Historic Glebe Tour & Inspections
Glebe NSW 2037
AustraliaDetails of the starting location and private properties will be provided to ticketholders before the event.
- Tuesday 19 August 2025 from 10am to 4pm
Select from two sessions: 10am - 12pm; 2pm - 4pm
One of the most historic parts of Sydney was given in a 400-acre land grant by Governor Phillip in 1789 to the Anglican Church.
By 1828 the church subdivided their large holding – the Glebe Point northern end with harbour views, deep water frontages, views to the town of Sydney and cool afternoon breezes, sold very quickly. Villas were built with orchards, ferneries, cut flower gardens, croquet lawn and the area became most desirable due to clean air and water. Some of the original houses remain.
The southern end of Glebe closer to Parramatta Road was kept by the church as social housing and was bought by the Federal Government in 1974.
Our walk will focus on the Glebe Point, where you can inspect two historic 19th century properties - Rothwell Lodge and Margaretta Cottage - view a photographic display and listen to a 10-minute talk and presentation focusing on the development of early Glebe and the Toxteth Estate.
Select from two sessions: 10am - 12pm or 2pm - 4pm