Vaucluse House

Address

Wentworth Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030

House
Phone: +61 2 9388 7922

Estate Vaucluse House (Restaurant)
Phone: +61 2 9388 8188

By public transport

We are located about 10km east of the Sydney CBD.

For up-to-date timetables or to find the quickest public transport routes visit the Transport Infoline or call 131500.

Bus & train
The 325 bus from Sydney CBD and Edgecliff station stops outside our gates. The bus trip from Edgecliff station takes about 20 minutes.

You can also take bus 324 (from Sydney CBD or Edgecliff) to Vaucluse shops, and then it’s a 10-minute walk down a signposted public walkway to Vaucluse House.

Ferry
From the Watson’s Bay ferry terminal, Vaucluse House is about 7 minutes on the 325 bus, or a 30-minute walk, including 2km along the shoreline via Parsley Bay.

By road

Parking
The Vaucluse House carpark will be closed until mid-August for major upgrade works. On-street parking is available on Wentworth and Olola Avenues.

Cycling
This is a popular area for cyclists, but note that coming from the CBD involves riding up the infamous ‘Heartbreak Hill’ of New South Head Road. We have signposted bike racks in the car park where you can chain your bike.

We welcome visitors to explore the house and gardens on their own, with our staff on hand to provide information and assist when needed.

Estate Vaucluse House

The elegant Estate restaurant is the ultimate dining and event experience. Enjoy a menu that blends the style and grace of the art deco surrounds with the very best seasonal produce and fresh hand-picked ingredients from the Vaucluse House Kitchen Garden. Open for coffee, lunch, high tea and takeaway options.

Opening hours

• Lunch: Wednesday to Sunday 11.30am–3pm
• High tea: Wednesday to Friday 11.30am–3pm, Saturday and Sunday 10.30am–3pm
• Restaurant closes 4pm

Bookings are essential. Please check the Estate Vaucluse House website for details and availability.

Phone: +61 2 9388 8188 (reservations and inquiries)

Phone: +61 2 8338 0266 (private function inquiries)

Email: reservations@estatevauclusehouse.com.au

Groups larger than 20 must pre-book their visit through our bookings team on +61 2 8239 2211 or bookings@mhnsw.au

For visitors with limited mobility

Visitors with limited mobility can be dropped off at the house entrance via the Olola Avenue entrance. The Vaucluse House carpark will be closed until mid-August for major upgrade works. On-street parking is available on Wentworth and Olola Avenues.

Accessible toilets are located behind the stables.

The ground floor of Vaucluse House is accessible by wheelchair, with ramps provided over some raised entrances. The first and second floors can only be accessed by stair (approx 35 stairs) and the top floor by a further 10 stairs. The cellar is down a flight of steep, stone stairs. For visitors who are unable to directly access these areas, folders with captioned images are provided.

Note that due to the uneven ground, much of the gardens can be difficult to access for those with limited mobility.

We are always happy to try and accommodate individual visitors with specific needs, but we are best able to do that if you call ahead to let us know about any particular requirements you have. Please call ahead on 02 9388 7922.

Set in 10ha of picturesque grounds and gardens that stretch down to the water’s edge but still within easy reach of the CBD, the Vaucluse House estate with its beautiful sandstone mansion and delightful tearooms is the perfect venue for lunches and special events for 20–120 people. Vaucluse House’s scenic setting also makes it a highly desirable location for wedding ceremonies and photography.

Visit venue hire for more information.