Mungerie House a boost for visitor information

The newly restored homestead is home to the Rouse Hill Visitor Information Centre and provides a historical anchor for amenities in The New Rouse Hill community.

The History of Mungerie

Built in the 1890s, Mungerie House is an example of late Victorian architecture and was one of the earliest homesteads established in the Shire.

The name "Mungerie" is aboriginal and is believed to mean "eating place - tall trees".

The original homestead, built in five stages in 1895, comprises four rooms around a central hall, a verandah on three sides and a kitchen at the rear.

Alterations and additions to the house continued until the 1980s.

The property has formerly been used for sheep and poultry farming, orchards and dairy farming - and has been used as a backdrop for film and television, including "Dad and Dave" and "The Squatter's Daughter".
For more detailed facts about Mungerie House, please click here.

When will the project be completed?

The $4 million restoration of Mungerie House and its surrounds now fully completed delivers a range of resident facilities including a swimming pool, sporting facilities, tennis courts and clubhouse.

The facilities include a children's play area and landscaped gardens, plus the fully-accredited Visitor Information Centre promoting both local and regional tourism.

Council's commitment

Council has pledged up to $100,000 for Mungerie House's fit out, and a further $100,000 budget over five years to fund ongoing operating costs, including rent.

Interested in becoming a tourism volunteer?

Council is currently looking for community volunteers who would like to join the Tourism team in providing information services.

If you are interested in volunteering in your local community contact Raquel Bloom, Project Officer - Economic Development & Tourism, on 8853 1911 for a chat about how you can become involved.