Rediscover Gulf Station - Yarra Valley's Pioneering Working Farm.

- Come and meet the Clydesdales, a family of working horses, and Wilbur the Berkshire Pig.
- Discover 100 years of pioneer farming history
- Explore the 160 year old homestead and outbuildings
- Experience life on a colonial pioneer farm
- Ramble through the paddocks via the Farm Walk
- Enjoy a leisurely picnic in the gardens

Gulf Station began in the 1840's as part of a 25,000 acre run known as the Gulf, stretching from Yarra Glen to Toolangi. The Bell family began their lives here in the late 1840's and the homestead and outbuildings are a part of the legacy that the family has left behind for you to explore and enjoy. Each of the outbuildings tells an exciting story about the daily life on a pioneer farm, with an array of traditional farming implements waiting to be discovered.

The homestead is a journey in itself, with new interpretation that will transport you into the domestic life of a rural colonial family where a mother's word was law. Once hosting an array of rare breed farm animals Gulf Station is still home to many friendly animals including horses, pigs, chickens and geese. Take a stroll through the idyllic countryside and find one of Gulf Stations many beautiful spots for a picnic.

Restoration of this incredible place is still underway, but you're invited to be a part of the rich history of Gulf Station this year. For those that have visited Gulf Station before, come and see the progress made so far with the restoration.

On 20 May 2012, the National Motoring Heritage Day will also take place at Yarra Glen Racecourse with a free shuttle to Gulf Station.

Local directions

Melway map reference: 267 C11

Facilities

Activities

Opening hours

Groups of 10 or more are welcome by prior arrangement between Wednesday and Friday for a guided tour of the farm. To make a booking or for more information on group bookings please contact the National Trust Bookings Office on 03 8663 7260

Open Days or private bookings
10:00am -4:00pm
Please note that on declared Total Fire Ban days Gulf Station will be closed and bookings will be rescheduled.

Memberships

• Cultural Tourism Industry Group
• Inbound Tour Operators Association
• Museums Australia
• National Trust
• Tourism Alliance Victoria