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Jimbour is one of the oldest stations on the Darling Downs, dating from 1841. The most prominent landmark on the property is the heritage listed building known as "Jimbour House" which was built by Joshua Peter Bell. The Bell family had already built a substantial home from bluestone and cedar in 1870 (parts of it can still be seen at the back of Jimbour House) but it was the mansion which would leave its mark.

Of particular interest are the beautiful slender Tuscan columns at the front of the building, the beautiful French doors, the broad 'verandahs' on the front and side, and the roof which is covered with imported Welsh slate.

In recent times the home achieved some fame when it was used as a major location in the successful TV mini-series Return to Eden. In addition to the main house and its predecessor, the original Station Store, Church and Water Tower remain from the original station township.

Jimbour Station today comprises just over 11,000 acres, of which 3,000 is cultivated for grain and fodder, and the balance supports a Charolais cattle stud and commercial breeding herd. Jimbour Station has recently established a 52 acre vineyard. Once fully developed Jimbour will become known as one of Australia's unique Wine Tourism attractions.

Jimbour Station also has an ampitheatre. This was constructed in 2005 for the Opera at Jimbour concert, part of the Queensland Music Festival.

This venue was again used in 2007 for another massive crowd of around 7000.

I was in the orchestra playing for both of these concerts.

There is a winery here which produces very nice wine