Hartley discovery day

When

Free open day: Sunday 3 May 2026, 9am to 3pm.

Paid guided tour times:

• 10am to 11am
• 11am to 12pm
• 12pm to 1pm
• 1pm to 2pm
• 2pm to 3pm

Where

Hartley Historic Site in Sydney and surrounds

Accessibility

Medium

Grade

Easy. Most suitable for adults and children over 5.

Price

Entry to the open day is free, guided walking tours are ticketed. Adult $15 per person. Child (5 to 16 years) $10 per person, children under 5 free. Concession $10 per person. Family $35 for 2 adults and 2 children.

Meeting point

51 Old Great Western Highway, Hartley NSW 2790

What to
bring

Drinking water, hat, clothes for all weather conditions, sunscreen, raincoat, sturdy shoes

Bookings

Bookings required for guided tours. Book online or phone 1300 072 757 for more information.

Bring your family and friends to Hartley Historic Site on Sunday 3 May 2026 to enjoy a free open day for all ages. Come any time from 9am to 3pm to venture inside select historic buildings, browse local markets, get crafty in art sessions with Arts OutWest and bop along to live music.

If you’d like to go on a guided walking tour, you can also make a booking with a discovery ranger and learn about the rich and layered history of this small town. Discover its significant and sometimes colourful role in the growth of the NSW colony and early tourism in Australia. 

Then wander through quaint shopfronts and get to know local business owners. Don’t miss the popular Postmistress Cafe and Store, Gold Rush Antiques, Talisman Gallery, and the Hartley Visitor Centre and Kew-Y-Ahn Aboriginal Gallery.

The outside grounds of Hartley Historic Site are dog friendly, provided dogs are always kept on a leash. Stretch your legs on the Rowsons River walking track or the Bells Rock Heritage walking track.

Be sure to book online to secure your place on one of the guided tours.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info