Tours

Tours Garden, Studios and House

Take a guided tour of the house and historic working studio of Australian landscape artist Sir Hans Heysen.

The Cedars is a gracious old home still owned by the Heysen family. It houses a fine collection of paintings and drawings displaying Heysen's remarkable versatility in subject and medium.

See the Studio

Also on the grounds, see Heysen's working studio, built in 1912 and used by this iconic painter until his death in 1968. See his painting materials and tools, sketches, notes and more.

The rambling cottage garden is part of the South Australian Open Garden Scheme but is open for enjoyment daily. A walking trail is also featured on the 60 hectare property and directs visitors to favourite painting sites used by the artist.

The historic garden

The rambling cottage garden is part of the South Australian Open Garden Scheme but is open for enjoyment daily. A walking trail is also featured on the 60 hectare property and directs visitors to favourite painting sites used by the artist.

Nora's Studio

The studio of Nora Heysen (Archibald prize winner and daughter of Hans) is also open for viewing and features continuous exhibitions of her work.

Guided tours: of the house and studio daily except Mondays.

(Open on Public Holidays)

September to May: at 11am, 1pm and 3pm

June to August: at 11am and 2pm .

Coach and mini bus tours available by arrangement.

Directions
From Adelaide travel via the South Eastern Freeway to Hahndorf. Exit the Freeway at Hahndorf, just before entering the village turn left into Ambleside Road and continue for one kilometre to Heysen Road and then turn left.

See Map below

Contact Details

Address: Heysen Road, Hahndorf, SA, 5245
Email: h.heysen@bigpond.net.au Phone: 08 8388 7277 Fax: 08 8388 1845

Other Contacts
Curator: Mr Allan Campbell
Telephone: 08 8388 7277

Open Times
Monday: Closed except on Public Holidays
Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 4.30pm
Public Holidays: 10am to 4.30pm
Christmas Day: Closed

Facilities

Car park
Picnic Area
Access with Assistance for the Disabled
Shaded Area
Sheltered Area

Costs

Type	Cost *	Extra Information
Adult	$10.00	Under 14 years free
Concession	$7.50
Student	$5.00
Group	$6.50	10 or more *

The prices displayed on this website are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are per person prices, unless otherwise indicated, these prices are intended as a guide only and are subject to variation without notice. All prices are quoted inclusive of GST.

Directions & Map

From Adelaide travel via the South Eastern Freeway to Hahndorf.

Exit the Freeway at Hahndorf, just before entering the village turn left into Ambleside Road.

Continue for one kilometre to Heysen Road and then turn left.

Contact Details

Address: Heysen Road, Hahndorf, SA, 5245

Email: h.heysen@bigpond.net.au

Phone: 08 8388 7277 Fax: 08 8388 1845