Boondooma Homestead
GETTING HERE
If you're making your way inland from the Sunshine Coast it will only take you an hour and forty-five minutes to take the northern route via Gympie and Kilkivan to Goomeri.
OPENING TIMES
Make sure you leave at least two hours to peruse through the museum
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Sunday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
Other times can be booked for groups by prior arrangement.
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About the Homestead
Situated near the convergence of Boondooma Creek and the Boyne River, Boondooma Homestead stands as a cherished heritage-listed complex and a registered caravan park, preserving the rich legacy of Queensland's pioneering past.
Originally established as the heart of Boondooma Station in 1846 by three enterprising Scotsmen, this historic homestead complex occupies a significant place in the region's history. Its original boundaries stretched from the hill east of Proston to Brovinia Creek in the north, Darr Creek in the south, and the imposing Dividing Range in the west.
The homestead itself, constructed between the 1850s and 1870s, serves as a tangible link to the past, with its main surviving buildings including a stone structure and timber house dating back to the mid-19th century. Among its notable features are a dining room erected in the 1870s, a walkway connecting the house and dining room, a cooling shed, and cow bails that once served as stables prior to 1939. Additionally, visitors can explore a structure that operated as a postal receiving office from the 1860s and a garage built in the 1950s.
Surrounding the homestead complex, the grounds bear witness to a meticulously planned garden, featuring an orchard of citrus trees and mature plantings such as blackbean, bottle, oak, pine, and pepperina trees. Trellises for grape vines, well-tended garden beds, and various fences further enhance the charm of this historic setting, providing visitors with a glimpse into the daily life and agricultural pursuits of the early settlers.
With its rich history, architectural significance, and picturesque surroundings, Boondooma Homestead offers a captivating journey through time, inviting visitors to explore and appreciate the enduring legacy of Queensland's pioneering heritage.
ABOUT PROSTON
he Proston area was built on the back of hardworking farmers who came to the region after the Queensland Government decided to open up the land to more intensive settlement in 1910. A ballot for the land was held with 500 people, including a syndicate from England, all arriving at the Wondai Land Court hoping to be one of the future landholders. With no reliable water available until Boondooma Dam was built in the 1980s, times were tough for Proston producers and the township life on the land was extremely hard.
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CONTACT THE MUSEUM
Address: 8262 Mundubbera Durong Rd, Boondooma
Phone: 07 4168 0159