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PUZZLES
jigsaw
family
wood
metal
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BOOKS
chess
mensa
maths
science
lateral thinking
logic thinking
murder mystery
fun
SCIENCE
general
novelty
wind-up
dinosaurs
kits
electrical
spy
magnets
GAMES
board
.family.
young
CONSTRUCTION
.general.
flyers
craft
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GIFT VOUCHERS_
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The categories above will lead you into our online catalogue and shopping experience

 

High Voltage Lightning show
starring Van de Graaff generator, 20,000 volt Jacob's Ladder
& the awesome Tesla Coil (sparks over 1 metre long)
NOW OPEN
a 12 minute automated live show in the theatrette
running regularly throughout the day (no booking necessary)
adults - $6     children (15 yrs & under) - $4     Family - $20
It is scarry for young children as there are times of darkness
& there are real one metre electrical sparks that are very loud (ear muffs are provided).
This is the real thing.

still lots of hands-on fun
puzzles, games & activities to enjoy - all free

This web site is now over 10 years old. It is to be upgraded to better reflect all the new innovations that have been happening over the last 10 years. These include the new exhibitions of the Lightning Show, a new display area previously unused, showing over 30 3D  Magic Eye images & the upgraded hands-on  science display area. In fact, there is now over 70 sq m of exhibition space separate from the retail area that is spread throughout Selwood. All this should happen before April 2012.

If you are looking for a special gift for a child, student or adult, you will be amazed at the choice.

There is well over 1000 different items suitable for all ages always in stock.

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A small selection of the most popular items can be found in this on-line catalogue and e-commerce website. If you do not see what you are after, then please contact us by e-mail, phone or fax, it is quite possible it will be in stock in our gift shop.

Selwood Science and Puzzles is located in the mid mountains at Hazelbrook, near Lawson, between Springwood and Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains National Park, around 90 minutes from Sydney Region and very easily reached from the Western Suburbs. If driving, turn under the railway line at Hazelbrook, then turn left to 41 Railway Pde.

Selwood is becoming a growing tourist attraction and an important education resource centre as there are many hands-on activities and educational gifts available.

In September 2007 Selwood Science & Puzzles was awarded "BEST CHILD FRIENDLY" business in the Blue Mountains & also won the HARRY HAMMOND GOLD AWARD as the best business in the mountains. Selwood Science & Puzzles also made the finals in the "INNOVATION" catagory in 2008 & in the "RETAIL SHOPPING" catagory in 2009.

HOURS
Open 10am-4pm Thursday - Monday including weekends
open everyday during school holidays
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year''s Day, Good Friday & Anzac Day

The Puzzle Room is full of all types of puzzles, jigsaws, including 3D jigsaw puzzles, as well as wood, metal, educational, executive, and much more including the Binary Arts range.

The Bookshop is absolutely full of different puzzle and science books. There are puzzle and maze books ranging from easy to brainteaser & Mensa teasers. A real challenge for even the best lateral and logical thinkers. Biology and maths books, murder mystery and chess books also feature.

The Science lab has science kits and toys that are mainly for students and the enthusiast who would like to understand more. These include dinosaur, electricity, electronics, crystal growing, engineering and chemistry sets to name a few. You will be amazed at the number of science activities we have using common chemicals found around the house. There are also many items from the CSIRO Double Helix Science Club catalogue continually in stock.

You will find a range of specialty items; dinosaurs to tempt the budding palaeontologist, telescopes for the amateur astronomy buff, powerful enough for viewing the moon and closer planets in the solar system, and star gazing, magic tricks and optical illusions etc.

Selwood Science and Puzzles, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, conveniently located close to Richmond and Windsor in the Hawkesbury, The Hills District and Macarthur Regions, and in particular Penrith Valley and Blacktown, Parramatta.

The catalogue is continually being updated, so not all products will be available online
Please come again soon, or contact us with any specific requests

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