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Greenmount Homestead

Greenmount Road, Walkerston QLD 4751

Take a step back in time at the historic Greenmount Homestead. Developed by Albert Cook on the cattle run first taken up by Mackay pioneer Captain John Mackay, Greenmount was gifted to the city by the Cook family in 1983 and is held in trust by Mackay Regional Council. After careful restoration, the former farm is Mackay's most valued heritage attraction and a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. Take a tour and explore the wonderful grounds which feature a formal front garden, fernery, arbour and selection of exotic trees. The grounds also contain a number of buildings including the 1915 Queenslander homestead. Stroll through the homestead and gain insight into the Cooks family life and how they lived and browse the collection of over 20,000 historical items. Quite unique is that tours of the homestead are sometimes conducted by a living legacy to the past, Gloria Arrow who was the housekeeper for Tom and Dorothy Cook since she was 17 years old and remains as caretaker and tour guide of Greenmount.. Experience a fascinating journey back in time at Greenmount - the perfect location for a family picnic or a quiet cup of tea on a sunny day.

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Greenmount Homestead

Greenmount Road, Walkerston QLD 4751

07 4959 2250

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Greenmount Homestead (five kilometres west of Walkerston) is one of Mackay's most valued historic attractions. Greenmount was developed by AA Cook on the cattle run first taken up by Captain John Mackay and was gifted to the city by the Cook Family in 1984. The grounds contain a number of buildings including a 1915 Queenslander homestead, which houses intact a collection of more than 20,000 historical items. The gardens and grounds played an important role in Cook family life, and feature a formal front garden, fernery and arbour. Greenmount is open from 9.30am to 12.30pm, Sunday to Friday (closed on Saturdays). Tours are available at other times by appointment.

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Linda Sandes

36 Ford St, Walkerston QLD 4751

0749592021

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Walkerston

40889 - Walkerston QLD 4751

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Walkerston is situated approximately 10 kilometres west of Mackay on the Peak Downs Highway, a small country town with an array of facilities and services, including a supermarket, bakery and pub. A key attraction in the area is the Historic Greenmount Homestead. The Greenmount site was first settled in 1862 by Captain John Mackay and the homestead was later built in 1912 by the pioneering Cook family. This home is now a beautifully preserved museum that serves as gateway to the region's past, with traditional Queensland Architecture, original furniture, fittings and ornaments, and the original owner's house maid - Gloria Arrow. Tours around this grand home are open to the public. Walkerston is also home to a number of sporting teams, including rugby league, cricket, cycling and BMX. A competitive BMX track and outdoor cycling velodrome can be found side by side on Creek Street at McLennan Park....

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