Burrandowan Station Homestead

Burrandowan Station Homestead is a mid-1800s rural property near Durong with three connected buildings made from split timber and iron roofs. The structures show traditional building methods that developed between 1843 and 1927, with sections for cooking, dining, and sleeping.

Henry Stuart Russell founded this pastoral station in 1843 as one of the earliest European settlements in the Wide Bay region of Queensland. The property grew over decades as buildings took shape gradually, showing the early years of European farming in Australia.

The name comes from an Aboriginal language and means big wind, showing how Indigenous and European histories intersected in this region. Visitors can see how early settlers adapted to the landscape they found.

The property sits along Kingaroy Road in the South Burnett Region and can be explored on foot around the grounds. The original buildings are visible from outside, and the location gives a clear sense of how early settlements were positioned in this rural area.

The property has an unusual tennis court built on top of an ant bed, a practical solution that early settlers created. The buildings also contain bricks with patterns made by a Scottish manufacturer, showing trade connections from that era.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -26.41900,151.32820

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00