Newstead House was once the finest home in the colony of Moreton Bay, boasting a reputation for hosting lavish parties, it was considered the place to be – the heart of Brisbane’s social life. Built in 1846, it is now Brisbane’s oldest standing European residence and tells the story of early colonial life in Brisbane… of ambition, loss and resilience.

Operating as a house museum, Newstead House stands as a living connection between Brisbane’s past and present.

From its modest beginnings as a two-story Georgian cottage to the grand home you see today, Newstead House is woven into the historical, social and cultural fabric of Brisbane.

Newstead House is currently closed, re-opening on Fridays and Sundays from 2 August, more details coming soon. 

The Board of Trustees of the Newstead House Trust was established under the Newstead House Trust Act of 1939 for the governance and management of the property. It is supported by a small, dedicated management team and volunteers.