OPEN DAY – DARWIN MYILLY POINT HERITAGE PRECINCT
All four National Trust houses at Myilly Point (built in 1938) will be open to the public. Enjoy afternoon tea in the gardens and watch the dancing displays!
WHEN: 1.00pm – 4.00pm, Saturday, 4 July
WHERE: 2 Burnett Place, Larrakeyah
COST: Gold coin donation for entry
DARWIN HERITAGE CAR RALLY
Gather your team and get ready to drive to obscure places around Darwin and learn the history. Work out your strategy and follow the clues. BBQ at Burnett House afterwards.
WHEN: 10.00am – 12.00pm, Sunday, 5 July
WHERE: Burnett House, 4 Burnett Place, Larrakeyah
COST: $30 per car (maximum 30 cars with up to 5 people per car)
DARWIN HISTORY WALK #1
Join our guided walk (up to 2 hrs) around Darwin City’s historic sites led by renowned history buff, Trevor Menzies. Walkers are advised to bring sunhat, water and comfortable shoes.
WHEN: 9.15am for a 9.30am start, Wednesday, 8 July
WHERE: Roadmasters House, 1 McMinn Street, Darwin City
COST: $15 per person (maximum 15 participants)
HERITAGE QUIZ NIGHT
Gather a table of 6 or we will place you with a table. Questions on a variety otopics and yes, there will be a few Darwin history questions included
WHEN: Registration 6.30pm for 7.00pm start, Thursday, 9 July
WHERE: Darwin Trailer Boat Club, 8 Atkins Dve, Fannie Bay
COST: $20 per person includes free drink (maximum 25 tables)
Brought to you by The National Trust (NT)
GARDENS CEMETERY PICNIC
Reviving an early 1900s tradition when cemeteries were used for social gatherings, Belinda Mawby will provide morning tea and information about Gardens Cemetery (Bring hot drink).
WHEN: 10.00am – 12.00 noon, Saturday, 11 July
WHERE: Gardens Cemetery, off Chin Quan Road, The Gardens
COST: $20 non-members, $15 National Trust member
DEVONSHIRE TEA AT BURNETT HOUSE
Relax in the beautiful gardens of Burnett House with Devonshire Tea.
WHEN: 2.00pm – 4.30pm, Sunday, 12 July
WHERE: Burnett House, 4 Burnett Place, Larrakeyah
COST: $20 / person
DARWIN HISTORY WALK #2
A second opportunity to join our guided walk (up to 2 hrs) around Darwin City’s historic sites led by renowned history buff, Trevor Menzies. Walkers are advised to bring sunhat, water and comfortable shoes for an afternoon stroll.
WHEN: 4:00pm start, Monday 14 th July
WHERE: Roadmasters House, 1 McMinn Street, Darwin City
COST: $15 per person (maximum 15 participants)
BARBARA JAMES MEMORIAL LECTURE
Honouring the memory of historian Barbara James, this annual oration by well known Territorian and ABC Radio Host Jess Ong will echo the National Trust theme for 2026 of “Change”.
WHEN: 5.30pm for 6.00pm start, Friday 17 th July
WHERE: Burnett House, 4 Burnett Place, Larrakeyah
COST: $10 per person
