Saumarez Homestead

Saumarez Homestead

Saumarez Homestead - another National Trust property


This ten-hectare grazing property was first inhabited by British settlers led by Henry Dumaresq in the 1830's. Today it includes an elegant, extensive, fully furnished Edwardian homestead, built between 1888 and 1906, and 15 farm and other buildings dating up to 1910, with their collections of early farm equipment.

Experiences
Gardens & Grounds open every day.
Weekends and Public Holidays (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day) take a guided tour through the White family's 30 room Edwardian mansion complete with original furnishings. Stroll through Mary White's garden, with its Edna Walling style cottage garden, the picking garden and the lawns. Visit outbuildings complete with 19 th century tools and equipment. Allow at least half a day to see this extensive property.

Facilities
Café open Weekends and Public Holidays (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day) Bus tours by appointment. The Saumarez Centre is popular for weddings, celebrations, small conferences and meetings. Lunch and other refreshments can be booked.National Trust Gift Shop. Parking.


Children
School groups welcome. Special educational programs available for all ages.

Opening hours
Weekends and public holidays 10am-5pm to all visitors.
Entry to interior of homestead by guided tour only (10.30am, 2pm and 3.30pm weekends and public holidays except Christmas Day & Good Friday).
The property is closed for Winter from mid-June until the end of August, except for group bookings and functions which are available year round.

Venue Hire details for weddings and corporate events or family celebrations details on our website.
Entry fees

National Trust members free access to grounds.
House tour and grounds:
Adult: $12
Concession $8
Pre-booked tours and group house tours: $8
School groups: $6
Family house tours and grounds: $25
Grounds only
Adults: $7
Concession: $5
Family access to grounds only: $15

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