Top Things to do in Woollahra
The 5 Best Historic Sites in Woollahra, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Woollahra, Australia including Vaucluse House, Strickland House, Victoria Barracks, Juniper Hall, The Wentworth Mausoleum.
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1. Vaucluse House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Vaucluse House is one of Sydney’s few 19th-century mansions still surrounded by its original gardens and wooded grounds. A visit to Vaucluse House makes for a perfect outing, be it strolling or picnicking in the grounds (accessible free of charge), dining in the tearooms or experiencing the spectacular refurbishment inside the house. Self guided tours are available. Regular opening days are Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Closed Christmas Day.
Reviewed By Blacksquidie - Brisbane, Australia
I grew up in Sydney but had never been to Vaucluse House ..it was fantastic stepping back into the 1800s and learning the history of the Wentworth family and the times of early Sydney they lived in...the gardens are superb, the guided tour by staff was excellent and very informative, the collection comprises a lot of original Wentworth family furniture , paintings and treasures...well worth a visit
2. Strickland House
3. Victoria Barracks
4. Juniper Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Juniper Hall is one of Sydney’s oldest houses, built in 1824. It is home to the Moran Arts Foundation Collection and whilst it is not a permanent Art Gallery, it is the stunning backdrop for the Moran Prizes exhibitions each year. It is only open during exhibitions - please check the website for opening hours. Juniper Hall is an example of Georgian architecture and is one of the oldest houses in Sydney. Juniper Hall was built by the emancipated convict Robert Cooper in 1824 to fulfill a promise to his third wife, Sarah, to build her the finest house in Sydney. Cooper, a wealthy hotel and distillery owner in London, had been transported to Sydney in 1813 for receiving stolen goods. Purchased from The National Trust of Australia (NSW), by the Moran family, the historic Georgian building is an important exhibition space including the display of the winning works and finalists from the annual Doug Moran National Portrait Prize and the Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize.
