About Wonnerup House
Wonnerup House is a heritage-listed colonial homestead located in Wonnerup, near Busselton in Western Australia's South West region. Built in 1859 by George Layman to replace an earlier house destroyed by fire in 1858, it is one of the earliest surviving homesteads in the region. Managed by the National Trust of Western Australia, the complex includes the main house, outbuildings, and the 1873 Wonnerup School, displaying colonial furniture, artefacts and interpretive exhibits on early settlement.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore the 1859 homestead with period-furnished rooms, original outbuildings including kitchen, dairy and workers' quarters, and the restored 1873 Wonnerup School. The site is set in rural surroundings near the Wonnerup Wetlands and Tuart Forest, with heritage gardens, interpretive displays on colonial life and early farming, and National Trust collection items. Guided tours explain the architecture and daily life of the Layman family and early settlers.
Key highlights
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1859 colonial homestead built by George Layman, one of the oldest surviving in South West WA
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Original outbuildings including kitchen, dairy, stables and workers' quarters
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Restored 1873 Wonnerup School with classroom displays
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Period furniture, artefacts and interpretive exhibits on early settlement
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