National Trust The Briars Historic Homestead

A homestead and wildlife sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula steeped in local history, flora and fauna.

The Briars is one of the Mornington Peninsula’s oldest properties. Captain James Reid arrived in 1840 and erected a hut on the site now occupied by the Visitor Information Centre. In 1846 Alexander Beatson Balcombe purchased the property, and built a homestead from local materials. They named it “The Briars” after the family home on St Helena.

Collection: The Homestead contains historic photographs, artefacts and a Napoleonic Collection.

Services/Activities:Guided tours; BBQ & picnic facilities; 90+ hectare Wildlife Sanctuary including wetlands and bird hides; several bushland walks including pram friendly and wheelchair accessible walks; school holiday activities include Junior Ranger Programs and ranger-guided spotlight walks; function hire of Homestead, barn and grounds; Outdoor Education Camp; Josephine’s Restaurant; Eco House; Shire Nursery and Angus & Rose restaurant.

Location

The Briars, 450 Nepean Hwy, Mount Martha 3934 View Map

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Features

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Contact

National Trust The Briars Historic Homestead

03 5950 1221

the.briars@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Website

Hours

The Homestead Gardens and Outbuildings are open from 9am - 5pm.

Tours are available for groups. Bookings essential.