Gona Barracks, Military heritage site in Kelvin Grove, Australia.
Gona Barracks is a large military training facility in Brisbane with buildings from different periods arranged around a central parade ground. The complex contains training halls, workshops, accommodation areas, and administration spaces that reflect how a military base operates.
The facility was established before World War I to train compulsory militia recruits in Queensland. Over the following decades, it expanded and adapted its role to serve as a training center for the Citizens Military Force.
The buildings show how the military adapted its structures as technology changed over time. Walking through the site, you notice the contrast between older brick structures and later additions that reflect shifting military needs.
The site is spread across a large area in Kelvin Grove, so give yourself time to walk around and explore the different sections. Visiting the information center can help you understand the layout and find the highlights that interest you most.
The complex preserves buildings that show how the military transitioned from using horses to motorized vehicles in the early 1900s. Walking through the older sections reveals how this shift in technology influenced the design and layout of training spaces.
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