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Tocal Homestead Self Guided Tours

Paterson, nsw

Tocal Homestead is open to the public on Sundays from 10am - 3pm for self-guided audio tours. Be transformed back in time as you explore our living museum and one of Australia's oldest working farms.

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Family History Training for Beginners

Merrylands, nsw

To celebrate the 2025 Australian Heritage Festival, the Local and Family History team will be offering training in Ancestry and FindMyPast genealogical databases. If you have ever wanted to research your family history but do not know where to start, come along and learn about resources and tools to get started.

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They Call Me Blacket – by Todd Fuller – An Artist Talk at Tocal Homestead

Paterson, nsw

Join artist Todd Fuller as he discusses "They Call Me Blacket," his animation bringing Tocal Homestead's historic Blacket Barn to life through distinctive drawing techniques. Experience this vivid story weaving together the barn's rich history, showcased in the atmospheric Stone Barn Stables.

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Dark Sky Festival – Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island, nsw

The Dark Sky Festival on Lord Howe Island has been developed in response to the growing popularity of Dark Sky Tourism across regional New South Wales. Renowned for its pristine waters and unspoiled skies, Lord Howe Island provides an exceptional setting for a variety of nocturnal experiences.

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Indigenous heritage presentation & guided bush tucker walk

Saint Ives, nsw

Join us for an Indigenous heritage presentation and guided walk through the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden presented by the Aboriginal Heritage Office. Learn about how Aboriginal people lived, Aboriginal figures of the area, bush tucker, tools, weapons and shelter.

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ABERCROMBIE HOUSE HERITAGE HIGH TEA

, nsw

This popular High Tea includes scrumptious savoury and sweet treats.

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ABERCROMBIE HOUSE GUIDED NIGHT TOUR

Stewarts Mount, nsw

This is a special limited-edition evening guided tour of Abercrombie House.

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ABERCROMBIE HOUSE HERITAGE HIGH TEA

Stewarts Mount, nsw

This popular High Tea includes scrumptious savoury and sweet treats.

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Ku-ring-gai historical photo exhibition

Gordon, nsw

Curious about local history? Ku-ring-gai Library will be presenting a digital display featuring historical photographs from the library’s Local History Collection.

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Mothers Day Teas at Eryldene

Gordon, nsw

Eryldene and tea are synonymous: the tea bush, Camellia sinensis, is part of the camellia family and one of the many camellias growing at Eryldene.

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Heritage Day at Parramatta North

North Parramatta, nsw

Discover incredible history and explore beautifully restored heritage-listed buildings at Parramatta North. Heritage Day offers a fantastic free day out for the whole family with live music, great food, market stalls, and children's activities.

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GUIDED TOUR OF PERTHVILLE CONVENT HERITAGE CENTRE

Perthville, nsw

Enjoy a visit to Perthville Convent Heritage Centre, site of the first Convent of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in NSW. Begin with morning tea in the Sisters’ dining room, followed by a guided tour of the Centre. View the historic buildings and learn of the Sisters’ story.

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The Ku-ring-gai Art Society Heritage Exhibition – Celebrating 60 Years

Roseville, nsw

The Ku-ring-gai Art Society Heritage Exhibition - Celebrating 60 Years

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Tours of Historic St Stephen’s Anglican Newtown

Newtown, nsw

Now is your chance to explore a gothic revival masterpiece in the heart of Sydney. St Stephen's Anglican, Newtown, are offering tours that tell some of the many fascinating stories from the history of this church building and the graveyard it sits in.

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Tours of historic Woodlands

Killara, nsw

The theme for this year's festival is 'Unearthed' and we'll be sharing Woodlands' rich heritage and stories of past resident and blue plaque recipient, Ethel Turner, author of the classic 'Seven Little Australians'.

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Old Government Cottage and Garden Open Day

Bathurst, nsw

Old Government Cottage is a fine example of early domestic Australian architecture. The Cottage houses an exhibition on the development of Bathurst, artworks and a display of local domestic objects. The garden contains heritage plants, farm equipment and an original baker's oven.

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MONTHLY MUSTER – EARLY MAIL ROUTES OF THE NSW COLONY

Bathurst, nsw

Keith Arthur, author of The World’s First Pictorial Postage Stamp, will be talking about the early mail routes of the New South Wales colony from the 1850s.

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Mahratta open house and garden

Wahroonga, nsw

Wander through the beautiful Sorensen garden, enjoy devonshire tea in the downstairs refectory, join an informative tour of the House ($10pp) or listen to a garden talk.

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TOUR OF THE CATHEDRAL OF ST MICHAEL AND ST JOHN

BATHURST, nsw

This is a rare opportunity to see some of the hidden treasures of St Michael & St John’s Cathedral.

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Swain Gardens guided walk

Killara, nsw

Join Joy Bryan, daughter of Mr Arthur Newling Swain and Council’s resident gardener Adam for a guided walk and talk through Swain Gardens, followed by a morning tea on the tennis lawn.

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Bonegilla – The migrants journey

East Lindfield, nsw

Award winning podcast, documentary maker and musician, Simon Reich, has created "Bonegilla - The migrants journey”, which immerses you in a world of hardships endured by war ravaged migrants and their brave pursuit of a better life in Australia.

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