Mortels Sheepskin Factory
Located in Beresfield, New South Wales, Mortels Sheepskin Factory not only sells you their products, but teaches how they are made and the history of sheepskin in Australia. Unfortunately shut during our visit, we were unable to view the factory, but we did tour the museum and see the giant Ugg boots.
Mortels Sheepskin Factory Museum
The museum is free to enter, so while there go in for a look. Although it’s small, the displays and information boards explain the history of sheepskin in Australia. Exhibits from wool presses to World War One soldier’s jackets make it worth the visit.
Sheepskin Jacket From World War One 
Inside the Museum 
Inside the Museum
Giant Ugg Boots
Entering Thornton, you can’t miss the giant Ugg boots. Originally painted as regular sheepskin, but now upgraded with aboriginal artwork, they look amazing.
If you are into seeing all of the “big” things in Australia, this is a must see.
The Big Ugg Boots 
The Big Ugg Boots
Shop and Café
Of course, a visit here must include a visit to the shop, so that you can sample and maybe buy some of the excellent items for sale. Everything sheepskin, from Ugg boots and coats, car seats covers and blankets.
There’s also a café so when you need to recharge after learning all about sheepskin there’s one on hand.
To see what else there is to do in New South Wales, please see some of our other stories.