Beaudesert, Queensland

Beaudesert is a town in south-eastern Queensland (Australia). Beaudesert is located about 60 km south of Brisbane and about 40 km west of the Pacific Ocean on the Mount Lindesay Highway. The village is situated on the Logan River. 1842 a cattle ranch called Beaudesert was founded on the banks of this river, which developed the town of Beaudesert over the years. The cattle ranch was named after the place Beaudesert in Staffordshire (England). In 2006, Beaudesert had 5,383 inhabitants.

In Beaudesert, there are still many historic buildings, which go back more than 150 years and prove the former and still great importance of cattle farming in the region.

The region around Beaudesert is known mainly for its numerous national parks (eg Lamington National Park ) with pristine rainforests. In addition, Beaudesert is now a stronghold of horse breeding and horse lovers.

1863 was taken near Beaudesert, the first cotton plantation of Queensland in operation. This is mainly due South Sea Islanders were hired as laborers. Today play in Beaudesert and surrounding dairy farming, pig farming, the cultivation of fruits and alfalfa, maize cultivation and the cultivation of pumpkins an important role. In Beaudesert today many meat processing plants and dairies are located.