Newstead House

Worth a wander around and beautifully renovated. It has some fabulous old trees in the garden and careful planting. Spot the wrought iron standing toilet unit in the side garden and wander through the maze.

Have always been curious about what was inside (when it was undergoing a renovation in 2024). Ended up going through during Brisbane Open House 2025. It was interesting and each room was presented nicely with information signs to read about the history / stories. Seeing the servants quarters underneath the house was cool. And stunning river / park views from the balcony. Enjoyed visiting. Toilets were available onsite, but there are also some public toilets in the nearby park. Spent approximately 30min here and that was enough for us, but you’d need more time (1hr) if you are reading all the information.

Newstead House is the perfect spot for picnics, featuring a gentle hill and a spacious grass area overlooking the Brisbane River. It offers ample parking and brand new, clean toilets with hand washing facilities. The area is well lit at night, ensuring safety and convenience. Additionally, the museum component of the house and gardens has recently reopened after extensive renovations and is well worth a visit. Highly recommended for a relaxing and enriching day out.

Beautiful location on a bend in the river giving expansive views. Great spot for a picnic (or a wedding!) with lush grassy areas, shaded areas, easy to get to by bike. Some limited parking nearby. The House is definitely worth visiting. Make sure you join in on a tour with a volunteer guide. There’s some really interesting history with significant visitors along the way. Look out for the ‘Lucinda’ chair - it’s providence is linked to Australia’s Constitution!

Newstead house has a lot of history about the the house and the grounds. The grounds are immaculate and perfect which I think is very good. Inside the house their is a lot of history to get your head around but how the house is setup it is perfect. The house and grounds are beautiful in every way. But their is only one problem their is not enough parking and even when their is the driveway is too small and it is hard to park and if you park on the street you have to pay😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩. Other than that the grounds are immaculate and they are beautiful. Good job keeping the grounds beautiful you should be proud😊😊

Newstead House According to history, this house was built in 1846 located On the northern bank of the Brisbane River at Breakfast Creek. It is the oldest surviving home in Brisbane. It is now a museum, open to public. They have weddings, concerts, high tea but currently it is temporary close. Visitors can enjoy its beautiful surroundings, it’s a lovely place to have a walk, or a picnic.

What a great job of restoration they've done with this place! An emphasis on the diferent layers of history through the lens of four owners. The staff were especially knowledgable.