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This house was built by James Houison in the 1840s.
The site of the residence of early colonial governors, today a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was especially important during the term of office of Governor Lachlan Macquarie. On the third Friday of each month, ghost tours of Old Government House are available.
Commenced in 1793, Elizabeth Farm contains part of the oldest surviving European building in Australia, built as the home of John and Elizabeth Macarthur. As such, it was the birthplace of the Australian wool industry and was an important social, political and cultural centre of the early colony. Elizabeth Farm's deep shady verandahs (inspired by colonial homes in India) became the prototype for the Australian homestead. The interiors contain reproductions of furniture, portraits and objects belonging to the Macarthurs, allowing a 'hands-on' experience of early 19th century life. Elizabeth Farm is situated in a recreated 1830s garden and contains early plants from the Macarthurs' time.
First private farm in Australia, set up as an experiment to see if the colony could become self-sufficient.
Hambledon Cottage, a Colonial Georgian cottage "cottage ornee", was built by John Macarthur in 1824 and formed part of the Elizabeth Farm estate. Furnished to depict 19th-century lifestyles.
A former residence built in 1821. It is now a museum of the medical and nursing history of Parramatta, with photographs and memorabilia. Opposite stands the Court House Tower all that remains of Parramatta's first court house, built in 1890. There is wheelchair access for the ground floor.
Historic army barracks, home of the Royal NSW Lancers and contains "The Linden House Museum".