Black Rock House

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Historic Black Rock House is open to the public on the first Sunday of the month. Costumed guides will take you on an informative tour of the house and grounds.
Devonshire Tea is served in Tamar’s Tearoom in the afternoon.

Sunday tours are by donations to the Friends of Black Rock House.

Black Rock House was built in 1856 by Victoria’s first Auditor-General, Charles Hotson Ebden as his seaside retreat. Complete with a castle wall servants quarters cellar and Moreton Bay Figs, this historic home in the Melbourne Bayside suburb of Black Rock has a fascinating past.

Throughout its rich history, Black Rock House has been utilised as a meeting place for Melbourne’s elite, as a retreat for Governor Sir Henry Barkly and also as a private house.

Please check the Facebook page and website for special events including mid-week group tours, Winter Ghost Tours, and Paranormal Tours.

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Black Rock House

Black Rock,

  • National Trust
  • Family Friendly
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Lawn / Gardens
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Picnic Area
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
  • History & Heritage
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
09/07/2026

Black Rock

Black Rock House
30-36 Ebden Avenue
Black Rock, Victoria

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Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

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Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 6th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
07 Aug, 06:00 am
August 7th
10:00 pm

07:30 pm – 09:15 pm

10:00 pm
08 Aug, 08:30 am
August 8th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
09 Aug, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

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Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 7th
08:30 am

06:00 am – 07:45 am

08:30 am
07 Aug, 07:00 pm