Greenmount Homestead

25/05/2026

🌿 Looking for something to do this weekend? 🏡

Step back in time and discover the charm of Greenmount Homestead!

Enjoy a guided tour of the homestead, relax in the peaceful gardens, and experience a slice of Mackay’s history.

It’s the perfect spot for a laid-back morning with family or friends

📍 Greenmount Homestead
🕰 Open this Sunday May 31. Grounds open from 9am to 1pm, with tours commencing at 9.30, 10.30 & 11.30am.

Come along, explore, and make a day of it!

22/04/2026

Looking for something to do this Sunday morning?

Come for a visit at Greenmount Homestead!

Enjoy a walk or a picnic in our stunning heritage listed gardens, soak up the homestead's history on one of our guided tours, and enjoy the ambiance.

Guided tours of the homestead start at 9:30am, 10:30am, and 11:30am.

Grounds open from 9.00am to 1.00pm.

We hope to see you there!

09/04/2026

🏡 School Holiday Fun at Greenmount Homestead 🌿

Looking for a relaxed and educational school holiday activity?
Step back in time at Greenmount Homestead!

Explore and discover how families lived in the past.
Enjoy the open outdoor space—perfect for curious minds and little adventurers.

🕰️ Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday,
Grounds open 9:00am–1:00pm,
Guided tours commence 9.30, 10.30 & 11.30am.

🌳 Take it slow, learn something new, and enjoy the fresh air
Make a memory these school holidays with a visit to one of Mackay’s treasured heritage sites.

02/04/2026

Greenmount Homestead is reopening following the summer closure.

Residents and visitors are invited to explore this much-loved heritage site, learn about its history and enjoy the peaceful surrounds.

📅 Reopening date: Tuesday 7 April
🕰️ Opening hours: Grounds open 9am to 1pm.
🎫 Guided tours commence 9.30am, 10.30am & 11.30am
📍 Location: 139 Greenmount Road, Walkerston.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Greenmount Homestead.

02/12/2025

23/11/2025

🌿 Greenmount Homestead – Last Open Day of the Year! 🌿

This Sunday, 30 November, will be your final chance to visit Greenmount Homestead before we close for the year!

Come and explore the beautiful grounds, step inside the historic homestead, and discover the stories that shaped our region’s past.

📅 Sunday 30 November
⏰ Ground open from 9am to 1pm, guided tours commencing at 9.30, 10.30 & 11.30am.
📍 Greenmount Homestead, Mackay

Don’t miss this last opportunity – we look forward to seeing you!

21/10/2025

🌿 Step Back in Time at Greenmount Homestead – This Sunday! 🕰️

Looking for a relaxing Sunday outing with a touch of history? Join us at Greenmount Homestead this Sunday between 9am and 1pm for a unique heritage experience just minutes from Walkerston.

🏡 Explore the beautifully preserved 1915 Queenslander homestead

📸 Discover over 20,000 fascinating artefacts
🌺 Wander through heritage-listed gardens
🎟️ Guided tours at 9.30am, 10.30am & 11.30am
Bring the family, enjoy the peaceful surrounds, and uncover the stories of Mackay’s past.
📍 Greenmount Road, Walkerston

01/09/2025

🧵✨ A Stitch in Time at Greenmount Homestead ✨🧵

Step into the Sewing Room at Greenmount Homestead and discover a space where practicality met care. Not only was this room the heart of handcraft and mending, it also housed the first aid essentials for both the residents, their pets and livestock.

From spools of thread to bandages and bottles of liniment, this room tells a story of resourcefulness and resilience in early homestead life.

📍 Visit Greenmount Homestead and explore the threads that held a household together.

25/08/2025

🌿 Greenmount Homestead Open This Sunday! 🏡

Looking for a relaxing way to spend your Sunday? Greenmount Homestead will be open and welcoming visitors this weekend! 🌞

Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy the beautiful heritage-listed grounds with family and friends. Explore the historic homestead, soak in the peaceful atmosphere, and make the most of the scenic surroundings.

📍 Where: Greenmount Homestead
🕘 When: This Sunday, 31st August
🎟️ Hours: Grounds open 9am to 1pm, tours commencing at 9.30, 10.30 & 11.30am

Pack a picnic, take a stroll, and step back in time at one of our region’s most treasured sites. We’d love to see you there!

11/08/2025

📚✨ Discover the charm of yesteryear at Greenmount Homestead!

Step into the library, beautifully preserved to reflect the grace and sophistication of a bygone era. With warm timber accents, vintage décor, and shelves brimming with classic reads, this room invites you to slow down and soak in the stories of the past.

🕰️ Visiting Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & the last Sunday of each month
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Guided tours at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM

📍 Greenmount Road, Walkerston

04/08/2025

🌿 Experience the Charm of Greenmount Homestead’s Dining Room 🌿

Step into a space where history lives and stories linger. The dining room at Greenmount Homestead is a beautifully preserved glimpse into 1900s homestead life — complete with antique furniture, vintage tableware, and the timeless elegance of a bygone era.

🕰️ Imagine the Cook family gathered here for meals and memories — now you can walk through and feel the atmosphere for yourself.

📍 Just 18km from Mackay
🗓️ Open Monday to Wednesday | Guided tours commence at 9.30am, 10.30am & 11.30am.
📸 Snap a photo and share your visit with us!

👉 Tag your history-loving friends and plan your visit today!