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4 Nov 2020 - 1 Jul 2021Pick up The Gruffalo Trail 2 throughout all 14 acres of Rippon Lea Estate. Journey through the winding paths and gardens into a deep dark wood, and spot your favourite characters using the new augmented reality app, with new features. The interactive trail is included with garden entry to Ripponmore
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11 Nov 2020 - 28 Feb 2021Step back in time to solve a mysterious murder, in this world-first event that brings the iconic board game Cluedo to life.moreBook now
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9 Jan 2021 - 28 Feb 2021This January and February as part of our display series we are showcasing Victorian shoes from the private Treloar Collection. The diverse collection will provide you with a glimpse into Victorian shoe fashions, and will showcase examples of both women’s and children’s footwear. On display January 9 – February 28, 2021more
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17 Jan 2021 - 14 Mar 2021The Estate Summer Series is not your average summer afternoon and Rippon Lea Estate is not your average picnic spot – with 14 acres of sweeping heritage gardens, a picturesque lake and waterfall, an original 19th-century fruit orchard, and the largest fernery in the Southern Hemisphere. Make yourself at home andmoreBook Now
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3 Dec 2020 - 14 Mar 2021Lindsay’s affinity with cats began with two handsome white cats which were a gift from a nearby neighbour. They turned out to be wonderful at keeping the snakes at bay and earned his gratitude many times over. Thereafter he always had a few special ‘studio cats’ to keep him company.more
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27 Feb 2021 - 28 Nov 2021 This exhibition is on display from 27 February – 28 November 2021, Tuesdays – Sundays, 10am – 4pm (last entry 3:30pm) except public holidays. As a government residence, Old Government House was at the centre of these discoveries. When Governor King arrived in 1800, he brought with himmore
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24 Jan 2021 - 28 Mar 2021Discover Stangate Garden, one of the Hill’s best kept secrets. Bring along provisions for a picnic and spend the day enjoying the tranquil garden setting. The garden was designed by Elsie Cornish, a renowned garden designer who landscaped with a unique sense of colour and composition. Home to one ofmoreBook now
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4 Mar 2021a relaxed writing workshop in a stunning garden setting Enjoy a morning of writing that will and help you tune into the living world. Join storytelling and creative writing teacher Helen Lawry, as she guides you through a series of group and individual writing exercises designed to enhancemoreBook now
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6 Mar 2021 - 7 Mar 2021Open for the first time since the NSW bushfires destroyed the majority of the site, you’re invited to join us for this property’s special open weekend, home to many wildlife species whom you may spot while enjoying garden games such as giant lego and skipping ropes. We have plenty of activitiesmore
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22 Aug 2020 - 24 Apr 2021 Neither prison nor hospital, the “criminal ward” of the former Glenside Mental Hospital occupies a unique place in South Australia’s history. From the rare ‘Ha Ha Wall’ encircling the building to its striking 1880s polychromatic brickwork, explore the breathtaking architecture and sobering history of this important site. moreBook now
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7 Mar 2021On 1 December 1948 an unknown man was found dead on Somerton Beach, sparking international intrigue at the dawn of the Cold War. Over 70 years later, the ‘Somerton Man’ remains one of the state’s enduring mysteries. Retrace his final movements and revisit the clues that captured imaginations around themoreBook now
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8 Mar 2021Located in the upstairs rooms of this World Heritage listed property, Enquiring Minds delves into the eighteenth and nineteenth century voyages of discovery which combined the exploration of the great southern land with scientific advances in navigation, astronomy, mapping, and botanical collecting. It examines how these discoveries added to themore
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11 Mar 2021Did you know that South Australia has a great variety of interesting marine animals? From a humpback whale to a leafy sea dragon, the diversity in incredible! Local artist Zinia King will demonstrate using her unique pen and watercolour technique and you will have the choice to draw your ownmore
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12 Mar 2021 - 23 Mar 2021Flying into Launceston and out of Hobart, ten days are spent exploring the state famous for its fine food and breathtaking landscapes. Launceston includes time spent in the Tamar Valley, together with the historic villages and homes of the Evandale and Longford area. The tour then heads west to themore
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13 Mar 2021Visit this elegant, fully furnished Edwardian homestead, a glimpse into pastoral life including the cottage garden, the picking garden, and the heritage rose garden .more
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14 Feb 2021 - 13 Jun 2021The hugely popular market is back for 2021, serving Armidale and the local area a mouth-watering selection of up to 30 stalls of fresh produce from local farmers, plant products plus some speciality food producers of the New England and Coffs Coast region. Following a successful season at Saumarez Homesteadmore
