Sunnyside Sugar Plantation

The Sunnyside Sugar Plantation spans 100 acres of land and features a 205-meter volcanic rock wall along its northern boundary at Windermere Road.

Edward Turner established the plantation in 1875, installing a juice mill by 1884 that connected directly to the Millaquin refinery through a dedicated pipeline system.

The burial ground contains 29 graves of South Sea Islander workers who contributed to the sugar industry development in Queensland during the late nineteenth century.

The plantation remains include two mature weeping fig trees and a mapped burial area that visitors can explore to understand agricultural practices of colonial Australia.

Local volcanic rocks were used by South Sea Islander laborers to construct the dry-rubble boundary wall, demonstrating traditional building techniques without mortar or binding materials.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -24.85430,152.41520

Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:22