Lanyon Homestead
A colonial-era pastoral homestead built in 1859, with a well-preserved main house, gardens and farm buildings that tell the story of early settlement.
Lanyon Homestead sits on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River near Tharwa in southern Canberra. The stone main house, completed in 1859, is furnished as it would have looked in the late 19th century. Nearby stand the kitchen, storehouse, stables and stone huts where convict labourers lived, and the gardens contain century-old trees. The homestead is managed by the ACT Heritage Council. Opening hours are limited, usually Wednesday to Sunday from about 10:00 to 16:00, with guided tours. Entry costs about AUD 10. It is about 30 km from the city centre and can be combined with a visit to Namadgi National Park.
Opening hours
Wed–Sun approx. 10:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Namadgi National Park
- Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
- Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
- Royal Australian Mint
- Mount Stromlo Observatory
- National Zoo & Aquarium
- Parliament House, Canberra
- Old Bus Depot Markets