Elizabeth Farm

With its wide sandstone verandahs, historic interiors and glorious 1830s garden, Elizabeth Farm provides a marvellous setting for business events, cocktail parties, dinners and wedding ceremonies.

Elizabeth Farm is Australia's oldest existing dwelling. It was the home of John and Elizabeth Macarthur, pioneers of the Australian wool industry. The house is furnished with reproduction furniture, giving guests the opportunity to utilise the entire space.

The dining and drawing rooms are perfect for elegant, intimate dinner parties. Pre-dinner drinks can be served on the sandstone verandah and the lawns. The original fireplaces are operational and the rooms accommodate up to 20 guests.

The brick-paved oak-tree courtyard has the elegant house as its backdrop and is suitable for cocktails for up to 100 guests.

A grand 19th-century carriageway creates a dramatic entrance for special events. Surrounded by glorious gardens and grounds, this picturesque historic site provides a unique setting for wedding ceremonies, cocktail parties and lavish dinners.

Catering: Catering is available exclusively by the Avocado Group.

Parking: Conveniently located street parking is available.

Accommodation: There is no accommodation available at Elizabeth

Farm.

Technical facilities: Recommendations for musicians can be provided.

Disabled access: Wheelchair access to all areas (not kitchen or

cellar).

Additional services: Marquee structures can be provided by Pages Hire.

Public Transport

If travelling from Sydney by public transport, you can catch the Parramatta RiverCat from Circular Quay (50 minute journey). Elizabeth Farm is a 20 minute walk or short taxi ride from the ferry stop.

It is a short walk to the house from either Harris Park (Western Line) or Rosehill (Carlingford Line) train stations. The express train from Central train station takes 30 minutes to Parramatta. Change at Parramatta for Harris Park or Rosehill train station or the walk takes approximately 20 minutes from Parramatta.

Veolia Bus (number 909) leaves regularly from Parramatta Station for Bankstown, travelling via Elizabeth Farm (bus stop corner of Alice and Alfred Streets). For Veolia Bus timetable details telephone 02 8700 0555 or visit their website.

Elizabeth Farm is a feature of the Harris Park Heritage Walk. The walk begis at Parramatta Wharf and loops around the heritage properties. It is a 2.4km, 45 min walk which also includes Hambledon Cottage and Experiment Farm Cottage.