Virtual Discovery #11 - Kingston Barracks Gates (1)
Part of a series of “Virtual Discovery” presentations featuring the military heritage of Rottnest island produced in parallel with Virtual Visit posts relating to the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia. This “Virtual Discovery” focuses on the outer perimeter gates to the Kingstown Barracks complex.
These decorative gates once graced the formal entrance to Kingstown Barracks. They were located about where the Railway Crossing signs stand today on either side of the road just before the Detail Issue Depot (DID) Shed. Just visible on the left hand side of the road is the military obstacle course. The Rottnest Island tea trees (melaleuca lanceolata) on the right are still there, although larger and much trimmed.
Details
Details
The Rottnest Island was closed to the public for extended periods during the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in March 2020. The success of “Virtual Visi” series at the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia prompted the creation of a parallel series of “Virtual Discoveries” focussing on the military and heritage aspects of Rottnest island.
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Other items from Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Scan this QR code to open this page on your phone ->
