Caboonbah Homestead

Caboonbah Homestead is a heritage home built in 1889-1890 positioned on a high bank above Lake Wivenhoe with views across the Brisbane Valley. The main house and the McGrath Cottage together form the museum collection currently open to visitors six days each week.

The homestead was built in 1889-1890 just before the area faced major flooding in 1893. Its founder established one of Queensland's first flood warning systems at this location to help the community anticipate future river rises.

The property transitioned from a family home to a boarding house, then became the center of local history efforts for the Brisbane Valley Historical Society. Today visitors see how the space served multiple roles in the community's life.

The museum opens six days each week and displays local artifacts alongside period furnishings. Visitors should be aware that the sloped terrain and weather conditions may affect the ease of moving around the site.

The name comes from Aboriginal languages and means big rock, referring to the high bank where the building stands. This linguistic connection to the region's original inhabitants has remained part of the place for over a century.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -27.14370,152.49190

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:26