Queens Road Gatehouse

Now carefully restored, the Queens Road Gatehouse was originally a three-room brick cottage with two steep iron gable roofs. It was purpose built as a lodge for a gatekeeper who was responsible for collecting tolls and payments and helping park rangers provide security against illegal activities in Parramatta Park. It is still in use today as a gateway to the rich natural and cultural history that the Park provides.

The Gatehouse was built in 1873 and is one of Australia’s oldest buildings yet, surprisingly, its original components are still structurally sound. The architectural style is consistent with the simple domestic dwellings of the time and reflects its less prominent 'back door' position in comparison to the George or Macquarie Street Gatehouses.

While a significant historical site for colonial Australia, the Queens Road Gatehouse lies on the land of the Burramatta clan of the Darug, further enriching its cultural character. Few locations in Australia hold such a legacy and yet continue their original function. The Queens Road Gatehouse is truly a living artifact.