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Newstead House Brisbane Built in 1846, Newstead House is Brisbane’s oldest standing European residence. Tour the house or hire a unique venue for your next event or wedding!
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More details via our website. Newstead House was once the finest home in the colony of Moreton Bay, boasting a reputation for hosting lavish parties, it was considered the place to be – the heart of Brisbane’s social life. Built in 1846, it is now Brisbane’s oldest standing European residence and tells the story of early colonial life in Brisbane… of ambition, loss and resilience. Operating as a house museum and with venue spaces to hire, Newstead House stands as a living connection between Brisbane’s past and present. From its modest beginnings as a two-story Georgian cottage to the grand home you see today, Newstead House is woven into the historical, social and cultural fabric of Brisbane. Guided Tours of Newstead House take place on Fridays starting at 11:30am and Sundays starting at 11:30am and 2pm. Newstead House is open on Fridays 10am – 2pm and Sundays 10am – 4pm for Self-Guided Tours. View the house at your leisure, there is signage with historical information in each room as well as a QR code that can be scanned on entry signage if you wish to read information and view related images on your personal device (mobile phone or tablet). Tickets to visit Newstead House are $12 per person for adults, $9 per person concession (please show your concession card on entry) and it is free entry for children under 16 years of age accompanied by a ticketed adult.

20/10/2026

Forget the ICB or the Gateway... imagine commuting like this 🐴💨 In the 1850s, Captain Wickham would walk out of Newstead House and hop into an open-air horse-drawn carriage for a bumpy, dusty ride into town to run early Brisbane. No air-con. No podcasts. Just vibes and a face full of dust 🤧 Next time you’re stuck in Brisbane peak hour, just be glad you don't have to clean up after your horsepower! 🚗 📷 : SLQ

17/10/2026

Are you watching the new East of Eden adaptation? 🎬📺 While Steinbeck’s characters were trying to start fresh in California, early settlers were doing the exact same thing right here in Brisbane. They built beautiful homes like Newstead House, but behind the grand verandahs was the same messy, complicated history of survival and human nature 🧐It’s the perfect place for a weekend stroll and a little history deep-dive. Have you visited Newstead House?

15/10/2026

Before Spotify, there was this ✨ If you wanted a playlist at a 1880s house party, you had to play it yourself on the piano or use a Polyphon mechanical "jukebox". See these Victorian era tune providers inside Brisbane’s historic Newstead House 🎹🎶 📷 : MOV

13/10/2026

The "grand Victorian lifestyle" looked stunning from the upstairs, but it was built entirely on the aching backs of downstairs staff. While the elite enjoyed the breezy verandahs, servants battled Brisbane's intense summer heat in heavy wool uniforms - hauling water, stoking fires and scrubbing heavy linens 🥵 No AC. No modern appliances. Just endless manual labor. 📷 : SLQ

09/10/2026

Before social media block lists, there was Victorian etiquette 🤫 In late 1800s Brisbane, one wrong fold on your calling card meant you were instantly ghosted by high society ✨
Step into Brisbane’s oldest surviving European residence and uncover the bizarre rules of the elite.

07/10/2026

📍 Where: Newstead House, corner of Breakfast Creek Road & Newstead Avenue ⏰ When: Open Fridays (10am–2pm) & Sundays (10am–4pm) 🎟️ Tickets: No pre-booking needed! Pay on entry ($12 Adults / Children under 16 years free entry)

03/10/2026

Answers below, how many did you get right? Let us know in the comments! 💬🤫 Step into the past & discover more secrets.
☕ Q1 is... FACT! Tea was a massive luxury & Newstead House was the epicentre of high-society colonial gossip 🔥Q2 is... FACT! It took 15 to 30 minutes just to heat a traditional iron on a stove or fire during the Victorian era 🌳 Q3 is... FACT! When the foundations were laid in 1846, the riverbank looked like an empty wilderness compared to the city today. 📷: 1. Mattinson Harris collection

01/10/2026

Decades change, the beat goes on 🎧✨ Flashing through the mid-1900s to today at Brisbane’s oldest standing European residence 🏡 Same house, steeped in history. Walk through the past this weekend!

🕒 Open Fridays 10am–2pm & Sundays 10am–4pm
🎟️ No pre-booking required, pay on entry
📍 Newstead House

📷 BCC Libraries & SLQ

29/09/2026

The late 1800s riverfront luxury is unmatched, but are you way too fragile to survive an era without modern appliances? 😂 Beautiful afternoon aesthetic at Brisbane’s oldest home! 🏰

26/09/2026

Step back in time at Newstead House!✨ Discover the charm of Brisbane's iconic landmark at your own pace or on a volunteer-led tour⏰ Guided Tours: Fridays at 11:30 am, Sundays at 11:30am & 2:00 pm👋 Self-Guided Walks: Fridays: 10:00am – 2:00pm, Sundays: 10:00am – 4:00pm 📆 No pre-booking needed! Just pay at the door ℹ️Groups of 10+ please fill out our Group Booking Form 🏡

Address

Newstead Park, Breakfast Creek Road
Brisbane, QLD
4006

Telephone

07 3216 1846

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