Contemporary Australian Landscape Painting

7 Feb 2026 ‐

06 Apr 2026

10:00 am ‐ 4:00 pm

Exhibition entry is included in a General Entry House and/or Garden ticket.

Exhibition-only entry:

  • National Trust members and children under 5: Free
  • Adults and concession: $10

Retford Park presents a curated and captivating selection of 'alternative' landscape works from the Salon des Refusés Wynne Prize.

The Salon des Refusés, established by the S.H. Ervin Gallery in 1992, is an annual showcase of standout works not selected for the Archibald and Wynne Prizes. These ‘alternative’ selections have become a must-see highlight of Sydney’s art calendar, offering fresh perspectives on portraiture and landscape.

Coming to Retford Park in Bowral, Contemporary Australian Landscape Paintings brings together esteemed works by these ‘alternative’ Wynne Prize landscape artists.

Make a day of it

Coinciding with Contemporary Australian Landscape Paintingsthe official Wynne Prize, an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition, will be on display at Ngununggula, located nearby in the grounds of Retford Park.

Pictured: Clovelly by Tom Carment.

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Plan your visit

Retford Park

Address:

1325 Old South Road, Bowral NSW 2576

Open:

Thursday to Sunday
10am – 4pm

House access is by guided tour only at set times: Thursday - Friday 10.30am & 12:30pm, Saturday - Sunday 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm

Summer Opening Hours (commencing 7 January 2026)
Wednesday to Sunday
10am – 4pm

House access is by guided tour only at set times: Wednesday- Friday 10.30am & 12:30pm, Saturday - Sunday 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm

Closed:

Good Friday, ANZAC Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Eve

Phone:
(02) 4861 1933
Email:
retfordpark@nationaltrust.com.au
Entry Fees:

Garden visit:
National Trust members - FREE
Adults - $17
Concession* - $15
Family - $49

House tour and garden visit (booking recommended):
National Trust members - FREE
Adults - $35
Concession* - $25
*Concession applies for full-time students, seniors, pensioners and children aged 5-15 years.

How to book your tickets
Book a ticket to Retford Park: House tour & garden visit.
Book a ticket to Retford Park: Garden visit only.

Tickets can be purchased at the door, however we recommend booking in advance to guarantee your spot as spaces are limited. Booking fees apply.
Terms and conditions of entry apply.

For group visits to Retford Park: Group visits.

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