Barron Valley Hotel, Heritage hotel in Atherton, Australia.
The Barron Valley Hotel is a two-story brick building with 30 bedrooms, a central courtyard, and enclosed verandahs on Main Street. It offers accommodation, a dining area, bars, and a ballroom for gatherings and events.
The hotel was built in 1940-1941 and served as an Australian Army Officers Club during World War II, when General Sir Thomas Blamey based his headquarters there. The current building replaced three earlier structures that stood on the same site.
The Nasser family, Lebanese immigrants, has run this place for more than seven decades and shaped the local community. Their family business remains deeply rooted in Atherton's everyday life and identity.
The hotel is located in central Atherton and is easily walkable from the town center. Since it remains an active business offering accommodation and dining, it is best visited during regular operating hours.
The building on this site evolved from a simple shack serving gold prospectors into the substantial brick structure seen today. This transformation reflects how Atherton developed from a rough mining settlement into an established town.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -17.26520,145.47590
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22
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