Stories of Darebin: Guided History Tours
Next date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 | 11:30 AM
to 12:15 PM
Join us for a unique guided experience, to learn about the historic Bundoora Homestead Art Centre, and the land on which it was built. Hear that stories that shaped this iconic mansion, from its first era as a private family home and stables, to its rebirth as a repatriation mental health hospital for returned servicemen, and its final reimagining as a community art gallery.
Topics you will learn about on the tour:
- Indigenous custodianship of Country
- The commissioning and origins of the house as the Smith family home
- Unique architectural features of the Queen Anne style mansion
- The transformation of the Homestead into a convalescent farm and repatriation hospital
- The discovery of an internationally significant medical treatment
- Bundoora Homestead’s present day use as an arts and cultural facility
Following the tour, we invite you to join us for Devonshire tea in our onsite café, or stay on to explore our beautiful heritage gardens.
Date/ Time
Wednesday 15 July | 11:30 AM-12:15PM
Saturday 15 August | 11:30 AM-12:15PM
Wednesday 16 September | 11:30 AM-12:15PM
Saturday 24 October | 11:30 AM-12:15PM
Wednesday 18 November | 11:30 AM-12:15PM
Cost
$10 tour only
$20 tour + Devonshire Tea (A pot of tea, two scones, jam & cream).
(tickets incur a booking fee)
Access
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilet
- Flexible seating options
- Assistance animals welcome
- This event is not Auslan interpreted
Visit our Accessibility page for more information and resources to help plan your visit.
On this webpage you will find:
- A virtual tour of Bundoora Homestead
- A social story
- A sensory map
- A video tour of Bundoora Homestead
- A floorplan of the building
- Accessibility and transport options
If you have any questions please contact us via bundoorahomestead@darebin.vic.gov.au or call (03) 9496 1060.
Getting here
- Disabled parking available (2 spaces); entry via ramp at main entrance
- Free car parking available (40 spaces) via onsite car park
- Bike parking also available
- Tram route 86, stop number 63 (Greenwood Drive) + approx 6 min (550m) walk. This tram stop is accessible.
To plan your visit click here.
Terms & Conditions
Please note we are a cash-free venue.
Please note for a refund of ticket to be considered we require at a minimum 48 hours notice.
Please note general photography and short videos (for social media) may be recorded at this event for promotional use only and to document this event internally. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know once you arrive.
To plan your visit and for more information please click here.
Join us in the Café!
Our Café is open, offering a variety of light refreshments including pastries, soup, scones, cakes and coffee. It is open from 11am-3pm and the perfect place to grab a bite after your class.
Image Credit: Wallace with a strapper at Bundoora Park in 1904. The Australasian, 20 February 1904, La Trobe Collection, State Library Victoria.
When
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Wednesday, 15 July 2026 | 11:30 AM
- 12:15 PM
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Saturday, 15 August 2026 | 11:30 AM
- 12:15 PM
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Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | 11:30 AM
- 12:15 PM
-
Saturday, 24 October 2026 | 11:30 AM
- 12:15 PM
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Wednesday, 18 November 2026 | 11:30 AM
- 12:15 PM
Location
Bundoora Homestead Arts Centre, 7 Prospect Hill Dr, Bundoora, 3083, View Map
-37.7051404,145.0499516
7 Prospect Hill Dr ,
Bundoora 3083
Bundoora Homestead Arts Centre
7 Prospect Hill Dr ,
Bundoora 3083
Stories of Darebin: Guided History Tours