Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead (Wandin North)
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Come and enjoy the ways of YesterYear at Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead. An excellent destination for a day trip less than an hour's drive from Melbourne in the stunning Yarra Valley.
The Pioneer Homestead - The 1860s homestead is furnished with items from the homes of descendants of the pioneer Families. The slab hut kitchen contains many household items of the era. Plus we have a our Blacksmiths, woodturning and vintage machinery.
Our Beautiful Gardens - The Mont De Lancey homestead is set in lawns graced by beautiful trees including a magnificent spreading oak. Whether it be the rich rustic colours of autumn or come spring it's blossom time, the white and pink of the flowering cherries and the purple of the lilacs make a stunning setting.
The Museum - Take a set back in time to appreciate the family, working and social life of the pioneer families displayed in a comprehensive collection of photographs and artefacts.
Guided Tours - Visitors can enjoy the personally guided tour of the historic Homestead and slab kitchen, the beautiful gardens, St Mary's Chapel, Blacksmiths and vintage machinery with one of our volunteers. After your guided tour you're welcome to browse the grounds and extensive museum collection at your leisure.
The Art Gallery - The Gallery contains a wide range of artworks ranging from Contemporary to Modern including works by artist from the Yarra Valley.
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This place is a real gem and is passionately supported by a group of volunteers. There is so much to see and experience. The best approach is to take a reasonably priced tour which covers some of the highlights and then wander around to the remaining areas.
The Homestead is not open every day and so some planning will be needed to make a visit during the week.
Apart from the restored buildings filled with objects from the past, there are some lovely gardens and lawns, a few picnic tables with a Yesteryear design, a huge farm machinery shed overflowing with old machinery, Smithys where you can see a see a blacksmith working at certain times and a huge museum with historical displays.
You are sure to find things that really spark your interest. Some of our favourites displays were:
- An old-fashioned outdoor dunny (which thankfully no-one has to use (or empty) anymore
- A massive Common English Oak from the 1880s which has a circumference of 4.2m (is great for a shady stop on a warm day)
- The Blacksmiths forge
- The first Ferguson tractor in Australia
- Furphy's Farm Water Cart (so good that a beer is even named after it!)
- Display of historic egg beaters / whisks
- A beech wood glove stretcher from 1875
- The Australian Women's weekly from the time of the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne
- Kiddicraft Miniature Capstan Navy Cut Cigarettes Collectors Item containing tiny plastic cigarettes (thankfully society has moved on to the point where these type of products are no longer produced)
- The baby-safe cot which halves a mother's worries and will keep your child safe from any possible harm including flies, mosquitoes, falling, injuries or boredom
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There is a kiosk and tearoom but they were not open when we visited, so it might be prudent to bring along some supplies in case the energy levels flag.Photos:
Location
71 Wellington Road, Wandin North 3139 Map
✆ (03) 5964 2088
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Web Links
→ www.montdelancey.org.au
→ Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead on Facebook
