Tomahawk Creek Huts

Tomahawk Creek Huts are around 19 traditional structures built with corrugated iron and large stones across bushland in central Queensland. They are scattered over the landscape, each showing different building methods and later additions.

The huts began appearing in the 1960s when miners came seeking gemstones in this region. The area was later designated as a fossicking zone and is now heritage-protected.

The huts show how miners built their homes from available materials and adapted their way of living to the harsh gemstone-mining region. Visitors can still see today how people lived with creativity and resourcefulness in this remote place.

The location is very remote and reached by unsealed roads, so a vehicle suitable for rough terrain is helpful. Visitors should bring water and supplies and be prepared for basic conditions.

Some of the huts started as caravans and were gradually expanded with extra rooms and lean-tos. This step-by-step growth made each one a personal project of its residents.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -23.36590,147.44120

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40