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Historic Ormiston House Visit Historic Ormiston House, birthplace of the Queensland sugar industry. Children $10 Historic Ormiston House was built in the 1860s by Capt.

Enjoy a Devonshire Tea (gluten free scones available) then take a wander through the historic house and beautiful gardens . $15 entry includes devonshire tea. Louis Hope, who was to become known as the Father of the Australian Sugar Industry. The house is surrounded by 14 acres of equally historic grounds and gardens overlooking Moreton Bay, a beautiful setting for one of the finest examples of colonial architecture in Queensland. Ormiston House is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register. The house and its grounds have been carefully restored over the past 48 years, funded by the fundraising activities of a volunteer committee and a team of dedicated volunteers. Throughout the year, Ormiston House has a busy and varied calendar of open days and special events that attract many visitors and tourists to sample the delights of the house and its surrounds. There are occasions that celebrate the house’s strong Scottish connection, its history and its beautiful gardens; several Concours d’Elegance, Mother’s Day High Tea and elegant High Tea Parties on the verandah.

historicormistonhouse Join us at Historic Ormiston House on Saturday 19th September at 3pm for Jazz by the Bay. Presente...
18/09/2026

historicormistonhouse Join us at Historic Ormiston House on Saturday 19th September at 3pm for Jazz by the Bay. Presented by the sensational Ashleigh Denning and Coppertop Entertainment come and enjoy a fabulous afternoon of jazz standards plus jazz inspired versions of popular hits .
Bring your picnic blanket or chair, a picnic hamper and bottle of w**e and sit and relax watching the afternoon fade away.
Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by clicking on the following link
https://www.trybooking.com/DPIHN

The Four Morrison Sisters will be holding a morning tea at Historic Ormiston House on Sunday 11th October to raise much ...
17/09/2026

The Four Morrison Sisters will be holding a morning tea at Historic Ormiston House on Sunday 11th October to raise much needed funds for Dementia Research.
The event will include delicious sandwiches and scones , tea and coffee , fabulous raffles and a tour of the historic house.
Entry $25.
To book please visit https://trybooking.com/PDIJC

The Vintage Car Club of Queensland will be visiting Historic Ormiston House this Sunday 20th of September from 10 -11....
16/09/2026

The Vintage Car Club of Queensland will be visiting Historic Ormiston House this Sunday 20th of September from 10 -11.30am.
Come along and see these beautiful examples of vehicles from yesteryear.
Entry $15 this includes Devonshire Tea on the veranda, access to the house and car display.

Join us at Historic Ormiston House on Saturday 19th September at 3pm for Jazz by the Bay. Presented by the sensational A...
08/09/2026

Join us at Historic Ormiston House on Saturday 19th September at 3pm for Jazz by the Bay. Presented by the sensational Ashleigh Denning and Coppertop Entertainment come and enjoy a fabulous afternoon of jazz standards plus jazz inspired versions of popular hits .
Bring your picnic blanket or chair, a picnic hamper and bottle of w**e and sit and relax watching the afternoon fade away.
Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by clicking on the following link
https://www.trybooking.com/DPIHN

Join us at Historic Ormiston House on Sunday 25th October to raise funds to support the National Breast Cancer Foundatio...
01/09/2026

Join us at Historic Ormiston House on Sunday 25th October to raise funds to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Enjoy a delicious High Tea, a glass or two of bubbly and live entertainment whilst helping eradicate this terrible cancer.
Tickets $70pp
Time 12-2pm Sunday 25th October.
All funds raised will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
To book visit
Https://www.trybooking.com/DPIIU

Join us at Historic Ormiston House on Saturday 19th September at 3pm for Jazz by the Bay. Presented by the sensational A...
27/08/2026

Join us at Historic Ormiston House on Saturday 19th September at 3pm for Jazz by the Bay. Presented by the sensational Ashleigh Denning and Coppertop Entertainment come and enjoy a fabulous afternoon of jazz standards plus jazz inspired versions of popular hits .
Bring your picnic blanket or chair, a picnic hamper and bottle of w**e and sit and relax watching the afternoon fade away.
Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by clicking on the following link
https://www.trybooking.com/DPIHN

Where on earth are these bats going ? 1000’s of them .
26/07/2026

Where on earth are these bats going ? 1000’s of them .

Mother Nature sure has expensive taste in automobiles ! The stunning day was nothing short of glorious today at the Roll...
26/07/2026

Mother Nature sure has expensive taste in automobiles !
The stunning day was nothing short of glorious today at the Rolls Royce Owners annual Concours.
The fastidiously polished vehicles glistened in the sunlight as proud owners competed for various prizes.
A thank you to Club President Greg Coombes for arranging this spectacular display.

Ormiston House is run by a devoted group of volunteers . All funds received go to the upkeep of the Historic House and surrounding gardens.
An enormous thank you to today’s team who were run off their feet - Jackie , Colin , Helen , Bev, Maddie and Alyssa.
Thank you also to caterer Brett Harry for his delicious High Tea Lunch Boxes.
Ormiston House is looking forward to welcoming RROC - QLD back in 2027.

Join us at Historic Ormiston House this Sunday the 26th July from 10am - 2pm for the annual Rolls Royce Concours held by...
22/07/2026

Join us at Historic Ormiston House this Sunday the 26th July from 10am - 2pm for the annual Rolls Royce Concours held by the Rolls Royce Owners Club - QLD Branch .
Entry is $15 and includes a Devonshire Tea on the veranda, a walk through the historic house plus most importantly an up close and personal view of these magnificent machines.

It was a magical day at Ormiston House today where we celebrated “Christmas in July” in great style!Guests enjoyed a gla...
12/07/2026

It was a magical day at Ormiston House today where we celebrated “Christmas in July” in great style!
Guests enjoyed a glass or two of bubbly on arrival and sat down to a delicious High Tea, all prepared by our dedicated caterer Brett Harry, whilst being entertained by fabulous vocalist Liam Waldock.

Ormiston House is run entirely by volunteers. A huge thank you goes to Karlene B for her beautiful table settings and arrangements plus all volunteers that assisted today - Jackie, Helen, Colin, Belinda , Bev W, Vern, Michelle, Annette, Amelia and Georgia.

We look forward to seeing you at our 2027 Christmas in July !

Address

277 Wellington Street
Ormiston, QLD
4160

Opening Hours

12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+61407034978

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