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Capella
Queensland 4723 Australia
Capella Pioneer Village
Capella,
Central Highlands Area
Description
The 1869 'Peak Downs' Homestead is the largest restored station homestead of its kind in Australia, and is the centrepiece of the Capella Pioneer Village complex on the Gregory Highway at Capella, in Queensland's Central Highlands region. 60,000 wooden 400 by 100 millimetre shingles make up the roof. No nails, nor any other fasteners, were used in the pit sawn spotted gum timber walls.
... moreThe Capella Pioneer Village also boasts the woolshed from 'Gordon Downs' station that has a tale to tell about the Central Highlands origins of the 1891 Great Shearers Strike. Ask about the sabotage attack on the military train.
Wonder at the magnitude of the post World War Two 'Food and Britain' scheme. The Queensland British Food Corporation held 200,000 hectares of open downs grasslands across the Highlands in 1949 and had 27,000 hectares under crop in 1950. The operational headquarters were at Capella. Come and see the tractors and farming machinery and learn of the people who worked to make that feat possible.
Join in the fun of the annual Craft Fair and Vintage Machinery Rally, held on the second Saturday in September.
Coach and school groups are always welcome.
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Facilities
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Car park -
Guide -
Disabled Parking -
Public toilet -
Shaded Area -
Sheltered Area
Open Times
Tuesday: Closed.
Wednesday: 0900 to 1200.
Thursday: 0900 to 1200.
Friday: 0900 to 1200.
Saturday: Closed.
Sunday: 0900 to 1200.
Christmas Day: Closed.
Good Friday: Closed.
Public Holiday: Closed Anzac Day.
Public Holidays: Closed during wet season
Other Information
Children:
Children of all ages are welcome.
General Comments
Closed during summer wet season - November to March. Closed over Easter, Anzac day, Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays. Special arrangements can be made for tour and school groups.
Don't miss the Lighthorse sculpture in the Capella Parklands along the Gregory Highway on your way to the Village.
Entry Costs
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $12.00 | 01 Apr - 01 Apr | |
| Child (Aged 4-16) | $9.00 | 01 Apr - 01 Apr | Children aged three and under are free of charge. |
| Concession | $9.00 | 01 Apr - 01 Apr | Seniors |
| Student | $9.00 | 01 Apr - 01 Apr |
* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available costs of listed products and services. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.