Historical information

Studley Park Boathouse was established in the 1860s. In 2025 it was one of two surviving boathouses on the Yarra River.

Established by the Burns family, who were boat builders in nearby Punt Road, when boating became popular on the Yarra river. They offered a small boat hire, allowing visitors to hire rowing boats for the day.

In the late 1990s refreshment rooms were added, as well as a a separate family residence. The Edwardian style building with arched verandah was added in the early 1910s.

The Burns family were associated with the Boathouse for over 50 years, and Studley Park Boathouse is the oldest operating boathouse on the Yarra River.

Studley Park was reserved as a public park in 1877. Day trippers and locals visited the park since the 1850s, and it was very popular for picnics.

Physical description

Photographs of the Studley Park Boathouse on the Yarra river at Kew.