Hou Wang Temple, Taoist temple and museum in Atherton, Australia
The Hou Wang Temple features a main hall, kitchen, and storerooms constructed with local timber and corrugated iron on Herberton Road in Atherton.
Chinese settlers established the temple in 1903 to serve over 1000 residents who worked as timber cutters, market gardeners, and maize growers in Queensland.
The temple contains traditional Chinese artifacts including a clapperless bell from 1895 and multiple carved timber panels imported directly from China.
The temple operates Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM, with guided tours ending at 1 PM and regular bus connections from Cairns.
This structure stands as the last remaining timber and iron Chinese temple in Australia and the only temple dedicated to Hou Wang outside China.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -17.27780,145.47100
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:50
Queensland contains historical shipwrecks, volcanic landscapes, and cave systems. The region houses a historical temple, rainforests, and nature parks. Notable sites include the SS Maheno shipwreck, Undara volcanic area, and Capricorn caves.
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