More details via our website. Newstead House was once the finest home in the colony of Moreton Bay, boasting a reputation for hosting lavish parties, it was considered the place to be – the heart of Brisbane’s social life. Built in 1846, it is now Brisbane’s oldest standing European residence and tells the story of early colonial life in Brisbane… of ambition, loss and resilience. Operating as a house museum and with venue spaces to hire, Newstead House stands as a living connection between Brisbane’s past and present. From its modest beginnings as a two-story Georgian cottage to the grand home you see today, Newstead House is woven into the historical, social and cultural fabric of Brisbane. Guided Tours of Newstead House take place on Fridays starting at 11:30am and Sundays starting at 11:30am and 2pm. Newstead House is open on Fridays 10am – 2pm and Sundays 10am – 4pm for Self-Guided Tours. View the house at your leisure, there is signage with historical information in each room as well as a QR code that can be scanned on entry signage if you wish to read information and view related images on your personal device (mobile phone or tablet). Tickets to visit Newstead House are $12 per person for adults, $9 per person concession (please show your concession card on entry) and it is free entry for children under 16 years of age accompanied by a ticketed adult.
