Gold Creek Homestead is a 140-year old stone and brick building located off Gungahlin Drive in Ngunnawal.
The Gold Creek Homestead Complex refers to a group of four buildings including the 697m2 homestead, a stone and timber cottage, a buggy shed and an entertainment and function centre (formerly a machinery shed). The Gold Creek Homestead Site is a 41-hectare parcel of land upon which the aforementioned complex is situated.
In 2005 a portion of the site was nominated for a second time for inclusion on the ACT Heritage Register. A listing would have placed certain planning controls on the site to ensure its protection. In June 2009, after four years of deliberations, the nomination was rejected by the ACT Heritage Council and as a result, none of the buildings are protected.
Gold Creek Homestead was at one time at the centre of 'Gold Creek' a sprawling 1,594 hectare (3,940 acre) rural property, the largest in the Ginninderra district.
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Creek_Homestead
There are a lot of tunnels around here - perfect for a wombat to frolic in - but not when it rains.
FTF honours go to Scacey