Gleniffer Brae

Historic Gleniffer Brae Manor House is set in the grounds of Wollongong Botanic Garden and is a weddings and function centre.

To discuss your requirements for your special occasion, please phone Waine Pomeroy on 0408 482910

The manor house is nestled in the south western corner of the garden. Its impressive structure and picturesque grounds provide an ideal setting for weddings, special celebrations and business functions.

This beautiful heritage building is also home to the Conservatorium of Music.

Build your memories at Gleniffer Brae

Historic Gleniffer Brae Manor House adorns the grounds of the picturesque Wollongong Botanic Garden, overlooking a sweeping vista of the city and the escarpment.

This outstanding heritage listed property is a valuable community asset and the ideal location for your next business or social function.

Gleniffer Brae Manor House combines the ambience of by-gone times along with tastefully decorated reception, meeting and dressing rooms, and other on-site facilities.
The Gleniffer Brae Manor House truly is one of Wollongong’s Premier Venues.

A Brief History

The manor house of Gleniffer Brae was constructed in 1938-39 to serve as a home for Mr Arthur Sidney Hoskins, his wife and family. A S Hoskins established the Australian Iron and Steel Company at Port Kembla in 1928. The company merged with BHP in 1938, thus becoming the industrial centre of the Illawarra. The manor house was constructed in the English Tudor style, and exhibits premium quality materials and craftsmanship in the interior and exterior timberwork, stained glass, stonework and brickwork.

The building was designed by Mrs Hoskins’ brother, architect Geoffrey D Loverige, whilst the gardens and grounds were designed by noted landscape designer Paul Sorenson. The name Gleniffer Brae was adopted from a small village in Paisley, Scotland, the birthplace of Mrs Hoskins’ grandfather.
In 1978, Wollongong City Council purchased the manor house and grounds, merging it with the Wollongong Botanic Garden.
Since 1980, a section of the property has been leased to the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music to conduct music education.

The suite of tastefully decorated rooms are available for hire, and provide an ideal setting for both private and business functions.

Along with the scenic location and impressive manor house structure, facilities include a fully equipped kitchen with dining, meeting, lounge and bridal room catering for up to 80 people. Larger numbers can be accommodated within the courtyard and grounds.

On-site car parking is also available.

Your host, Waine Pomeroy provides outstanding personalised customer service and can advise you on all the options available to ensure your special function is a truly unique and wonderful experience.

Bookings and Enquiries

For general enquiries phone Wollongong Botanic Garden on 4225 2636.

To arrange an inspection or discuss event requirements
contact Waine Pomeroy on 0408 482 910.

Glennifer Brae Booking Form 08/09 [PDF, 186k]

How to find Gleniffer Brae

From any main highway, take the Keiraville exit, then
simply follow the signs to the Botanic Garden. Look for the Gleniffer Brae entrance gates on Murphy's Avenue.