INTRODUCING
BOOKINGS ON WIKICAMPS
Largest Southern Cross Windmil Souther Hemisphere
Point of Interest
Description
The windmill was originally owned by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission (SRWSC) and was used to supply water for the town of Robinvale. It is reportedly the largest windmill in the southern hemisphere. It was erected in 1948 and is built on a 60 foot (18.3 metres) stand. The wheel is 30 feet (9.1 metres) in diameter.
When no longer required by the SRWSC it was purchased by William (Bill) McGinty in 1961 as he wished to construct a motel on the site. However, approval for a motel was not obtained so Bill built a new home instead. In 1989 Bill donated the windmill to the Robinvale and District Lions Club.
Find this site and more on WikiCamps
Take the ultimate camping companion on your next trip, with these great features:
Explore more than 60,000 sites across Australia with detailed site information at your fingertips
Stay in the know with exclusive, insightful reviews from fellow travellers
Map journeys, plan your route, and gauge your fuel spend with Trip Planner
No signal? No worries! Use offline mode to travel anywhere with WikiCamps
Add sites to your collections, search with intuitive filters, and so much more...
Get WikiCamps now!
Download WikiCamps from the App Store on your device.
