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Ellensbrook House

We recognise and acknowledge Wardandi people as the Traditional Owners of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.

The historic homestead at Ellensbrook has been restored by the National Trust, be sure to visit.

No dogs

No park entry fee

Ellensbrook House
Bronwyn Wells

About this place

Alfred Bussell began building Ellensbrook in 1857 as a home for his wife, Ellen, out of crushed shell and limestone. They lived here until 1865, when they moved to Wallcliffe House at the mouth of the Margaret River. Two of the couple's children died as infants and were buried at Ellensbrook, along with a convict helper and Alfred's brother Charles.

The Wardandi people know this place as Mokidup, a traditional summer camping spot. 

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Safety information

Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!

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Ellensbrook House
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Historic house surrounded by old wooden fence.
Ellensbrook House
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Historic house surrounded by wooden fence.
Ellensbrook House
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Historic house surrounded by wooden fence.
Ellensbrook House
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Historic house surrounded by old wooden fence.
Ellensbrook House
DBCA
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Historic house surrounded by wooden fence.
Ellensbrook House
DBCA
Ellensbrook House
Ellensbrook House
Ellensbrook House

Facilities

Toilet

Picnic table

Lookout/Deck

Activities

Bushwalking

Overnight hiking

Picnicking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Ellensbrook House.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Wardandi people as the Traditional Owners of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

Opening hours

For information about opening hours and fees, go Ellensbrook at Mokidup on the National Trust website.

No park entry fee

Entry to Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park is free.

Toilets

Toilets are available.

Park office / Contact

Blackwood District (Busselton) Parks and Wildlife Office

Phone: (08) 9752 5555

Contact this office by email

Location

Australia's South West
Margaret River

Getting there

The entry to Ellensbrook House is 4km along Ellen Brook Road from Caves Road.

Park boundaries are approximations only and should not be used for navigation or orientation purposes.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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