Hi everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. This week I am showing only one door from a fantastic building that I was able to see last weekend when visiting the Southern Highlands.
First a little bit of history –
The Burrawang General Store is a renowned café and store located in the small village of Burrawang, in the Southern Highlands. It was originally established in 1867 and has retained much of its old-world charm while offering modern appliances and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The General Store is known for its delicious, locally sourced meals and coffee, often enjoyed in a rustic setting that includes indoor seating, a veranda and garden views. It’s a popular spot for both locals and visitors exploring the scenic Highlands region.



However, we were saddened to discover that this store has actually just recently closed. The specific reason for its closure hasn’t been made public, however, it seems that management changes or evolving business conditions might have led to the closure. While the original café has closed, there are occasional events and pop-up dining experiences held at the site. Fortunately, this fantastic structure continues to be a beloved location in Burrawang village, attracting interest for its charm and heritage alike. I love the actual design of this store and although the door is not one that stands out, I feel like the door blends well very with the style of the building. I love the shutters on either side of the door and what a great sign above it. I doubt you would find a newspaper for one penny today!
I hope you’re all having a great week.
Wayne
Thank you Wayne for the great photos and the history of the general store. It looks well maintained, perhaps there are future plans for the place…lets hope. Some doors close but another as they say…opens. Love the sunshine you captured in the photo too!
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Thanks Suzette. Yes hopefully it will reopen in the not so distant future. I would love to take a look inside.
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Too bad it closed. Sounds impressive. Looks impressive too.
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Thanks Jean! I agree ☝🏽
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It is sad when a local establishment closes, especially one so charming and well loved. And I agree, the door is a nice one and suits the structure perfectly.
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Thank you! I totally agree, very sad indeed and such a waste. Hopefully one day it will reopen. If I had the money I would love to own a store like this.
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Sad that it’s closed, Wayne. It looks like a charming little place. I love that sign. Hard to imagine a time when a penny bought something of value (although I fondly remember penny candy). These are great photos.
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Oh I loved penny candies! Thanks Dan, hopefully it re-opens soon and I can show everyone inside.
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Nice!
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Thanks Sheree as always!
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lovely storefront. Had to look up the location.
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I loved the store front so much. I would love to live in the highlands but it’s so cold in winter. I didn’t move from the UK to live in the cold.
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How far out of Sydney is it? I saw it was halfway to Canberra but have no idea of the distances.
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Yes you’re absolutely right Pete. It’s in between Sydney and Canberra, about 1.5 hours from Sydney.
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And I’m aware that when you guys talkof cold, you mean 30C 🤣
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Haha you would think that in Australia but it can become very cold here, about 5 degrees Celsius. Plus temperatures here are not the same as back home. 16 degrees here feels very cold but in the UK that would be a warm day 🤷🏼♂️
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