Altona Laverton Historical Society - Altona Homestead

Trace the evolving history of Altona

Altona Homestead is a beautiful historic building, remaining since Altona's pioneering days. It's by Port Philip Bay, almost on the foreshore. The proud bluestone residence has seen many uses, now it'...

Morning tea in historic surroundings

We had read that Altona-Laverton Historical Society had resumed its first Sunday of the month morning tea and Homestead openings. We booked accordingly and were very pleased with the outcome. We arriv...

Lovely from the outside.

Situated at the rear of Logan Reserve is this house. It seems to be closed during the times of the pandemic, however, the gardens surrounding are quite nice and you can take a peak in the windows.

DEVONSHIRE TEA

Volunteers run the morning tea on the first Sunday of the month. They do an amazing job with fresh scones, jam and cream and tea or coffee. Home made lemonade is provided for children. The bluestone...

Missed it

We selected our day to come to be a Tuesday when it would be open, but it was not. We walked all around and admired the original bluestone aspects and the later architecture.