces of work for sale, finished and raw wood.
The owner is very talented in his skills of turning wood into masterpieces.
Written December 7, 2020
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KandTCanberra
Canberra329 contributions
Sep 2022
This working Huon Pine sawmill is absolutely the "must visit" in Strahan. The old machinery, still working is fantastic. The process of recovering decades old fallen Huon Pine logs (that look worthless) and turning them into beautiful useful timber pieces is amazing. There is so much to see and so much to ponder buying - but the real bargains are the many varied pieces of unfinished Huon Pine pieces (offcuts) that are practically given away (some for as little as $2). This mill is worth a good hour of your time.
Written October 10, 2022
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Michelle Roberts
79 contributions
Apr 2021
Great working sawmill that you can walk around and watch the guys in action and they are very helpful if you have any questions. Unfortunately the shop was closed but the sawmill had a few things in there for sale.
Great works of art in chopping boards etc. Well worth a visit to check out the huon pine.
Great works of art in chopping boards etc. Well worth a visit to check out the huon pine.
Written May 5, 2021
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Albywon
Sydney, Australia13,671 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Near the tourist centre of Strahan this is well worth a visit. We arrived near 5pm so now work happening however still worth looking at the olde world e tools and saws.
Giftshop a definite plus is offcuts of Huon Pine for $5 (see photo) among other more expensive gifts.
Giftshop a definite plus is offcuts of Huon Pine for $5 (see photo) among other more expensive gifts.
Written January 11, 2023
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PeterLangston
Tamworth, Australia1,057 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
At 3:00pm, we went to Morrison's Huon Pine Mill and watched the current descendent of the Morrison clan use a vertical saw to cut a Huon Pine log. The saw is powered by an electric engine these days but previously it was steam. The big cross cut saw moves up and down and an automated ratcheting crank pulls the cradle through on which the log is pinned. Although it seems slow, it cuts at 3cm a minute. Morrisons have permission to retrieve fallen logs from the wilderness areas or logs and branches found floating. No live trees are to be felled. Commentary was a bit sporadic. Mor risings themselves seem like down to earth people.
Written March 12, 2023
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John T
7 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Morrison’s sawmill was a very interesting place to visit. We were able to see a huge commercial saw in action cutting Huon pine logs. A commentary was provided along with this activity which was very informative. The gift shop had many beautiful wooden gifts to purchase.
Written February 18, 2023
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food_lover
Sydney, Australia111 contributions
Feb 2023
trees harvested here. The wood here is from reclaimed trees that were felled years ago. If you are into wood carving, off cuts of Huon Pine, Myrtle or Blackwood are available for less than a dollar a piece.
Written February 19, 2023
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Alana J
Cambridge, Australia21 contributions
Oct 2021
This was a perfect end to an incredible day after the World Heritage Cruise (Red Boat - locally owned). The beautiful smell to Houn Pine can be with you forever by purchasing up your own little piece of Tasmanian Timber. The only wood 🪵 at the Mill is from what naturally falls…..it is not logged - it is protected timber.
Written August 13, 2022
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Hi , I'm from the UK and am interested in a carving from Huon Pine. Can you give me an idea of the prices please?
Written January 31, 2017
I bought a hall table for about $850
Gotta say worth every cent...... I love it
Written February 3, 2017
Cost for 1 adult and 1 Pensioner and times for a Friday afternoon (11 Nov) please.
Written October 9, 2016
no cost at all - and you can buy huon pine artifacts there too
Written January 31, 2017
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