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Attractions in Townsville, Queensland.

Three timber houses typical of homes occupied by Townsville residents in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A small worker's cottage represents the earliest form of house lived in by most residents, a farmhouse represents the houses of farmers who supplied Townsville with fresh produce in the past, and a villa residence represents the style of house occupied by the wealthier residents of the city. Two houses are open with guided tours, on...

5-7 Castling Street, West End
Townsville
Queensland
4810

(07) 4771 5873 or (07) 4779 2815

Three timber houses typical of homes occupied by Townsville residents in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A small worker's cottage represents the earliest form of house lived in by most residents, a farmhouse represents the houses of farmers who supplied Townsville with fresh produce in the past, and a villa residence represents the style of house occupied by the wealthier residents of the city.

Two houses are open with guided tours, on Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm and weekends from 1pm to 4pm. Entry charge is A$8.00 for adults, A$5 for Seniors and Concessions, and $2.00 for each child. Entry for National Trust members is free.

The houses are beautifully furnished with items made and owned by people in Townsville in the past. They tell many stories of the rich history of Townsville and of north Queensland in the age before electricity.

Come, take a walk into our fascinating past.