Horsley Homestead

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy
Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Horsley Homestead, Heritage-listed residence in Dapto, Australia.

The colonial residence comprises four main rooms with a central hall, constructed using limewashed brick walls and slate roofs with cedar joinery throughout.

William Frances Weston established the 500-acre property in 1818 under Governor Macquarie's grant, naming it after his homeland in Surrey, England.

The property transformed from a family estate into a small village by 1841, housing 84 residents and 21 tenant farmers working the surrounding lands.

The homestead served multiple purposes over time, functioning as a museum from 1972 to 1985 and later as an event venue until 1992.

The site contains early reinforced concrete silos and traditional cow sheds, maintaining substantial archaeological elements from 19th-century farming practices.

Location: New South Wales

Location: City of Wollongong

GPS coordinates: -34.48600,150.77900

Latest update: April 28, 2025 02:08

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Horsley Homestead - Heritage-listed residence in Dapto, Australia » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes