About Cuppacumbalong Homestead
Cuppacumbalong Homestead is a heritage-listed pastoral property located at Tharwa on the southern outskirts of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory. Situated near the confluence of the Murrumbidgee and Gudgenby Rivers, it comprises an 1850s homestead, outbuildings and gardens. Notable for its association with early pastoral settlement and the de Salis family, it now operates as a craft and cultural centre showcasing local artisans and regional history.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a historic rural homestead complex set in a pastoral landscape beside the Murrumbidgee River. The site includes the main homestead, former outbuildings, gardens and paddocks. Interiors and displays reflect 19th-century pastoral life, with craft studios, galleries and workshops operating on site. The surroundings are open grassland and river flats with views to the Brindabella Ranges, offering a quiet, heritage-focused visit.
Key highlights
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Heritage-listed 1850s homestead associated with early pastoral settlement
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Scenic location at the confluence of the Murrumbidgee and Gudgenby Rivers
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Historic outbuildings, gardens and rural landscape
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On-site craft studios, gallery and artisan workshops
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Interpretation of the de Salis family and Tharwa district history