Black Rock House

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Historic Black Rock House is open to the public on the first Sunday of the month. Costumed guides will take you on an informative tour of the house and grounds.
Black Rock House built by Charles Hotson Ebden 1856-1858
Moreton Bay Fig Tree at Black Rock House
Black Rock House - Ebden Ave, Black Rock
Castelated Wall - Black Rock House
Victorian Sitting Room - Black Rock House
Front of house
Devonshire Tea is served in Tamar’s Tearoom in the afternoon.

Sunday tours are by donations to the Friends of Black Rock House.

Black Rock House was built in 1856 by Victoria's first Auditor-General, Charles Hotson Ebden as his seaside retreat. Complete with a castle wall servants quarters cellar and Moreton Bay Figs, this historic home in the Melbourne Bayside suburb of Black Rock has a fascinating past.

Throughout its rich history, Black Rock House has been utilised as a meeting place for Melbourne's elite, as a retreat for Governor Sir Henry Barkly and also as a private house.

Please check the Facebook page and website for special events including mid-week group tours, Winter Ghost Tours, and Paranormal Tours.

Information

Website

www.blackrockhouse.org.au

Address

30-36 Ebden Avenue, Black Rock, Victoria, 3193

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