National Trust of Australia

What's on around Australia

The National Trusts around Australia plan a variety of events, exhibitions, concerts and special occasions for the benefit and enjoyment of their members, and for the general public.

States and Territories organise their own event and activity programs, so find out 'What's On' by visiting the National Trust State and Territory web sites.

Heritage Festivals Around the country

Each year, at a national level, a significant theme is selected for the National Trust Heritage Festival, which is held in some, but not all, areas of Australia.

Heritage Festivals are generally held in March and April. The 2007 themes were The Australian Spirit and Places in Context. The 2008 themes relate to Place.

NSW

Our Place 5 April - 20 April 2008

Queensland

Theme “Coming to Queensland” dates Sunday 11 May to Sunday 18 May 2008

Tasmania

Leisure and Recreation - Tasmania's Magical Places April 2008

Northern Territory:

Ten Days at the Top Friday 6 June - Sun 15 June 2008

ACT:

The ACT will be running activities in association with the NSW Heritage Festival

Travel with the Trust

The National Trust of Australia (ACT) and the Women’s Committee of the National Trust of Australia (NSW) run tours for Trust members and friends.

Tours run from half-day local walks to international and interstate tours of some weeks with everything in-between.

Future events include railway tours, weekend breaks to Braidwood and Cowra, Concerts at the Sydney opera house and international tours to Greece, Taiwan, Japan, New Zealand, New England, Thailand, China and a “Vikings” tour.

For details on tours run by the ACT National Trusts see http://www.act.nationaltrust.org.au/tours.html

Or Phone 02 6230 0533

For details on tours run by the NSW Trust’s Women’s Committee phone the NSW Trust Head Office on (02) 9258 0123

Events and activities are usually held in National Trust owned or managed properties.

Enjoy a National Trust event in your State or Territory soon. All funds raised go towards the conservation of Australia's unique heritage.