Wolston House

Wolston House is a two-story brick and sandstone farmhouse in Wacol near Brisbane. The building contains six main rooms, cellars, and wide verandas that surround the central living areas.

Doctor Stephen Simpson built the original two-room cottage in 1852, which Matthew Goggs later expanded into a substantial homestead during the 1860s. This expansion established it as a notable property in the region.

The house reflects the daily life of farming families during the late 1800s. Visitors encounter period furnishings and household items that show how residents lived and worked in a rural setting.

The house opens to visitors on selected dates and is managed by a heritage organization. It is advisable to check the exact opening times before visiting to ensure availability for your planned arrival.

The property contains one of the oldest surviving residential buildings in the Brisbane area with underground chambers still intact from its original use. These basement spaces offer a rare look into the practical side of rural life in earlier times.

Location: Queensland

Website: http://nationaltrust.org.au/qld/WolstonHouse

GPS coordinates: -27.57410,152.90430

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:42