Westbrook Homestead, Heritage homestead in Toowoomba Region, Australia.
Westbrook Homestead features thick double walls of basalt stone, extensive cedar joinery, and wide verandahs overlooking Westbrook Creek at coordinates 27°36'8"S, 151°47'52"E.
The property, established in 1841 by John 'Tinker' Campbell, became one of the first pastoral stations on the Darling Downs after botanist Allan Cunningham discovered the area.
During World War II, the homestead transformed into a refuge for children from Tufnell Home and later operated as a boarding school teaching academics and agriculture.
The 23-hectare property contains two main stone buildings constructed between 1864 and 1867, with modern facilities added during renovations in 1949 and 1999.
A freestone block above the entrance displays 'McL & B 1867', marking the initials of John Donald McLean and William Beit who built this bluestone structure.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -27.60080,151.79400
Latest update: March 14, 2025 18:36
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