Roto House
Roto House Historic Site
Overview
Discover the charm of historic Roto House, a late-Victorian building nestled within tranquil Roto House Historic Site in the heart of Port Macquarie. You might even spot a koala in the surrounding trees.
- Type
- Historic buildings/places
- Where
- 2 Roto Place, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444 - in Roto House Historic Site in North Coast
- Accessibility
- Easy
The beautifully preserved Roto House offers a glimpse into the past and is also a picturesque backdrop for weddings or family gatherings.
Enjoy a relaxing picnic on the lawns or visit the onsite cafe for a delightful treat, all while soaking in the peaceful ambience of the historic site and neighbouring Macquarie Nature Reserve.
Built by surveyor John Flynn in 1891, this 11-room heritage weatherboard house constructed from local red mahogany was occupied by his family right up until 1979. It's still lovingly maintained by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Roto House Historic Site is also home to the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, where visitors can learn about local conservation efforts and get up close to these iconic creatures. Plus, it's a short walk to popular Flynns Beach, making it the perfect spot to enjoy both history and nature.
Take a virtual tour of Roto House captured with Google Street View Trekker.
Also see
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Sea Acres Rainforest Centre
Close to Port Macquarie, Sea Acres Rainforest Centre is the gateway to your rainforest experience. Friendly staff provide information and there is a café where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast and lunch.
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Port Macquarie coastal walk
You'll pass historic sites, stunning coastal scenery, beaches, and rainforest along the Port Macquarie coastal walk. It can be enjoyed as a full day walk or broken up into several short walks.
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Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/historic-buildings-places/roto-house/local-alerts
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Roto House Historic Site in the North Coast region
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Roto House.