Explore one of Australia’s oldest buildings this Australia Day!  Delve into the site’s fascinating stories and uncover its historical, social and architectural importance to Australia.  Examine original construction details, including lathe and plaster walls, colonial brickwork and a shingle roof.

The Dairy Cottage is located on the site of the first Government Farm.  Built in 1796, it was home to George Salter, an ex-convict turned cattleman.  It later became part of Governor Macquarie's Domain, now included on the World Heritage list.  In the early 1800s, the cottage was converted to a dairy, and a sunken milk-processing room was constructed, which can be viewed beneath the adjacent Ranger's Cottage.

This tour is suitable for adults and children over 7 years of age.  Due to the fragile nature of the buildings, entry is limited to groups of no more than 15.  The site is not accessible to wheelchairs or strollers.

Tours will be running from 9.15 am to 11.30 am. Look out for the tour guides wearing traditional Georgian colonial costumes.