About Entally House
Entally House is a historic Regency-style estate located at Hadspen near Launceston in northern Tasmania. Built between 1819 and 1835 for Thomas Reibey II, it is one of Tasmania's oldest surviving colonial houses. Managed by the National Trust of Tasmania, the property includes the main house, outbuildings, chapel, gardens and vineyard. It is notable for its colonial architecture, Reibey family association and well-preserved estate landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a two-storey Regency colonial house with period-furnished rooms, outbuildings including stables, chapel and farm buildings, and extensive gardens and parkland along the South Esk River. The estate offers guided house tours, self-guided garden walks, vineyard views and displays of colonial furniture, clothing and family memorabilia. The setting is rural and tranquil, with lawns, heritage trees and picnic areas surrounding the historic complex.
Key highlights
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Regency colonial house built 1819-1835 for Thomas Reibey II
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Period-furnished interiors with colonial furniture and Reibey family collection
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Extensive heritage gardens and parkland on the South Esk River
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Historic outbuildings including chapel, stables and coach house
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National Trust of Tasmania heritage-listed estate with vineyard
History of Entally House
Entally House was commenced in 1819 and completed in 1835 for Thomas Reibey II, son of convict-turned-businesswoman Mary Reibey. It is one of Tasmania's oldest and most intact colonial estates, illustrating early 19th-century pastoral settlement in northern Tasmania. The estate remained in the Reibey family for generations and includes early colonial architecture, farm outbuildings and a chapel, reflecting the lifestyle of a prominent colonial family.
Culture & Context
The property is listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register and managed by the National Trust of Tasmania as a heritage museum. It represents colonial Regency architecture and early Tasmanian pastoral heritage, with collections, gardens and buildings that demonstrate 19th-century domestic and farming life. It is a significant cultural attraction for understanding Tasmania's colonial history.
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