Elizabeth Farm was the home of John and Elizabeth Macarthur and the centre of their mercantile and farming empire for over 35 years. The homestead is regarded as the oldest and most historic building in Australia and is an important site in the development of the wool industry.
A restful homestead with a restless history. Dharug dispossession. Convict rebellion. The toppling of governors. Family turmoil. Built in 1793 for the young military couple John and Elizabeth Macarthur and their growing family, Elizabeth Farm today is an ‘access all areas’ museum. Set within a re-created 1830s garden, Elizabeth Farm is currently a house museum, opened in 1984 and owned by Sydney Living Museums, formerly the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales.
A combination of history and gardens, join us on this tour of Elizabeth Farm and discover more about the Macarthurs and colonial life in NSW.
DATE: Thursday 22 May 2025
TIME: 11.30- 12.30 pm. Please stay afterwards for a coffee at a nearby café if you are able.
VENUE: Meet at 11.20am for 11.30am at Elizabeth Farm. Coffee/ Lunch is at you own expense and you can choose to join us after the tour.
COST: $20 per member
RSVP to. [email protected] Attn. Caren Trafford, Out N’ About Organiser, and wait for confirmation of a place before paying.
Places are limited. Please check there is still space before paying.
RSVP and PAY by: May 20 2025
How to Get There:
Address: 70 Alice Street, Rosehill NSW 2142
Phone +61 2 9635 9488
By public transport
We are located about 23 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD. For up-to-date timetables or to find the quickest public transport routes visit the Transport Infoline or call 131500.
Train
The closest station is Harris Park on the T1 North Shore & Western line. From the station it’s a 15-minute walk to Elizabeth Farm. Walking from Parramatta station takes about 25 minutes, or there’s an option to take the light rail from Parramatta Square.
Light rail
The closest station is Tramway Avenue on the L4 Parramatta Light Rail. From there it’s a 10-minute walk to Elizabeth Farm. Find out more
Bus
Bus 909 leaves regularly from Parramatta train station for Bankstown, travelling via Elizabeth Farm. Get off on the corner of Alice and Alfred streets and we are only about 100 metres from there.
Ferry
From Circular Quay, take the Parramatta River ferry, travelling to Parramatta Wharf. From there it’s a 20-minute walk to Elizabeth Farm.
By road
Parking
There is free on-street parking on Alice Street (see parking signs for times). Bus parking is available near the main entrance on Alice Street. There are two designated accessible parking spaces near Elizabeth Farm on Alice Street; visitors are also welcome to use the bus parking area to drop off and pick up visitors for easy access.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (Preferred):
By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website
Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 062-005
Account No: 11889493
