Dundullimal Homestead — Attraction in Dubbo

It is a heritage-listed former pastoral station and now cultural facility, house museum and events centre. The Australian colonial slab hut-type homestead is located approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) south of Dubbo It is believed to be the oldest surviving slab hut house in Australia. It was built around 1840 as the head station of this 6,500-hectare (16,000-acre) squatting run. The homestead is also Dubbo's oldest building open to the public. Its interior is relatively sophisticated for its type, with an imposing sitting room and is noted for its tent-shaped plaster ceiling, and wallpaper reproduced from an 1850s pattern. The house is furnished with original period furniture. Popular place, lots of tourists and locals. Fair bit of walking around under shade. Toilets available. Cafes available. You have to book and pay for a tour to be able to see it. This can be done online. At the end of the tour you are given scones and tea. Gift/souvenir shop available on site. Friendly staff and great service. Wear comfy shoes, take water, wear hat, sunscreen. Beautiful place. Lots to see. Parking is easy. Great place for...

Travelled from Canberra and Turned Up on Monday Morning, 6yo had to use toilet so went inside venue for Toilets, wife followed with 2yo and was meet with "What Do You Want" from Female behind Counter.

We then went outside and started to walk the Grounds, 2yo and 6yo were playing around while Wife and I went to the Next Building and Started to Explore, we went inside the first door and were Screamed At by another Female to get out of there.

She then Yelled at us that we had not paid and needed to leave, i stated that we had a "Dubbo Adventure Pass" and saw Good Reviews about this place, and her reply was "We are not a part of "Those Passes", and you have to be a Member to Be Here.

We then grabbed the girls and left quite quickly as we didn't know if the Police would be called, we did not feel welcome, and were not even offered a chance to discuss how to enter the Homestead.

Not happy at all, and 6yo was extremely upset with...

Fantastic! What a beautiful location and an educational tour regarding the homestead, stables, church, gardens, etc. Lyn was a wealth of knowledge and able to answer all of our questions. We also thoroughly enjoyed a delicious Devonshire tea. The website advised that the Homestead was open from 11-3 which is correct, but it’s worth noting that the cafe closes at 2. The volunteers were lovely to chat with. My Mum, sister & I really loved and appreciated our experience at this Homestead - definitely...