Elizabeth Farm, Sydney

Name: Elizabeth Farm
Address: 70 Alice St, Sydney, 2142, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9635 9488

#274 among attractions in Sydney

Museum, History museum, Farm

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Facts and practical information

Elizabeth Farm is an historic estate located at 70 Alice Street, Rosehill, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Elizabeth Farm was the family home of wool pioneer, John and his wife Elizabeth Macarthur. The estate was commenced in 1793 on a slight hill overlooking the upper reaches of Parramatta River, 23 kilometres west of Sydney Cove. This area belonged to the Burramattagal clan of the Dharug people, whose presence is recalled in the name Parramatta. ()

Completed: 1793 (232 years ago)Coordinates: 33°49'16"S, 151°1'5"E

Address

70 Alice StParramatta (Rosehill)Sydney 2142 Australia

Contact

+61 2 9635 9488

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Day trips

Elizabeth Farm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westfield Parramatta, Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Hambledon Cottage, New South Wales Lancers Memorial Museum.

1.6 kmW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Parramatta, Sydney
26 min walk • Westfield Parramatta is a large shopping centre in the suburb of Parramatta in Greater Western Sydney.
~900 mE
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Sydney
15 min walk • The Rosehill Gardens Racecourse is located in the Western Sydney suburb of Rosehill, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It operated by the Australian Turf Club. Rosehill holds horse races for thoroughbred gallopers on a grass surface. It is one of the two premier racecourses in Sydney, the other one being Randwick Racecourse.
~430 mNW
Museum
Hambledon Cottage, Sydney
7 min walk • Hambledon Cottage is a heritage-listed former residence and now house museum at 47 Hassall Street, Harris Park, City of Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
1.1 kmW
Museum
New South Wales Lancers Memorial Museum, Sydney
18 min walk • The New South Wales Lancers Memorial Museum is a military museum at Linden House, 2 Smith Street, Parramatta, Sydney, Australia. The museum's collection is heritage-listed, having been added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 14 May 2010.
~20 mNW
Park
Elizabeth Farm Reserve, Sydney
1 min walk • Elizabeth Farm Reserve is a heritage-listed public reserve on former farmland associated with Elizabeth Farm, located at Arthur Street, Rosehill, City of Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. The property is owned by Parramatta City Council.
2 kmNW
Church
St Patrick's Cathedral, Sydney
32 min walk • St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Parramatta and the seat and residence of the Catholic Bishop of Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia, currently the Most Reverend Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv.
1.1 kmNW
Tower
180 George Street, Sydney
18 min walk • 180 George Street is a residential skyscraper complex currently under-construction in Parramatta. New South Wales, Australia. The complex is being developed by property developer Meriton, with the towers being designed by Woods Bagot.
1.5 kmW
Church
St John's Cathedral, Sydney
24 min walk • St John's Cathedral is a heritage-listed, Anglican cathedral in Parramatta, City of Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. St John's was given the status of provisional cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney in 1969, and designated a Regional Cathedral in 2011 for the Western Region.
1.3 kmNW
Skyscraper
6 & 8 Parramatta Square, Sydney
21 min walk • 6 & 8 Parramatta Square is a skyscraper currently under construction in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia, a centrepiece of the Parramatta Square development. The building is a commercial skyscraper which will comprise 120,000 square metres of office space and be 230 metres in height.
1.2 kmW
Museum
Lancer Barracks, Sydney
19 min walk • Lancer Barracks is a historic military facility and grounds in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. It is the longest continuously operational military facility in Australia since colonial settlement.
~470 mW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Experiment Farm Cottage, Sydney
8 min walk • Experiment Farm Cottage is a heritage-listed former farm and residence and now house museum at 9 Ruse Street, Harris Park, City of Parramatta, Sydney, Australia. It is one of Australia's oldest standing residences, being built in c.1834.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Elizabeth Farm open?

Elizabeth Farm is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

Which popular attractions are close to Elizabeth Farm?

Nearby attractions include Elizabeth Farm Reserve, Sydney (1 min walk), Hambledon Cottage, Sydney (7 min walk), Experiment Farm Cottage, Sydney (8 min walk), Parramatta Sand Body Conservation Area and Military Barracks Site, Sydney (11 min walk).

How to get to Elizabeth Farm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Elizabeth Farm:

Bus

Arthur Street • Lines: M92 (5 min walk)
Rosehill Racecourse • Lines: M92 (7 min walk)

Train

Harris Park (16 min walk)
Parramatta (20 min walk)

Ferry

Parramatta Ferry Terminal (17 min walk)