Morayfield Plantation

Morayfield Plantation is a former sugar plantation site near Brisbane with archaeological remains from around 1860 still visible on the grounds. The location contains foundation ruins, handmade bricks, and fragments of the original processing facilities used in sugar manufacturing.

George Raff established this sugar plantation in 1866 and operated it for sugar, rum, and molasses production until closure in 1889. The site represents an early chapter in Queensland's sugar industry and remains an object of archaeological study today.

The plantation relied on laborers from the South Seas who performed sugar cultivation and processing work, shaping daily operations and reflecting colonial labor practices. Their labor was central to how the site functioned during its active years.

Visitors can examine the remaining ruins and artifacts at 34 Nolan Drive in Morayfield, where archaeological investigations continue. It is advisable to check local information beforehand to understand site access conditions and ongoing research activities.

A tramway system with horse-drawn carts moved harvested cane from the fields to the processing mill and then to the river wharf for export. This transport method was an effective way to handle large quantities of sugar cane during the early industrial era.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -27.10550,153.00150

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27