Australian Wool Shed with its famous Woolshed Ram Show and sheering sheep dog performances cuddly koalas farm animals wombats emus kangaroos whip-cracking exhibitions waterslide country barn dances souvenir shop cafes and restaurants wedding venue provided a major Brisbane tourist attraction for many years before closing in 2008 to be redeveloped as the housing development Woolshed Grove.
Over the years it brought many busloads of tourists from Japan and elsewhere to have their photos taken with koalas and be fed and entertained in true Aussie style.
For some time locals in the streets close by were allowed subsidised meals as thanks for their patience on nights when bush dances kept the valley alive with music.