In Bundaberg, famous for its Rum and Sugar, is also famous for its handmade wooden barrels.
A cooper is someone who makes barrels, and some of the huge barrels holding 4 million liters of rum, (and there were 400 of them at the Rum Factory), have a life span of over 60 years. We were not able to photograph the Rum Barrels, just stand at the entrance and peer inside to sniff the rum aroma.
The Cooperage was situated on the same road as the Rum Factory, and is well worth a visit.
Entrance is free, and there is a shop, the workroom and huge shed of Barrels.
The Glass blower is housed in the same building so you get a double tour.
When they are there there is also demonstrations.
Parking is on the road in front of the Cooperage.
Formally Schmeider's Cooperage, Bundy Kegs now operates from the same building that has become famous for making American White Oak casks, suitable for holding spirits and fortified wines. Schmeider's Cooperage began in 1982 and was operated by Dave and Pam Schmeider.
Lee Bates and Justin Gillett are using both traditional and modern methods to produce a quality oak barrel that will give its owner a lifetime of enjoyment. The casks are produced from old wine & spirit casks that are selvedge from all over the country.
Visitors are welcome to the complex where they can see Lee and Justin working on their casks and also view the range of accessories that are available for their barrels.
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