Rollingstone, Queensland

Rolling Stone is both a semi- rural and residential suburb, which lies about 54 kilometers north of Townsville and 57 km south of Ingham. 2011 lived in the village of 295 people.

History

The first settlers Lambert came to the region, which was originally milk economically used land in 1883. Rolling Stone was known as Armidale and extended from the Bluewater Creek in the south to the Clerk Creek (later renamed Ollera Creek ) in the north.

The main drainage of the area is done through the center of dairy farming area of Armindale, Rolling Stone Creek, which got its name because of the rounded rocks in the stream bed. The district name "Rolling Stone" was made ​​popular by the locals, as the bridge was built over the stream and when the railway line from Townsville to Ingham. In 1902 the village name changed with the development of postal services in Rolling Stone confusion with Armidale in New South Wales to avoid.

Rolling Stone today

Located along the Bruce Highway, located in Rolling Stone a primary school, a gas station, grocery store, hotel and caravan park. Rolling Stone is a popular destination for those seeking relaxation for camping, picnicking and swimming, since the location close to the Balgal Beach is known for its fishing and its controlled swimming beaches. A few kilometers to the west is the Paluma Range National Park.