Bellevue Homestead, Heritage homestead in Coominya, Australia
Bellevue Homestead is a timber-framed homestead complex in Coominya, moved from the Brisbane River banks in the 1970s. Its oldest sections date from the 1870s; after the 1893 flood the mud walls were clad outside with cedar weatherboards and inside with hoop pine boards under hessian and wallpaper. A 1903–1904 extension added a dining room, guest suite and servants' quarters.
The property originated in the 1840s as part of a large pastoral run focused on livestock operations in the region. The main residence was built gradually between 1872 and 1910, reflecting the growing prosperity and development of the settlement over several decades.
The property served as a social gathering place for the Brisbane River Valley region, hosting events and developing a recognized Hereford cattle breeding operation that gained attention across the country. Visitors today can sense this former importance through the scale and layout of the structures on the land.
The homestead was relocated and restored by the National Trust of Queensland during the 1970s and 1980s to prevent damage from damming operations. Visitors will find the buildings arranged on elevated ground with multiple levels and structures to explore throughout the property.
The 1893 Brisbane River flood washed away the homestead's mud walls; they were rebuilt with cedar weatherboards outside and hoop pine boards covered with hessian and wallpaper inside. The guest wing was modified in 1920 for a visit by Prince Edward, Prince of Wales.
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