A few photos from the painting of Gloucester Lodge in the Yanchep National Park
Historic Gloucester Lodge is being given a new lease of life with the signing of a lease agreement and the upgrading of the inn, situated in the heart of the Yanchep National Park. We have been privileged to undertake the painting of the historic building.
Gloucester Lodge is a heritage listed building. The lodge was built in 1933 by ‘sustenance’ workers initially to service the swimming pool. In October 1934, the then Duke of Gloucester, Prince Henry, stayed one night and the building was later renamed Gloucester Lodge. It became a popular hostel for holiday makers, in particular honeymooners.
During 1942 to 1945, it was closed to the public and used as headquarters by RAAF Radar and communication unit No 227 monitoring approaching aircraft to Perth and Pearce Air Force Base. Re-opened after WWII, it again became a hostel, but through declining numbers the lodge closed in 1976.
