Old Highercombe Hotel and Folk Museum
The Tea Tree Gully Branch of the National Trust have restored the building and converted it to a folk museum. The museum features indoor displays of clothing, furniture and early photographs, plus outdoor displays of dairy and agricultural artefacts.
Nestled right against the Adelaide Hills, the property provides an attractive setting, with striking views to the coast.
History
Built in 1853, the Hotel has associations with the early development of transport routes to the hinterland, the early use of the telegraph and the development of Tea Tree Gully.
The premises operated as a hotel from 1854 to 1877. From 1880 until 1963 it was used as the Tea Tree Gully Post Office.
When the local school outgrew its single room, the large room of the Hotel was used as a classroom for a number of years, and for many years both the Headmasters and the Postmasters families lived in the building.
From 1963 to 1967 the building served as office and library accommodation for the Tea Tree Gully Council.
In 1967 the SA Government dedicated the building and land to the National Trust of SA.
Location
3 Perseverance Road, Tea Tree Gully
Latitude-longitude -34.8222,138.7307
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Open
Sunday 2.00pm–5.00pm
or by appointment
Admission
Adults $4.00
Concession $3.00
Children $2.00
Family $10.00
Tours
Guided and school tours are available by prior arrangement Enquiries
Museum (08) 8264 0309
Branch
Details
Features:
Folk Collection
Heritage Building
Industrial Heritage
District: Tea Tree Gully
Operating Days: ______S