Taromeo Homestead, homestead at off the D'Aguilar Highway, Benarkin, South Burnett Region, Queensland
Taromeo Homestead is a 19th-century home on a large property in Queensland that served as a working station. The buildings are made of stone and timber and sit among granite outcrops and tall trees, featuring a main house, stables, a store, a blacksmith's shop, and a butcher's shop.
Settlement began around 1842 when Simon Scott took up the land and established a cattle farm that would last for generations. During the 19th century, Taromeo became a stop on a trade route between Brisbane and Nanango, underscoring its importance as a local trading and travel point.
The name Taromeo is rooted in Queensland's early settlement period and remains closely tied to the Scott family, who shaped the land and community. Walking through the site, you see how the buildings nestle among granite rocks and old trees, reflecting the practical daily life of pioneers.
The site remains a working private property today, so advance notice is needed to visit the buildings on the grounds. The cemetery is open to visitors and has been carefully restored after flood damage.
A walled cemetery on the grounds holds graves dating back to the 1850s, some belonging to the Scott family and others to farm workers. After severe flooding in 2011, local volunteers rebuilt the stone walls and restored the headstones, preserving memory of the earliest settlers.
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