Morrisons Huon Pine Sawmill, Tasmania, Australia
4.5 (414 reviews) Spent < 1 hour Ranking #3 in Strahan Speciality Museums
The greatest place!
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.
Address
The Esplanade, Strahan, Tasmania 7468 Australia
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Website
https://www.facebook.com/Morrisons-Huon-Pine-Sawmill-773044039443128/
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 15:21
User Ratings
4.5 based on (414 reviews)
Reviews
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4PeterLangston 5:00 PM Mar 11, 2023
A Touch Of The Past
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.
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5gt64gt 5:00 PM Jan 8, 2020
A MUST VISIT
We originally found this mill after completing the World Heritage Cruise of the Gordon River a couple of years ago and found it absolutely fascinating especially after learning where and how the logs were obtained. Enjoyed it enough to purchase a length of Huon Pine from Morrisons and have it shipped to Perth WA. Last month we were again in Strahan and visited the mill again and found it still had the same "charm" and wonderful helpful staff and purchased more lengths. Morrisons have a wide range of products, of the best quality and have no problems in arranging the transportation of timber to be sent at extremely reasonable prices. It really is a must place to visit.
