James Cook Museum

With displays on everything from the military presence during WWII, to the medical history of the period, the museum

provides insights into the rich and diverse history of what was once one of Queensland’s largest cities.

With a collection of three residence dating from to the late 1800s, the Townsville Heritage Centre presents a fascinating

insight into life in the early days of development in Queensland’s north.

Historic 1770 Anchor

Zara Clark Museum

Built in 1888, the Stock Exchange building is a splendid relic of the golden age when goldfields at ‘The Towers’ attracted investors from all of the world. The exchange operated for 26 years until the mines closed. In the 1970s the late Don

Roderick and others undertook its conservation.

Stock Exchange Arcade

Charters Towers

Charters Towers

Townsville

Hou Wang Temple

Located in the midst of the tropical lushness of the Atherton Tablelands is the last timber and tin Chinese

temple in Australia, the Hou Wang Temple. The temple features a full display of cultural artefacts to engage

and educate the whole family on what was once a site of social and religious significance for the region’s

Chinese community. Discover the beautifully preserved artefacts within the temple as you are guided by

passionate volunteers.

Built 1903 AD

Far north Queensland National Trust locations.

Townsville Heritage Centre

Housed in a stunning nineteenth century former convent, the James Cook Museum in Cooktown is one of

Queensland’s best museums, showcasing the fascinating history of this remarkable town. The museum’s exhibits

are rich and varied. The Endeavour Gallery gives a fascinating insight into the seven weeks Captain James

Cook and his crew spent at the site of modern Cooktown, repairing their ship after a catastrophic grounding on nearby Endeavour Reef and interacting with the local Aboriginal people. Two highlights of the gallery are an

original anchor and cannon from HMB Endeavour, both jettisoned from the ship in 1770 and only retrieved from

the reef in the early 1970s.

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Northern Queensland

Southern Queensland

James Cook Museum Hou Wang Temple

The National Trust of Australia (Queensland) is a membership-based community organisation working to promote and preserve the natural, Indigenous and

cultural heritage of our state.

James Cook Museum50 Helen St, Cooktown 4895.

Hou Wang Temple86 Herberton Road, Atherton, 4883.

Townsville Heritage Centre5 Castling St, Townsville, 4810.

Stock Exchange Arcade76 Mosman St, Charters Towers, 4820.

Zara Clark Museum36 Mosman St, Charters Towers, 4820.

Brennan & Geraghty’s Store64 Lennox St, Maryborough, 4650.

Grandchester Railway StationAccess via Rosewood-Laidley Road, Grandchester, 4341.

Royal Bull’s Head Inn47 Brisbane St, Drayton, 4350.

Wolston House223 Grindle Road, Wacol, 4076.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary28 Tomewin St, Currumbin, 4223.