In 1841 this area of land was still under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands at Port Macquarie and was named as part of the 'Colony of New South Wales'.

Upon obtaining a "License to Occupy", squatters could produce a Run for depasturising stations for sheep and cattle. the land and any new squatters within the Helidon Run had to be approved by the original license holder before the application was made to the commissioner. No boundary fencing was in place.

The most common method of 'tree blazing' was used to identify the different lots of land. Most of the license holders were "Absentee License Holders".

These people employed overseers to manage the land and used ex-convicts, ticket of leave men and new settlers to Australia, as shepherds and labourers.

Gatton Shire Council, in conjunction with the Progress Association and the Helidon State School, constructed a Gazebo  museum in 2004 to enable the residents of Helidon to display their treasured heritage from the mid 1800's through to the opening in 2004, in photographic form.

The Gazebo is situated in the common ground in the main street.
Thanks to the many benefactors and supporters who have made this whole project possible, for the enjoyment of all.