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Black Rock House
Things To Do Black Rock, Bayside, Victoria
Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Historic Black Rock House is open to the public on the first Sunday of the month. Costumed guides will take you on an informative tour of the house and grounds.
Devonshire Tea is served in Tamar’s Tearoom in the afternoon.
Sunday tours are by donations to the Friends of Black Rock House.
Black Rock House was built in 1856 by Victoria’s first Auditor-General, Charles Hotson Ebden as his seaside retreat. Complete with a castle wall servants quarters cellar and Moreton Bay Figs, this historic home in the Melbourne Bayside suburb of Black Rock has a fascinating past.
Throughout its rich history, Black Rock House has been utilised as a meeting place for Melbourne’s elite, as a retreat for Governor Sir Henry Barkly and also as a private house.
Please check the Facebook page and website for special events including mid-week group tours, Winter Ghost Tours, and Paranormal Tours.
Facilities
Family Friendly
Gallery / Museum
Lawn / Gardens
Non Smoking
Pet Friendly
Picnic Area
Disabled Assistance
Disabled access availableAccreditation
National TrustRates
Sunday guided tours by donation.
Weekday tours and Devonshire tea $15
Ghost Tours and Black Rock House Paranormal Tours – fees apply.
