Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition and Information Centre

The Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition Centre was officially opened by the Hon Paul Lennon, Premier of Tasmania and Tasmanian Liberal Senator Stephen Parry, representing Federal Regional Services Minister Warren Truss on Tuesday 13th December 2005.  The centre features local resident Francis Ransley's collection of veteran motor cars, including a 1903 Model A Ford, one of only two in existence and the equal oldest Ford in the world.

The $1.4 million centre was jointly funded by the State and Federal Governments and the Waratah-Wynyard Council.

It also houses the Wynyard Visitor Information Centre and Wonders of Wynyard Gallery.  The gallery features changing exhibitions of local "wonders", including artworks and displays of regional and state significance.

 A visitor who walks into the Wynyard Visitor Centre can be sure of a friendly greeting. Welcoming visitors to Wynyard is the pleasant task of the Volunteers of the Wynyard Visitor Centre. Some forty residents share their enthusiasm for the beauty of the north west with the many visitors who use the service each year. An extensive knowledge of the region is essential, so most of the Volunteers are retirees who have lived in the district all their lives. Questions on road and weather conditions, driving times, tides, flora and fauna, good fishing spots and history are just some of the topics they deal with. To keep abreast of the latest trends the Volunteers regularly hire a bus to take them on trips to familiarise themselves with the newest attractions, accommodation and restaurants.

The Centre carries brochures for the immediate area and also for attractions further afield that may require advance booking. The Centre also offers for sale, a great range of local art and craft as well as a good assortment of souvenirs.  A booking service for accommodation and tours statewide, National Park passes for sale has been established.

Each October our hardworking band put in many extra hours on the numerous tasks associated with the Bloomin' Tulips! Festival , when the town plays host to the several thousand people who come to see the glorious tulips and to participate in festivities.

Contact Details are as follows:

 Telephone

 Fax

 Email Address

 Postal Address

PO Box 168,
WYNYARD   TAS   7325
or
8 Exhibition Link
WYNYARD   TAS   7325

 Website

http://www.wowtas.com/pages/welcome/

Veteran Car Entry Fees:  

FEE DESCRIPTION

FEE BASIS 

2011/2012
FEES AND CHARGES
(GST INCL) 

Adult Entry

per person

$   8.00

per person

$   7.00

per person

$   3.50

per family

$ 18.00

per person

$ 17.00

per person

$   4.50

Entry to Visitor Centre and Gallery is free

Opening Hours:

All year round from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday

BID FOR ALEXANDER MOVEMENT WORLD CONGRESS

Update - October 26, 2011 

While The Alexander Practitioners Australia were unsuccessful in their bid to nominate Wynyard as host venue for the 2016-17 Alexander Movement World Congress, there are plans for a number of smaller events in January 2014 to commemorate 120years since FM Alexander commenced his teaching career.

The events will bring a lot of attention on Wynyard and create interest in the district, the birthplace of the discoverer of the Alexander Technique, Frederick Matthias Alexander.

In 2009 Alexander Practitioners Australia conducted its national conference in Wynyard when the Council provided a civic reception for delegates and when initial interest in hosting the World Congress was sparked.

The Council thanks APA for its bid.