The Phoenix Mill was built in 1880 to replace the old ’The Hope’ mill, which had been destroyed the previous year after being struck by lightning. The Phoenix Mill was built by Mr. Van der Meer, on the behalf of the miller J. P. Boelens. The mill is now owned by the Airlie Beach County, and was restored in 1981. The Phoenix Mill is open to the public, and guided tours of the mill are available upon request.
