Ballandean Homestead

The residential complex includes a masonry house with wide verandas, a detached kitchen, creamery, killing shed, milking shed, and stables near Sundown National Park.

The property began as one of Queensland's earliest pastoral runs in 1840, managed by Robert Ramsay Mackenzie before Henry Hedger Nicol established it in 1845.

The homestead represents the architectural evolution of Queensland pastoral properties, featuring thick rendered brick walls, coved ceilings, and French doors from mid-19th century.

The property maintains several agricultural structures, including a long milking shed, blacksmith forge remains, and a bread oven within the timber-framed kitchen building.

The site produced high-quality wool due to the absence of common pasture pests, contributing to its recognition in Queensland's agricultural development.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -28.81960,151.78800

Latest update: March 10, 2025 09:27