Tocal Homestead
Tocal Homestead
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Tocal Homestead is a heritage-listed homestead at Tocal Road, Paterson, Dungog Shire, New South Wales, Australia. One of Australia's oldest-working farms, the property is privately owned by the C. B. Alexander Foundation. It it used to host educational school tours, group tours, hosts large community events, has onsite accommodation and is the perfect wedding location. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. The Tocal College complex, built on the former homestead grounds from the 1960s, is separately heritage-listed.
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Ryan P
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Apr 2019
I visited here a while ago for an Architecture excursion where we had to design a potential building for the beautiful site. I was lucky enough to run into Michael who happily answered any questions I had and gave me some extra insight into the history of the property. All of the extra knowledge I received made the assessment so much easier to complete and Michael had so much passion when sharing his info. I would love to come back and do a proper tour of the property soon!
Written 24 March 2020
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Thank you Ryan! We are so glad you visited our site and would love to have you back for a tour. We are open to the public on Sundays. Michael is usually around then as well and would love hearing about the success of your assessment!
Written 25 March 2020
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annarosabaker
Sydney180 contributions
Aug 2020
It was fascinating to learn about the history of this beautiful homestead. The audio guide is a terrific idea! Loved the Aboriginal seed-grounding grooves,the 400-year-old Moreton Bay fig,the piglets,the grounds. Received a very warm welcome at reception. Will look into staying at The Barracks.
Written 16 August 2020
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Wow what a lovely review, we are so glad you enjoyed your visit and are looking to stay at our on site accommodation!
Written 18 August 2023
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StefSpinks
Singleton, Australia3 contributions
Sept 2015 • Family
The homestead and barn is a perfect venue for a wedding. We held ours in September on a weekend with perfect weather and the venue couldn't have been more wonderful. Our guests were very impressed with the setting which made for stunning photos. Only feedback I would give is to have options for catering companies as the one they currently have did not meet expectations.
Written 21 October 2015
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Thank you for your review Stef. We are sorry to hear that the catering was not what you expected! We have a contract with one caterer/wedding coordinator company, that being Sprout Catering, who we are very proud of and provide an exceptional service. If you have any concerns, please contact them directly.
Written 25 March 2020
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Dan
Sydney, Australia20 contributions
July 2018 • Family
My wife and I visited this beautifully preserved and serviced old homestead and farm buildings dating from 1800’s. A fantastic relic for the area and a valuable window into the past. All buildings and artefacts in good condition for their age. It was great to see that the historic society was utilising the old Barnet building to house educational functions for kids. We’re able to use the new tour electronic guides and maps. New Maps could use some revision and detail to reflect the tour route but good to see the electronic enhancements.
Written 2 August 2018
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Thank you for your view and for visiting our beautiful site. We love feedback and have revised our maps since your visit here with us!
Written 25 March 2020
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jandk_95
Coffs Coast167 contributions
Oct 2011 • Family
A wonderful glimpse back into what life was life for our pioneers. Well preserved and presented.
Written 10 February 2012
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Thank you for your reivew!
Written 25 March 2020
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Dorrigogirl
Singleton, Australia219 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
Attended a Wedding at Tocal. The wedding was held in the grounds outside the homestead. What a perfect setting. Huge moreton bay fig trees provide an amazing backdrop for the wedding photographs as does the lake nearby. Reception held on site. Perfect in every way
Written 19 September 2015
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Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed our site.
Written 25 March 2020
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Giacomo W
110 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
This is a great historic site to wander around at the weekend, with farm buildings dating back to the 1820s, an 1830 convict-built stone barn and an 1830s convict barracks. The blacksmith's shop looks unchanged from the 1800s. The two-storey Tocal Homestead is interesting but fairly plain and stark, in contrast to the outbuildings which really have a lot of character and atmosphere. There is a self-guided audio tour which gives all the basic information about what you are looking at. Well worth a visit.
Written 30 June 2015
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Hi! We have restored the Homestead interior and exterior since your visit and would love to have you back again!
Written 25 March 2020
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This is a review about the CB Alexander Agricultural College close to the historical homestead. During 50 years since its establishment , the facilities of the college has been extended year after year, and still it keeps the great atmosphere and totality. The harmony of traditional brick walls and timber roofs are so brilliant, and the extraordinary composition between many courts and building layout is breath-taking.
The building won the best enduring architecture award in 2014, selected by Australia Institute of Architects.
Recommending to take contact to the reception center before your visiting.
The building won the best enduring architecture award in 2014, selected by Australia Institute of Architects.
Recommending to take contact to the reception center before your visiting.
Written 7 November 2014
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Thank you for your lovely review.
Written 25 March 2020
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John A
Sydney, Australia427 contributions
Sept 2014 • Family
The homestead is well worth a look as it has some great historical buildings. We also did the Open day at the college which was brilliantly run and very informative. A lovely part of the world.
Written 30 September 2014
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Thank you!
Written 25 March 2020
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Millers67
Paterson, Australia38 contributions
Sept 2012
Have been to Tocal Homestead several times now. The actual open day they have each year is so worth the visit. Lots to see and do, and the history is amazing.
Written 10 January 2013
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Thank you for visiting!
Written 25 March 2020
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If you contact them they will advise, there is a caretaker Michael onsite at all times.
Just google tocal homestead barracks and you will see their contact details.
Written 1 December 2018
tocalhomestead
Paterson, Australia
If you ever need to reach us, you can get us on 02 4939 8901 or 0498 018 984.
Written 18 August 2023
tocalhomestead
Paterson, Australia
We are open to the public on Sundays, 10am - 3pm.
Written 18 August 2023
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