Step inside the historic Homestead and discover the stories of the people who lived and worked at Coolart.
Our Friends of Coolart volunteers welcome visitors and can share some of the history of the house, gardens and estate.
A small contribution of $5 per person helps support essential maintenance and repairs to the Homestead.
Bring a picnic and find a spot in the grounds, with public BBQs also available. While there is no café at Coolart, the Plant & Gift Shop sells ice creams and cold drinks.
Coolart is best explored on foot, with paths connecting the Homestead, gardens, wetlands and historic buildings. Some areas of the property have limited accessibility; ramps provide access to the Homestead and public toilets are available.
Open 7 days 9am–5pm
Wednesday 11am–3pm
Saturday 11am–3pm
Sunday 11am–3pm
Other days by special request
Open 7 days 11am–3pm
Planning a group visit? Friends of Coolart can arrange a tour of the Homestead and share the stories behind the house and estate.
Contact Friends of Coolart at info@coolart.org.au to discuss dates and times.
Coolart has beautiful heritage gardens and grounds. Visitors can also take one of the many walking tracks around the property. Visit the wetlands and hides to explore the local birdlife.
There are barbeques and picnic tables in the grounds, near the Visitor Centre.
At the entrance of Coolart, adjacent to the visitor carpark is the Visitor Centre. Rangers are generally available onsite to provide updates to visitors on the estate and its prolific wildlife and birdlife. A calendar of activities runs throughout the year.
Located in the Barracks building adjacent to the Homestead. Full of treasures from the past, there are also plants and merchandise available to purchase. The shop is hosted by volunteers and open from 11am–3pm daily.
Coolart has good general accessibility in all areas. While there are paved walkways through the estate, visitors in wheelchairs or using walking frames should be aware that some pathways are unsealed.
A Hippocampe all-terrain wheelchair is available at Coolart for visitors with restricted mobility. The chair can be borrowed for free by contacting the Coolart park office on 03 8427 2242.
To help protect the native wildlife and wetlands, dogs are not permitted at Coolart under Parks Victoria regulations. We appreciate your understanding.
We acknowledge the Bunurong People as the traditional custodians of Coolart lands and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and future.
Coolart Wetlands and Homestead
40 Lord Somers Rd, Somers VIC 3927
Open 7 days 9am–5pm
Wednesday 11am–3pm
Saturday 11am–3pm
Sunday 11am–3pm
