Woolmers Estate (Attraction)

Part of Tasmania's World Heritage Convict Sites, Woolmers Estate is Australia's finest example of a pioneer farm of the early 1800s. The Estate has a collection of Georgian farm buildings, antique cars, photographs, art and furniture unique in Australia. It displays a remarkable journey from the first Thomas Archer, who settled the property in 1817, to the present day. For six generations Thomas Archer family’s descendants lived on the estate. They were known never to sell their possessions, thus creating a complete time capsule and a remarkable accidental curation of heritage treasures.

Guided house tours operate daily at 11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm and 3.30pm plus an extra 10.00am tour in summer. The tour takes approximately 45 minutes, or self-guided tours can be taken at any time during the day.

Woolmers walled garden was established by Thomas Archer in the 1840s, and has been restored by the Woolmers Foundation Inc., replanting trees, shrubs, roses and perennials of the period.

Also at Woolmers is the National Rose Garden. In late spring through to autumn you have the opportunity to walk through history with over 5000 roses, representing the historical development of the rose in the southern hemisphere, ranging from the earliest European and China roses through to the roses of the twenty first century. The garden is a timeless place offering a visual escape enhanced by the sense of smell. For rose lovers we cannot under-represent this place - it is floral nirvana.

The Servants Kitchen Restaurant is open for lunch, morning and afternoon teas. Admission prices vary during the year due to flowering times.

Wollmers Estate also offers accommodation at the Woolmers Estate Cottages.