Tanilba House (1831)

Nestled on a peninsula overlooking Port Stephens, Tanilba House (1831) is the oldest original home in the area, offering a unique blend of historic charm and natural beauty. The estate features a convict-built stone homestead surrounded by three acres of manicured gardens, including a 30-meter-long wisteria-covered arbour and two 160-year-old fig trees forming a "fig tree cathedral." The property also boasts the oldest olive tree in Australia. Tanilba House provides a picturesque setting for boutique weddings, traditional high teas, group tours, and overnight accommodation in its refurbished maids' quarters.