Elizabeth Farm - Rosehill (NSW)

5 /5 Stace E: We did the special event evening tour 6pm on a Friday night. Getting there on time from the North shore at peak hour was challenging but easier than I expected. Parked right out the front. The tour was very enjoyable and I came away with a new respect for John MacArthur, who I’d previously thought was a fairly horrible person who’d been credited with his wife’s achievements. I wouldn’t do the night tour with little kids, or if you walk with a stick, because the footing’s a bit tricky in the dark but absolutely go there in the daylight, it’s well worth your time.

5 /5 Sarah Magsino: Tucked away in the suburbs sits this historic estate. We went on a weekend and it was quiet and peaceful. We explored the house in our own leisure with the digital guide and there is also sufficient displays which provide the history of the Macarthur family. Being an immersive museum gave us a true opportunity to step back in time. I especially liked the kitchen area, garden and the servant bells which would ring a different tone depending on the room the bell pull was activated in. Highly recommended for all ages, free entry too.

5 /5 Alice Moon-Star: Free entry to Elizabeth Farm which is a very worthy place to visit with exhibits which viewers can hold/touch and has a pretty cottage garden with flowers, banana trees and large cactus plants. It is Australia’s oldest homestead, built in 1793 for wool sellers, John and Elizabeth Macarthur. Elizabeth Farm today has a 1830s style garden and the building has large verandas surrounding it which is perfect for the hot western Sydney summer time. In the 1970s the building was to be demolished as it was derelict but it was protected by a conservation order and turned into a museum. I really enjoyed visiting here and it reminds me of Government House in Parramatta Park. Open Friday to Saturday.

5 /5 Shelley C: A beautiful place to wander around and learn about the history of the early settlers and their impact on the local population. Staff were friendly. You could walk around on your own but there were staff to hand if you had any questions. There was a cafe, shop and toilets. The property is accessible to people who have a disability.

5 /5 Albert Tedjadiputra: Came here for a visit during the long weekend period, it is so peaceful and relaxing. The environment is clean and professionally maintained by very friendly team members who know how to make the visitor feels like visiting the museum with a private guide. The plantation and garden are very well maintained to ensure you have a pleasant visit during the day. Clean public toilets as well.