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Lanyon Homestead

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Lanyon Homestead is one of Australia’s premier historic properties. Set at the foot of the Brindabella Ranges on the banks of the magnificent Murrumbidgee River; you will enjoy gorgeous views of the Australian countryside during your visit. The precinct’s centrepiece, the 1859 Homestead, has been beautifully restored and furnished.

Enjoy a guided tour of the homestead and explore the outbuildings that made this pastoral property a showpiece in the region. Picnic in the garden with a view to the hills beyond the Murrumbidgee River or take a leisurely stroll through the rambling gardens surrounding the homestead. Share a meal or light snack at the Barracks Espresso Bar and Eating House.

School and other groups are also catered for with special packages available that include a guided tour with morning/afternoon tea, or lunch included. Function rooms and outdoor spaces are available for hire.

Lanyon Homestead is easily accessible and is only a twenty minute drive from Canberra's city centre.
  • Family in front of the historic homestead
    A family enjoying the beautiful Lanyon Homestead
  • Family enjoying the country views from the veranda of the historic Lanyon Homestead near Canberra
    Looking out to the hills
  • The beautiful historic gardens are perfect for a picnic
    Enjoy a picnic in the beautiful historic gardens at Lanyon Homestead
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    Inside lanyon
  • image of master bedroom at lanyon
    Lanyon bedroom
  • lady walking with child in Lanyon courtyard surrounded by heritage buildings
    Lanyon courtyard
  • Internal image of wooden flooring and hallway  inside Lanyon Homestead
    Lanyon hallway

DETAILS

PHONE

02 6237 6500

EMAIL

[email protected]

WEBSITE

www.historicplaces.com.au

OPENING HOURS

Tuesday to Sunday: 10am - 4pm.

COSTS

Between $5.00 and $7.00
Includes a guided homestead tour.
Adults $7, seniors and students $5, children under 5 are free.

SOCIAL

ACCESSIBILITY

Disabled access available, contact operator for details

Location

Lanyon Homestead

Tharwa Drive, Tharwa, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Features

Cafe

Carpark

Family Friendly

Reviews

TripAdvisor traveller rating

BASED ON 100 REVIEWS

Ranked #34 of 220 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor

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“A touch of nostalgia.”

Reviewed on 05/11/2019

This was a really good place to visit as we saw some of the countryside travelling there. The house has some lovely old pieces of furniture and we had a very good guide explaining the story of the...

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Review by

Fleurlass

“Lanyon Homestead”

Reviewed on 09/10/2019

My wife & I visited Lanyon Homestead last month, all the years we have been going to Canberra we haven't known that Lanyon Homestead was there. Lanyon Homestead is a renovated 1850's Homestead, it is...

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mrwjc

“Wonderful”

Reviewed on 25/09/2019

This homestead is superb. The gardens even in early spring were lovely. It felt as if I had left Australia and gone back to England as the gardens seem to be populated almost entirely with European...

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Review by

drewh126

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