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Accommodation in Kingaroy >> Taabinga Homestead (1846)
The huge twin peanut silos in the centre of Kingaroy are a landmark feature of this town, regarded as 'The Peanut Capital of Australia', in Queensland’s South Burnett Region. Nearby are some of Kingaroy’s historic buildings, including the oldest house in town and the first Council Chambers. Kingaroy (population approximately 8,000) is located 209km north-west of Brisbane at the intersection of the D'Aguilar and Bunya highways. A selection of arts, crafts and antique stores can be found in and around the town; some local wineries produce a variety of quality wines; a number of festivals are held annually; dining ranges from restaurants to take-away; and a range of accommodation styles is also available. |
South Burnett Visitor Information Centre - KingaroyAddress124-128 Haly Street Kingaroy QLD Phone 07 4162 6272 Fax07 4162 3474 Email Click here Website Click here Open weekdays from 9am to 5pm; weekends and public holidays from 10am to 4pm. |
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Carroll's Cottage ¦ Edward Street Part of Kingaroy’s Heritage Precinct, this small timber residence with its steep, hipped roof was built in 1900 and was the first house constructed in Kingaroy. Its original occupant was Daniel Carroll, one of the district’s earlier settlers. Listed on the Queensland Heritage Register. Carrollee Hotel ¦ King Street A double storey, verandahed hotel constructed for Daniel Carroll in Federation Filigree style in 1904. The hotel is still in business today. Listed on the Register of the National Estate. St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church ¦ Alford Street An attractive timber church with a steeply pitched roof of terra cotta tiles and featuring a bell tower on its ridge built following the arrival of the railway to Kingaroy in 1904. Listed on the Register of the National Estate. |
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Accommodation >>Taabinga Homestead (1846) Fire place; Kitchen dining  Taabinga Homestead HistoryTaabinga Homestead is one of the oldest continuously lived in country homes in Queensland and, fortunately, retains many of its outbuildings including a dairy, butcher's shop, blacksmith's shed and barn. Taabinga was first settled in the early 1840s by Charles Robert Haly and W O'Grady Haly. By 1846 the Halys were developing their vast pastoral holding and building Taabinga Homestead. Mainly constructed of timber, the Homestead features extensive use of red cedar in the dining and sitting rooms. The western wall and chimneys are built of local sandstone. A separate kitchen still retains its original shingle roof. Charles Haly became the sole owner of Taabinga in 1859 when his brother returned to England (he was lost at sea on the voyage). Purchased by Thomas Alford in 1875, Taabinga again changed hands in 1887, when it was bought by Arthur Youngman. Arthur Youngman’s legacy is still visible at Taabinga today and it was his vision which saw the establishment of an extensive formal garden, the replacement of many of the outbuildings and the development of a renowned herd of shorthorn cattle. Libby Leu, daughter of the Youngmans' third daughter, Gwenyth, and Colin Marshall now live in and care for the Homestead, ensuring it remains central to the district's heritage. Still a working cattle property, Taabinga maintains a herd of Murray Greys.
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