Gulf Station Historic Farm
Highlights
- Explore the 1840s homestead and outbuildings, immersing yourself in Australia’s pioneering history.
- Witness traditional crafts during events, experiencing the charm of lost rural traditions firsthand.
- Stroll through the picturesque grounds, perfect for a family picnic amidst nature's beauty.
- Join guided workshops and talks, gaining insights into the daily life of a colonial family.
Gulf Station began in the 1840s as part of a 25,000 acre run property known as the Gulf, and was owned by the Bell family for the best part of 100 years until 1951.
It is one of the oldest and most intact examples of a pioneer farm complex in Australia. Take a self-guided tour around the property’s homestead and outbuildings and be transported into the domestic life of a rural colonial family where a mother’s word was law.
They hosts regular events and activities including talks, workshops and lost tradition days where you can see working horses, sheep being shorn, butter being made in traditional churns and wood being worked without using power tools.
Gulf station is open on the first Thursday and last Sunday of each month. See website for times and to plan your visit.
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Accreditations
- National Trust
- National Trust
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
Features
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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)
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