Exploring Historical New Farm

🚌 A history house bus Tour with a twist!

Be introduced to Teneriffe and New Farm - as we take in the sights for our Bus Tour. BRING YOUR GO-Card to board the Bus 🚌🚌🚌

Learn about Homes with History taking in both sides of the New Farm/Teneriffe Peninsula. Learn about our industrial past along the peninsula as we board the 199 Bus for our journey. We will take in the historic sites of several heritage houses and learn a little about the people who lived there.

Our tour will include appreciating the art and architecture of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Villiers Street, as well as a closer look at the entrance to Wynberg, one of the oldest houses in New Farm. We will also take in the panoramic view of the river, the city and the Story Bridge.

Concluding with drinks at Howard Smith Wharves at Felons Brewing Co. before returning by bus 199 or venturing further as you wish

About the Tour Guide:

Gerard is regarded as a local historian in New Farm, Teneriffe and Newstead because of his popular books about the area: Reflections on New Farm (2008), Homes with History on the New Farm Peninsula (2015), and New Farm 50 Stories (2024). For more than a decade, he has been the history columnist for New Farm’s My Village News monthly magazine. As an editor and designer, he has assisted many people wishing to produce a book.

🎫Ticket Bookings are essential

ESSENTIAL - Bring your Go-Card

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⏰Meeting time: 9:00am (latest)

📌Meeting location: Outside Community Place, 17b Skyring Tce, Teneriffe.

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