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Welcome to Overnewton Castle a Scottish baronial style homestead, surrounded by four acres of manicured gardens with expansive valley views. Built-in 1849, this heritage listed estate promises a fascinating journey back in time only 20 minutes from the CBD.
Enjoy the ultimate in old world grace and charm with a classic afternoon tea in the Grand Ballroom, Garden View Verandah or Sherry Room. Choose between a classic Devonshire Tea or luxurious Three Tiered High Tea Lunch with a delightful assortment of sweet and savoury pastries, traditional finger sandwiches and freshly baked scones
Complete your visit with a fascinating ground floor tour of the castle, led by our knowledgeable staff (please select this add-on at booking).
DEVONSHIRE TEA 25
HIGH TEA – Adult Menu 55 | Child (12 yrs & under) Menu 45 | Infant (5yrs & under) Menu $25
GROUND FLOOR TOUR ADD-ON (option available after selecting tickets) $20
BUNCH OF ROSES ADD-ON (option available after selecting tickets) $40
MINI-CAKE (option available after selecting tickets) $20
TIMES: GROUND FLOOR TOUR: 11am to 12pm | HIGH TEA 12pm to 2pm
Wednesday High Tea Menu – Adults
Traditional Finger Sandwiches
Cucumber, Egg. Lettuce & Creamy Mayonnaise
Succulent Chicken, Chives, Crisp Lettuce & Creamy Mayonnaise
Hot Savoury Pastries
Assorted Mini Quiches with seasonal fillings
Slow Cooked Beef Brisket Pie with a flaky golden crust
Petit Fours
French Macaroons in a Variety of Delicate Flavours
Lemon Tart with a Crisp, Buttery Base and Zesty Citrus Filling
Freshly Baked Scones
Chive & Cheese with a Savoury Twist
Traditional with Jam & Cream
All adults will received a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, followed by freshly brewed Twinings Tea & Vittoria Coffee.
High Tea Menu – Child
Sandwiches Fairy Stars & Cheese Fingers
Savoury Pastries A Petit Pie & Sausage Roll
Petit Fours French Macaroon & Petit Chocolate Eclair
Donut topped with Fuzzy Fairy Floss
Freshly Baked Scone Traditional with Jam & Cream
A choice of Pink Lemonade, Hot Chocolate or Orange Juice to Drink.
High Tea Menu – Infant
Sandwiches Fairy Stars & Cheese Fingers
Savoury Pastries Sausage Roll
Freshly Baked Scone Traditional with Jam & Cream
A choice of Pink Lemonade, Hot Chocolate or Orange Juice to Drink..
Devonshire Tea Menu
Two Freshly Baked Scones with Jam & Cream
Free Flowing Tea & Coffee
PLEASE NOTE:
Please notify us of any dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, allergies) at booking. Every effort is made to accommodate dietary requirements, however our kitchen may still have trace allergens. This ticket is for the HIGH TEA dining experience only, to attend the add-on tour, please select this ‘extra’ after selecting your tickets.
Upcoming Wednesday High Tea Dates:
Wednesday 15th October, 2025
Wednesday 29th October, 2025
Wednesday 5th November, 2025
Wednesday 12th November, 2025
Wednesday 19th November, 2025
Wednesday 26th November, 2025
Wednesday 3rd December, 2025
Wednesday 10th December, 2025
Wednesday 14th January, 2026
Wednesday 28th January, 2026
Wednesday 11th February, 2026
Wednesday 25th February, 2026
Terms and Conditions
Tickets are sold on a non-refundable basis but can be transferred against other dates (at least 48 hours beforehand) – a transfer fee is applicable. If you purchase a ticket and are not fully vaccinated you may run the risk of being turned away. All tickets to Overnewton Castle events are non-refundable.
Please notify us on the reservation if wheelchair access is required so we can advise you on the entry location. Early arrival is always recommended. Phone: 03 9331 6367
Seating is allocated by our staff in advance, we are unable to accommodate changes to your seating on the day, if you have particular queries/requests, please contact us by phone on 93316367.
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As we enjoyed the food, we savoured delicious savory treats, pies, and club sandwiches, all while sipping champagne. We all agreed that it had been a wonderfully satisfying day, although with a touch of ambivalence. We were surrounded by the mid-19th century world of the castle, yet airplanes were flying overhead, reminding us of the present day.


Food was excellent , entertainment was great, “Elton” was a joyous surprise.
Recommend for anyone




We arrived to a private room which we were not expecting and a warm welcome from the staff.
Food was excellent and plenty of it. Service was fantastic.
Thank you to the team at Overnewton Castle for making the celebration perfect.
This is our second high tea at Overnewton Castle and I am sure it will not be our last.


We enjoyed a beautiful Melbourne afternoon at Overnewton Castle. Firstly with a tour of the castle followed by a delicious high tea.
The tour gave us a fascinating insight into the origins and history of the castle and the families that lived there. You might be lucky and chance upon a tour given by a family member of the current owners.
The High Tea was delightful. A glass or two of champagne, 3 varieties of scones and a high tea tower of sweet & savoury delights and as much tea as you can drink' And the most lovely of staff attending upon you during high tea. They were warm & happy to serve you. This add another level to our afternoon.
Over all a wonderfully pleasant & entertaining Melbourne afternoon. We would thoroughly recommend Overnewton castle.






Absolutely loved the tour of the castle which was presented by the current owner of the property. The historical events of the property was explained to us so detailed and in a knowledgeable manner. Well worth a visit for any occasions and for interstate and overseas visitors wanting to enjoy some history of the home and the area.






My wife and I visited Overnewton for high tea and a tour of the Castle and gardens.
High tea was served in a beautiful, light filled dining room overlooking the croquet lawn and magnificent gardens (which featured a massive and historically significant Oak tree planted well over 100 years ago!).
High tea was delicious with a fine assortment of tasty treats - the scones with raspberry jam and clotted cream were a stand-out! The staff members serving tea were very cheerful and friendly.
The tour was conducted by two of the owners of the Castle. They provided a most interesting and entertaining account of the Castle's remarkable history (which dates back to the mid 19th century). In addition, they also provided fascinating details of the work being done to research the Castle's history and to furnish the many rooms with items that were contemporary with mid to late 19th century stately mansions.
I fully recommend visiting Overnewton and indulging in an afternoon of fine dining and being immersed in the history of what surely must be one of Melbourne's most interesting and grand old homes.






The high tea was scrumptious, the service was top-notch, and the surroundings were breathtaking. We loved dressing up for the occasion (our wedding attire got a fun second outing!) and felt like royalty for the day. The castle's vibe is warm and inviting, making it the perfect setting for a special treat.
We highly recommend Overnewton Castle's high tea experience, especially if you enjoy a touch of elegance and whimsy. Dress up, have fun, and savor the moment – we can't wait to return!"



The venue is unique, the staff were very attentive and the three course lunch was well presented and very much enjoyed.
I’m sure we shall return.
