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Fort Lytton

Lytton

On a grassy outpost in the industrial reaches of Lytton lies Fort Lytton, the heritage listed remains of Australia's only surviving moated 19th century fortress, the so-called birthplace of Queensland's military history and one of several forts that were built in the 19th century to protect the country's coastline.

Fort ruins on grassy knoll at Fort Lytton

Although many of the original wooden buildings and bridge were destroyed by fire in the ensuing years, what remains is still a fascinating labyrinth of rooms, passageways, tunnels and gunposts that children will also enjoy exploring. Roughly once a month there are scheduled cannon firings (check the website for details) and also on site is a museum that contains a collection of military memorabilia and stories for further info.

Gun machine at Fort Lytton

In addition, the visitor info building, from where guided tours leave at regular intervals, was once the laundry room of the quarantine station that occupied the site in the World War I era and some of the other buildings including the bath house are still standing and in use by the Fort Lytton historical society.

While refreshments are available in the form of instant coffee, tea and nibbles at the entrance, there is a great picnic spot down by the banks of the river. BYO gas barbecue as fires are not permitted in the national park.

Need to know: the grassy pathways are not easily negotiable by wheelchair or stroller. Admission is available for groups at a fee on weekdays.

 

Fort Lytton

End of Lytton Rd

Lytton

Sun, Pub Hols 10-4

3393 4647

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Lytton Rd, Lytton, Queensland

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