Mayes Cottage, Heritage house museum in Kingston, Australia
The cottage features four main rooms, extensive verandahs, a steep pyramid roof, and a detached kitchen building with exposed external timber framing.
John and Emily Mayes arrived from England in 1871, selecting 321 acres of land at Scrubby Creek where they constructed their first slab hut in 1872.
The property demonstrates early Queensland settlement patterns through its preserved architecture, farming equipment, and domestic artifacts from the 1880s period.
Visitors can explore the museum Thursday through Saturday from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with free guided tours and educational programs for school groups.
The property maintains its original mango trees from the 1800s, where modern visitors can enjoy picnics in the same location the Mayes family cultivated their crops.
Location: Queensland
Website: https://logan.qld.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/arts-culture-and-heritage/mayes-cottage
GPS coordinates: -27.65260,153.11700
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:05
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