Welcome
Thank you for your interest in The Oaks Historic Homestead.
Originally built as the first Race Course Hill Homestead in the 1850's,
The Oaks Historic Homestead had to make way for the "new" Homestead
in 1912.
The property was moved by track engine over State Highway 73 to its present
location and was used as a residential property.
In 2002 the property was lovingly restored by its present owner, Madeleine
de Jong, to its former glory. Most of the original features of the Homestead
have been preserved and The Homestead is still heated by its original fireplaces
and the atlas kitchen coal range. The Homestead was extended by a stunning
living/dining room and all accommodation rooms with private and/or en suite
bath room facilities. This is to allow the Oaks to take on a new lease of
life as The Oaks Historic Homestead. With it’s distinctive verandahs
and alcove windows, The Oaks is a well known feature for travelers on State
Highway 73 offering boutique style accommodation and a fresh, local and
where ever possible organic Cuisine.
The Homestead features it’s own organic vegetable garden which is
an integral part of the food preparation
