Garroorigang Historic Home (1857)
Highlights
- Explore original furnishings that narrate 160 years of Australian history at Garroorigang Historic Home.
- Join knowledgeable family members for guided tours, revealing captivating stories of past residents.
- Wander through beautiful gardens, perfect for picnics and enjoying the serene atmosphere.
- Experience a unique bed and breakfast stay, immersing yourself in living history in Goulburn.
A rare and extraordinary example of a continuously lived-in Australian colonial home, still complete with its original furnishings and items of historical interest spanning 160 years of Australian history.
Built in 1857 originally as an Inn on the road to the goldfields, Garroorigang became a private home in 1867 and the site up until 1883 of a small private boarding school for the “sons of gentlemen” where a number of famous Australians were educated. The home has been lived in continuously for over 150 years by members of two related families and is today the private home of the Hume family, co-lateral descendants of Explorer Hamilton Hume.
The home is filled with original furnishings and family memorabilia reflecting 150 years of living Australian history from the days of the bushrangers down through the Victorian era to the present. Family members provide visitors with a guided tour through the home explaining the history behind the many historical treasures and the stories of the people who have lived there.
A visit to Garroorigang is truly a step back in time into a showcase of living Australian history, fascinating for all ages.
The homestead is set in beautiful gardens suitable for picnics and morning/afternoon teas. Bed and breakfast accommodation is available by arrangement. Coaches and groups are welcome by appointment.
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Accreditations
- National Trust
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Visitor Information Centre National Accreditation
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Features
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
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)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
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