Wyoming Cottage

Wyoming Cottage is a John Verge-designed residence in the Narara Valley built with sandstock brick and stucco exterior. It features a central hallway plan, verandahs on the front and sides, timber fireplaces, marble surrounds, and French doors throughout.

Frederick Augustus Hely, Principal Superintendent of Convicts from 1823 to 1836, established the Wyoming farm in 1825 in the Narara Valley. The house reflects the building traditions and governance structure of the early colonial period in New South Wales.

The name Wyoming comes from Thomas Campbell's 1809 poem Gertrude of Wyoming, which references a valley in Pennsylvania. This literary connection gave the property its distinctive identity during the early colonial period.

The property is accessible on foot and displays its original character from the exterior. Visitors should be prepared for uneven ground, especially in the garden areas with mature trees.

The grounds are graced with mature Bunya, Hoop, and Norfolk Island pines alongside Jacarandas and Moreton Bay figs that frame the landscape. These large trees have been maintained across generations and create a distinctive character at the site.

Location: New South Wales

GPS coordinates: -33.40200,151.34990

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45