Brodie Spark named this Tempe House after the Vale of Tempe in Greece. Apparently he was quite the host, so he had Willie the Boatman ferrying people in and out at all hours before there were the connecting roads and bridges. After Sparks died it eventually fell into the hands of nuns who opened it as a home for destitute women. They were the ones who built the St. Magdalen Chapel that’s adjacent. It’s in the beautiful Discovery Park grounds where you can have a lovely walk with views of the Cooks River. There’s a shady area with picnic tables and a couple bbqs nearby. You can park at the Discovery shopping centre garage. You just turn into Brodie Spark Drive and follow the P signs. Makes a lovely afternoon visit.

A relaxed public space with lawns. Just sit and relax or read or picnic. Perfect for children. A play area is available.

Restored historical house, service buildings and chapel and grounds. Great open space for surrounding unit dwellers, on the Cook's river.

So peaceful and beautiful here. I came here on a nice day. The air smelt like fresh cut grass - though I have never tasted grass before. Lots of dog owners are here with their bubbly and happy pets. One of the dogs even bounced to my front and smelt my shoes. I hope he liked the smell, haha 😂

Good to have walk around

Interesting place with old history. People who run the premises do amazing things organizing FOC concerts, barbecues, tea etc at the open days. I’m very grateful to organizers who gave me a chance to arrange my personal recital there, invite my friends and people who just respect classical music. I hope other musicians could follow and do more at this amazing place

This is a wonderful piece of Australian history found back to the 1800's. The chapel is beautiful, and right next to it stands the Tempe house. I believed it was once used to help women in bad situations to overcome their troubles. If you want to find out more, you'll just have to go visit it.

I Walk form the sydeny airport by 20min for here. is a historic Monument .you can get one view when you transfer in airport

See Historic Houses Trust Living History Festival happening this Sunday August 4th at Tempe House, Leanne Moores.