Mornington Peninsula Branch

The Mornington Peninsula Branch of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), in partnership with the Mornington Peninsula Shire, announced the winners of the Mornington Peninsula Heritage Awards 2016 at a ceremony on Friday 2 September 2016.

At the 2016 Heritage Awards, Judy Walsh, Acting Chair Mornington Peninsula Branch, Kristin Stegley OAM Chair National Trust Board, Mayor Cr Graham Pittock and guest David Morris MP Member for Mornington and Shadow Treasurer.

Here the 2015 judges can be seen in action.

The Branch holds regular committee meetings on the third Thursday of each month from 9.30 to 11.30am in The Hutch, adjacent to the Briars Homestead.

Some members of the Branch volunteer at McCrae homestead, one of three National Trust properties on the Peninsula. To find out more or to lodge an enquiry form follow the link to our volunteering page below.

The Branch's conservation team meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at various locations in the region. To get involved please contact the team on 03 5988 9853 or at jwa45664@bigpond.net.au.

The Branch holds regular open days at The Briars homestead. Plants, bric-a-brac and deveonshire teas are on sale with proceeds going towards the ongoing restoration and conservation of this important historic location.

The Branch holds events throughout the year for members and the wider community to enjoy. Contact the Branch below to find out more.

The Branch has been recognized by the Saint Helena National Trust for their support of the Millennium Forest Project. The Mornington Peninsula and Saint Helena share a connection with the Balcombe family naming their Mornington home, The Briars, after the pavillion where Napoleon lived whilst under their care on Saint Helena.

The Mornington Peninsula Branch have been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for their contributions to Environment Week 2017.