About

Queanbeyan was the town that early residents, of what became the ACT, visited for shopping, business and train travel. In 1828 the first European settlers arrived and established a settlement named 'Quinbean' on the banks of the Molonglo River.

Our tour takes us along this river starting at Riverside Cemetery, where the oldest tombstone dates from 1847, down to the Swing Bridge. On the way are old buildings including churches, hotels and cottages.

In 1838 Queanbeyan was officially declared a town and in 1972 granted city status. It is one of the most rapidly growing cities in NSW.

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Location

Riverside Cemetery, 40 Erin Street, Queanbeyan