Designed by the fashionable architect John Verge for Australia's Colonial Secretary of the time, Elizabeth Bay House is a superb example of colonial architecture in a magnificent setting overlooking Sydney Harbour. The House, which is now part of suburbia, was originally set in a 54 acre garden.

The Ground floor comprises seven rooms, including Drawing Room, Dining Room, Saloon and Library. The Upper Floor, access to which is gained via the grand staircase, comprises Bedrooms, Morning Room and Maid's Room. Most of the rooms are elegantly furnished to the period 1839-1845, the interiors present an evocative picture of 19th century life.

Spread throughout the Drawing Room and Library are selections from the Macleay botany and insect collections.

For an informative and historic perspective on the Macleay family, House and surrounds, a video, with actors portraying the main characters and a voice over describing the times, is run continuously in one of the two cellars.

Allow at least an hour to 90 minutes to view the house and gardens.

Considering dining at Elizabeth Bay, then select a restaurant or cafe.

Details

Location:	7 Onslow Avenue, Elizabeth Bay
Telephone:	+61 2 9356 3022
Opening Hours:	Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9:30am – 4:00pm (Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday) Available for group bookings Fridays (Thursdays if necessary)
Amendities:	Cafe, Gift Shop
Services:	18 minute period video; Multi-language tour brochures
Access:	There is an admission fee; Wheelchair access - ground floor only
Website:	Elizabeth Bay

Getting There

Take a train to Kings Cross, 5-minute walk from station; or, The Sydney Explorer bus stops at Kings Cross then it's 5 minutes walk; or, The 311 bus service from Circular Quay stops at front door.