Hear from Trevor Lipscombe, author of this new guide, Walking Canberra's Griffin Weston Forest Trail. The Trail adds an exciting new dimension to Australia's National Capital, a unique city in a landscape.

The 2025 ACT Heritage Oration will be delivered by Bob Brown, prominent environmentalist, former politician and medical doctor. Bob will speak on the state of natural heritage protection in Australia.

Let your child's imagination run wild with animal collages inspired by 20 Years of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.

Explore the stories of significant women in Australia’s political history on our new walking tour.

Join this fascinating walk back in time to visit the site of Canberra’s first European occupation in 1824, and to explore the Acton Conservation Area. Acton peninsula is not only the birthplace of Canberra, its veritable Sydney Cove, but also where it grew up.

STOP PRESS! Late addition to the National Trust's Heritage Festival events.

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Visit Barton to discover the rich history of some of Canberra’s earliest office, residential and transport developments, places of worship, parks and recreation areas, as well as relics of native grasslands that have survived European settlement.

Please join us at our opening night event for ‘NCDC Unearthed: architecture and landscape’ on Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 5-7pm to read and see an exhibition of drawings, models, and maps, and to share your personal recollections of NCDC developments in Canberra.

Join award-winning photographer Ari Rex for a magical Milky Way photography workshop! Perfect for all skill levels, start with a hands-on introduction before heading outside to capture the stunning Milky Way core. Don’t miss this unforgettable stargazing and photography experience under the stars!

This exhibition features the watercolour sketchbook of Henry Grant Lloyd, who travelled extensively through NSW and beyond, in the 1860’s and 70’s. He captured landscape scenes in watercolour of the regions he visited, which are now historically significant.

Forgotten people and places: There are stories of Queanbeyn's past and present with many lost over time. The Unearthed Heritage walk is aimed at revealing the lesser-known stories of the town including Irishtown, boom and mills, weir vision, bridging the gap, Lazarus and growing of cabbages.

Join former deputy Surveyor-General Ron Jarman on one of the most walkable parts of our border.

Discover the rich history of Tuggeranong Homestead, a landmark that tells captivating stories from Indigenous heritage to convict connections and pastoral life.

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Visit to Rock Valley Homestead and Gardens in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve with hosts, Tidbinbilla Pioneers Association.

Join an exclusive talk and tour of Cooma Cottage as part of the Australian Heritage Festival celebrations. Includes morning tea.

Step back 400 million years and uncover treasures in an ancient seabed! Join us for Fossick for Fossils, a hands-on adventure perfect for families, explorers, and palaeontology enthusiasts.

Explore the extraordinary life of Hamilton Hume, one of Australia’s pioneering explorers, at this special 200th Anniversary Exhibition

Step into a world where history unfolds before your eyes! Discover a fascinating array of artefacts and objects, from a bugle found on the battlefield of France, to fragile scientific slides and ancient Neolithic tools.

Indulge in a delightful Devonshire tea amidst the timeless charm of the Yass Town Railway Station, a historic gem constructed in 1891.
Embark on a captivating guided tour of the station and railway yard, where you’ll unearth the fascinating stories behind the locomotive engines and rolling stock.