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Bursting with history, Leyburn has many intriguing buildings. The school, circa 1862, has a bell from 1872 and a shingled roof play shed. Henry Kirby's grave and the cemetery are also worth visiting. A former butcher shop is now an art gallery while St Matthew's Catholic Church and St Augustine's Anglican Church remain active. Liberator Park has a memorial to 'Z Special Unit', stationed at Leyburn in World War Two, and the historic Royal Hotel is Queensland's oldest continually licensed establishment and is owned by former Bronco's star, Shane Webcke.
The Leyburn airstrip was the site for the first Australian Motor Racing Grand Pre in 1949. Today, the annual Historic Motor Sprint through the town's main streets attracts thousands each August.
The annual Leyburn Historical Sprints brings the small village alive. Creek side camping is available. The weekend offers; vintage car racing, a variety of food, drink and entertainment, a weekend of fun, friends and leaving the hassle of city life behind.
The local shop supplies all types of supplies and borders the creek bank picnicking area and free camp ground. The local RSL has just opened their museum and is worth a visit,
There are now six vineyards built or under construction and in the past five years new housing approval has risen by over 25%.
Leyburn a great place to visit and even better place to live. Come grow with us!
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