MILLAA MILLAA VILLAGE WALKS

PIONEERING COW STATUE

This depicts milking time in the early days of the Millaa Millaa district. The area was surveyed in 1910. First land being taken up in 1910-1911. Pioneering dairy farmers having to take their produce by Packhorse to the nearest factory or rely on a carrier. The local factory opened in 1930.

LIONS PARK

Is on the site of the former railway station. lt was opened in 1921 and closed in 1964. The Railway
Station was often stocked with vast quantities of logs most of which were sent by rail to Cairns. Millaa Millaa was 100 %2 miles from Cairns. A railway signal from the Millaa Millaa railway station Is on display in town. The picnic Shelter shed has been erected very close to the old railway station Site. Features of the Park include Picnic Shelter Shed, Picnic Tables, children's modern Playground, Toilets, award winning gardens, Recently over 200 local native rainforest trees have been planted.

LARGE KAURI PINE LOG

The tree was a victim of Cyclone Stephen in 2003. The tree was gifted to the people of Queensland in 1944 by the families who owned the land the tree was on. The tree is estimated to be in the vicinity Of 1000 years old and to weigh more than 200 tonnes

BURKIES PLACE.

A restored area planted with local rainforest species in memory of the pioneers of this district. The area was named after Enid Burke affectionately known as BURKIE who worked many voluntary Hours establishing gardens in the town.

EACHAM HISTORICAL MUSEUM.

Contains many historical photos, articles, displays of our early history, well worth a visit. Of particular Interest are the ones of the early timber and dairy industries.

HISTORICAL MURAL.

A large Mural on the side wall of Tobins Shop depicts some of the History of the Millaa Millaa district.

HAROLD WEST WALK.

A picturesque rainforest walk along St. Patricks creek. This creek had become degraded over time. Much of the early work of restoration and replanting of native rainforest trees was done by
The late Harold West. His family was one of the early pioneers of this district.


BOTANICAL WALK.

This area was completely cleared in the early days and subsequently replanted with native species of the area. The Health Centre is opposite this area. To return to town either walk down Palm Avenue, cross over to Pine St. ( runs parallel to the Malanda Millaa Millaa road ) or back track down the HAROLD WEST walk.