Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct

Last updated October 2026

Free council heritage site at Glass House Mountains with a historic coach-stop house, exhibitions, big games and picnic grounds.

Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct is a council-run, state heritage-listed property at Glass House Mountains, the only remaining Cobb and Co coach stop between Brisbane and Gympie. Visitors can tour the house, see 'The Shed' restoration project, view seasonal exhibitions in the Mary Grigor interpretive centre, picnic in the grounds and play big games borrowed from the centre. It is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 3pm, closed public holidays, and entry is free. Group bookings are essential, school education programs can be booked, and dogs are not allowed. It is about seven minutes' drive from Glass House Mountains township, with parking.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 14 October 2026.

Details

Address: 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains

Location: Glass House Mountains, Sunshine Coast, QLD

Phone: (07) 5420 8600

Website: https://heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/bankfoot-house/visit

Price: Free

Ages: 0–17 years

Category: Museums & Science Centres

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