Four agriculture machinery themed museums and attractions
A look at some of Australia’s standout machinery landmarks worth visiting this festive seasonAs Christmas approaches, we’re rounding up four agricultural machinery museums and attractions that you can add to your road trip these holidays.
Big Tractor, Western Australia
More than a year on from its unveiling, the Big Tractor has cemented itself as a key attraction in Carnamah.
The structure is a five-times-scale replica of the Chamberlain 40K – the first tractor built in WA when it entered production in 1949 – standing 11.5 metres high and 16 metres long.
The machine symbolised a post-war shift toward more powerful, locally engineered equipment, until a significant decline in demand in the mid-1980s forced Chamberlain to cease production.
The project was decades in the making, originally driven by WA Vintage Tractor and Machinery Association founder Bob Lukins.
Constructed by DIAB Engineering in Geraldton using more than 40 tonnes of steel, the replica attracted over 2000 people to its official opening in 2024.
Horsepower Highway, Western Australia
The Horsepower Highway in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt has become well known for its creative take on rural machinery history.
Local volunteers have restored and repurposed tractors into roadside displays that line the trail between Broomehill and Gnowangerup.
Each installation has its own name and story, showcasing the region’s strong connection to machinery and the ingenuity of the communities that maintain it. Notable attractions include Bertha, a 1937 International McCormick-Deering T20, and Lizzy, a steam tractor imported in 1889.
It’s an easy and worthwhile detour for anyone passing through the area.
Wheatlands Agricultural Machinery Museum, Victoria
Located in Warracknabeal, Victoria, the Wheatlands Agricultural Machinery Museum houses the largest collection of historical farm machinery in Australia.
Operating since 1973, the museum showcases everything from early hand tools and horse-drawn implements to steam machinery, tractors, engines, harvesters and implements spanning multiple decades.
Spread across a 40-acre site, Wheatlands features hundreds of machines displayed both indoors and outdoors.
Adjacent to the main building is a replica of the Log ‘Smithy’ hut where Hugh McKay built the world’s first Sunshine Stripper-Harvester in 1884 – a pivotal development in agricultural machinery history.
Inside the museum, the Don Wurfel Grain Collection displays more than 1000 grain samples from 40 countries.
It remains a must-see stop for machinery enthusiasts visiting the Wimmera.
Gunnedah Rural Museum, New South Wales
The Gunnedah Rural Museum in New South Wales features more than 23,000 exhibits covering machinery, transport and rural heritage.
Its tractor and stationary engine displays are a highlight, while the broader collection – ranging from tools to early farm equipment – provides a comprehensive view of how local industries developed over time.
Operated largely by volunteers, the museum continues to grow through contributions from surrounding farms and private collectors.
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