About
Duneira Estate is a historic 38-acre colonial hill station and grand garden located 820 meters above sea level on Mount Macedon. Established in 1872 by pastoralist Suetonius Officer, the property features an 1875 Victorian Italianate mansion, original outbuildings, a gate lodge, chestnut groves, and an apple orchard, all of which hold National Trust significance. The estate, bequeathed to the S.R. Stoneman Foundation in 2002, serves as a venue for weddings, events, and photography, offering a variety of indoor and outdoor locations including a 150-year-old mansion, grand lawns, and a secret garden.
Key features and facilities include: - A Victorian mansion showcasing extensive art, Persian rug, antique furniture, and library collections.
- Manicured gardens featuring heritage-listed trees, towering rhododendrons, and perennial flower beds.
- On-site amenities such as tearooms, accessible toilets, and a llama farm.
- Event services with accommodating staff and undercover areas suitable for various weather conditions.
- Cultural programming including guided house and garden tours, workshops, lectures, and seasonal festivals like the Bluebell Festival.
- Accessibility features that make the venue dog-friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and accessible to visitors.