Kapunda, South Australia


HISTORY

Anlaby Station was first settled in 1839 by the
Dutton Family.Originally, the station consisted
of 160,000 acres or 25 miles long by 10 miles wide.
The station was world famous for its Merino wool,
which also dated back to 1839 when Mr F.H. Dutton brought
18,000 mixed sheep from New South Wales. Many years
of breeding with local and imported stock followed
and at its height, Anlaby was the scene of 30
shearers who took care of the 50,000 to 60,000
sheep at shearing time. Anlaby was the first
Merino and Clydesdale stud in South Australia.


The grandeur of the gardens was also recognised
world wide and it is said that 14 gardeners were
employed to maintain the acres of roses, shrubs
and trees that surround the mansion, apple house,
folly, tennis court, rosaries and conservatories.
Other gardens are under restoration and a jungle
secret garden can be discovered as well as a wild
tangled rosary.


THE PRESENT

Hans and Gill Albers are only the third family
to own Anlaby Station in its 150 year history.
Although it has been the venue for grand parties
for Royalty and the rich and famous in the last
century, this is the first time the historical
grounds have been open to the public.


ACCOMMODATION

Bed and Breakfast accommodation (self-contained)
is available in the Manor House and the Groomsman's
Cottage with country breakfast provisions
provided or stay in the Main Homestead
where breakfast will be served.


Rates:


Groomsman's cottage

Manor House

Main Homestead

 $75.00 per person per night
$85.00 per person per night
POA


Bookings online welcome click here




Horse drawn carriage tours and
horse riding by arrangement





ATTRACTIONS

Walking the grounds of the grand colonial home,
you will enjoy features such as the original
courtyard and architecturally designed stone
Coach House, Stables, Blacksmith's Shop,
Coachman's House, Head Gardener's House,
Manor House Groom's Cottage and
the magnificent Harness Room.

The small village that housed the farm workers
and families is still a feature of Anlaby Station
and the cottages are being restored to their original condition.

In the Coach House you will find a large collection
of horse drawn coaches from around the World, ranging
from a Cobb & Co to a Hansom Cab. Many of these
beautifully restored coaches have been seen in
Australian and overseas feature films.




Each Wednesday to Sunday and Public Holidays
between 10am and 4pm, you can now experience
a grand viewing of the grounds and surrounds
of beautiful historic ANLABY STATION.

ADMISSION CHARGES APPLY

GROUP TOURS BY ARRANGEMENT




Book Online Click Here
Or for more details contact:
Hans & Gilly ALBERS
phone and fax:
08 8566 2465

Email enquiries welcome: anlaby@gmx.net

Original Page design by Angie Kingston.  Further additions by John Emerson