About Strawberry Hill Farm
Strawberry Hill Farm, also known as Old Farm, Strawberry Hill, is a National Trust of Western Australia property at Mira Mar in Albany, Western Australia. Established as a government farm in 1827 and developed from 1831 by Sir Richard Spencer, it is recognised as the oldest farm in Western Australia. The site includes the 1831 cottage, later extensions, heritage gardens and farm outbuildings set on a hill with views over Princess Royal Harbour.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore the 1831 wattle-and-daub cottage and later stone extensions furnished to reflect 19th-century colonial life, along with farm outbuildings, heritage gardens and lawns on an elevated site overlooking Princess Royal Harbour and Albany. The experience includes guided or self-guided interpretation of early settlement history, garden walks, and views across the harbour and surrounding landscape.
Key highlights
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Oldest farm in Western Australia, established as Government Farm in 1827
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1831 cottage built for Sir Richard Spencer, Government Resident of Albany
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National Trust of Western Australia property with furnished colonial interiors
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Heritage gardens and farm outbuildings on hilltop setting
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Panoramic views over Princess Royal Harbour and Albany