Elizabeth Farm
Highlights
- Wander through the oldest surviving European building in Australia, experiencing the charm of early colonial life.
- Relax on shady verandas while soaking in the tranquil atmosphere of Elizabeth Farm's historic grounds.
- Draw up a chair and read family letters, connecting with the personal stories of pioneers like Elizabeth and John Macarthur.
- Enjoy leisurely walks around the property, immersing yourself in the rich history and heritage of this unique site.
Commenced in 1793, Elizabeth Farm contains the oldest surviving European building in Australia. Once home to Elizabeth and John Macarthur, pioneers of the Australian wool industry, it is a rare example of an early Australian colonial homestead.
It is also one of the most accessible house museums you will ever visit. There are no inhibiting room barriers, so you can wander freely through the house, draw up a chair to a table, read family letters and newspapers, relax on shady verandas or warm up before an open fire and imagine life in the early colony.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Meetings and Events Australia
Features
Activities
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
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