Keera Vale Travel Guide

Free Guide: Discover Wollongong's oldest house, Keera Vale, a beautifully restored Georgian mansion with a rich history.

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Discover Wollongong's oldest house, Keera Vale, a beautifully restored Georgian mansion with a rich history.

Keera Vale, located in West Wollongong, is a historic house dating back to 1844. Built for Judge Roger Therry, it stands as a prominent landmark and a reminder of Wollongong's early colonial history.

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Address
30 Bukari St, West Wollongong NSW 2500

Getting there

Walking

From the Wollongong city center, Keera Vale is approximately a 30-minute walk. Head west along Crown Street, then turn left onto Bukari Street. The house will be on your right.

Public Transport

Several bus routes service the West Wollongong area. From Wollongong Station, take bus route 39 and alight at the Mount Keira Rd Before Princes Hwy stop. From there, walk along Mount Keira Road and turn right onto Bukari Street. Keera Vale will be on your left. A single bus fare costs around $2.20 - $4.

Taxi/Ride-Share

A taxi or ride-share from Wollongong city center to Keera Vale will take approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on traffic. Expect to pay around $15-$25 for the trip.

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Keera Vale, situated in West Wollongong, is a captivating historical landmark with a rich past. Constructed in 1844 for Judge Roger Therry, who served as attorney-general, the house is a significant example of Georgian architecture in the region.Over the years, Keera Vale has served various purposes, including a family home, a school for boys and girls, and even apartments. Despite undergoing unsympathetic renovations in the past, the house retains its original Georgian character and stands as a testament to Wollongong's colonial heritage.The property has been the subject of extensive restoration efforts by its current owners, who are working to bring it back to its former glory. These efforts were featured on ABC TV's Restoration Australia in 2015, further increasing public interest in the historic home. While not always open to the public, glimpses of Keera Vale can be enjoyed from Bukari Street, offering a connection to Wollongong's past.

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