Penong Windmill Museum
Penong Windmill Museum
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PamNord
Adelaide, Australia108 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Really interesting and well thought out collection of windmills - this was obviously a labour of love for the volunteers who sourced, collected, repaired and constructed the windmills.
Just wished there was a bit more information explaining how the windmills worked for water pumping and for power generation.
Definitely worth a visit.
Just wished there was a bit more information explaining how the windmills worked for water pumping and for power generation.
Definitely worth a visit.
Written 4 January 2022
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia29,056 contributions
Mar 2022
There is not a lot going for Penong but it seems that windmills are its claim to fame. One assumes there was underground water as the place has many windmills as you go in and the museum has a quirky collection of old windmills that was very interesting. They claim to have the largest; great if its is correct.
Written 18 March 2022
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Mark T
Port Kennedy, Australia346 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
This quirky museum has a multitude of different windmills that have been an important part of Australia's farming heritage.
In particular the large 35ft windmill has a fabulous history from the Commonwealth Railways and it is very impressive as one of the largest windmills ever built.
This is a very worthwhile stop at Penong. The kids will enjoy pumping water on the swing too.
In particular the large 35ft windmill has a fabulous history from the Commonwealth Railways and it is very impressive as one of the largest windmills ever built.
This is a very worthwhile stop at Penong. The kids will enjoy pumping water on the swing too.
Written 21 February 2023
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Anne
Adelaide, Australia10 contributions
Jul 2020
This place is brilliant - so many hours of voluntary work from the local community for all travellers to enjoy. Photographed just on sunset - absolutely spectacular. Don’t drive through Penong without stopping here, you won’t regret it.
The ‘comet’ windmill will take your breath away - it’s SO BIG.
The ‘comet’ windmill will take your breath away - it’s SO BIG.
Written 1 August 2020
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Xanerin
Alice Springs, Australia1,473 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
What an amazing collection of windmills including the largest windmill in Australia. So unique and informative and definitely should be on your list of thing to see. Had the best time! Ps. Please donate some spare change to maintain this excellent free museum.
Written 30 December 2020
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Jacqueline S
Kiama, Australia58 contributions
Nov 2021 • Business
Definitely worth a visit - the huge Comet windmill is a bonus. Great place for sunset pictures and then we were treated to a full on lightning storm from the veranda of our cabin. Cabins at nearby caravan park were good too.
Written 10 November 2021
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WestSydney
Bundanoon, Australia539 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
This is an outdoor museum and it’s free entry. Lots of restored windmills placed within a park. Try the swing that pumps the water. A good kids activity especially if you are looking to break your journey,just off the Eyre Highway.
Written 27 August 2022
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Christine C
67 contributions
Jul 2021
This was such an unexpected delight! The neighbouring hamlets and areas are dotted with windmills of all shapes and sizes for kms and it was terrific to see examples all congregated in the heart of Penong. We spent some time examining and inspecting each design. What was interesting was how they were depicted in differing light throughout the day: great for photographs. The explanations that accompanied each was enlightening and helpful. It is free but there was a donation box that deserves adding to.
Written 12 July 2021
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Jan s
Traralgon, Australia3,649 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
Penong has long been known as the town with the windmills so it's great to see that a group of locals have gotten together and collected and restored a number of these popular icons. I was a bit saddened that they all look so bright and shiny with their new sails, but then read that they have endeavoured to restore one of each type of windmill used in the area in working order. I'm sure most had old sails NOT in working order. You can actually drive a small circuit around the windmills but it's better to get out and read all the info on each type. We stayed in a great caravan park across from them and loved to see one lit with coloured lights at night.
Written 4 September 2016
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barrynmarg
Bordertown, Australia68 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Windmills have played an important part in the towns history supplying water. The display is excellent. Set in a park style this is a unique display of a variety ranging from small to huge.
Colored lights add to the attraction in the town.
The caravan park adjacent is excellent.
Amenities spotlessly clean .
Powered sites are large with many drive through. Fine white gravel is used instead of grass sites -spotlessly clean and tidy.
Friendly operators make it an ideal stopover.
Recomended.
Colored lights add to the attraction in the town.
The caravan park adjacent is excellent.
Amenities spotlessly clean .
Powered sites are large with many drive through. Fine white gravel is used instead of grass sites -spotlessly clean and tidy.
Friendly operators make it an ideal stopover.
Recomended.
Written 12 October 2016
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Hi Christine C,
I saw your post and thinking you might also been at Lake MacDonnell. May I ask if you think an ordinary SUV can make it from Adelaide to the lake? Someone suggested to get a 4WD. I am in doubt.
Thank you in advance.
Written 17 November 2021
HI Alan
the Lake is perfectly accessible in an ordinary SUV from Adelaide..
Regards
Christine
Written 18 November 2021
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