Greenmount Homestead

Greenmount Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Overview

Greenmount Homestead (five kilometres west of Walkerston) is one of Mackay's most valued historic attractions.

Description

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.

NOTE: Grounds open from 9am to 1pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and the last Sunday of the month. Guided tours commence at 9.30am, 10.30am & 11.30am