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Rippon Lea Bird Spotting Tours

vic 1 Feb 2024 - 27 Jun 2024
Rippon Lea Estate is recognised as a leading biodiversity hotspot within the City of Glen Eria. It is a haven for birds & other wildlife.
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Watchman House

sa 1 Jan 2024 - 7 Dec 2024
Morning teas at the Watchman House are open to locals and visitors from further afield on the first Saturday of the month from February to December. Volunteers will be on hand throughout the mornings to guide groups through the house and share its stories as well as those of other
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Lindesay After Dark

nsw 19 Mar 2024 - 27 May 2025
Ever wished that walls could talk? Despite witnessing 190 years of progress, Lindesay – a spectacular 1830s harbourside mansion – remains untouched and makes for the perfect location to uncover the stories of the past. Join us to enjoy a glass of wine and canapés in the garden overlooking Sydney
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The Art Gallery at Waverley Park Homestead

sa 12 Aug 2023 - 15 Dec 2024
The Willunga National Trust established a new Art Gallery in the heritage-listed Waverley Park Homestead in Willunga. The homestead was first owned by Thomas Smith Kell in the 1840s and later by the Aldam and Allen families. It is located near the entrance to the Willunga Golf Course on St
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Open Days at Miss Porter’s House

nsw 14 Apr 2024 - 11 May 2025
  Built by the Porter family in 1909 and left to the National Trust (NSW) with all its contents in 1997, Miss Porter’s House is a unique living snapshot of twentieth century life in Newcastle. Visitors will enjoy exploring the house and grounds and browsing the furnishings and personal items
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Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum

sa 18 Feb 2024 - 17 Nov 2024
Explore twelve rooms in the building, four display pavilions, blacksmith, police cell, laundry and the charming garden. Discover unique hand-made gifts in our stocked shop. Surrounded in a beautiful garden setting take time to wander and explore. The gardens are dog friendly, so please bring them along. They must be
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Open Day at Gamble Cottage

sa 18 Feb 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
Gamble Cottage is open to visitors who have an interested in the history of Coromandel Valley and neighbouring areas that were once part of this locality. There are lots of historic artefacts, furniture and photographs on display and volunteers are on hand to shed light on the history of the cottage and to share the National
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The Literary Illustrations of Norman Lindsay

nsw 25 Oct 2024 - 3 Mar 2025
Norman Lindsay (1879–1969) remains one of Australia’s most renowned artists, celebrated for his paintings, etchings, and writings. He was also a prolific illustrator of fiction and poetry. For the first time on exhibition will be his original illustrations to Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. Pip, Estella, Magwitch and Miss Havisham, as
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Ghost Night at Old Government House

nsw 15 Nov 2024 - 16 May 2025
Enjoy a thrillingly spooky evening exploring Old Government House – if you dare! These ghost tours have run for many years and always prove popular with guests. Tour this Georgian house by candlelight. Imagine the people who once walked these halls. Hear stories from staff, volunteers and past guests of
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Playtime with Elm & Willow – Adventure Trail

vic 16 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025
Join Rippon Lea’s beloved bears, Elm and Willow, for an enchanting adventure through the historic grounds
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Salon des Refusés at Retford Park

nsw 30 Nov 2024 - 27 Jan 2025
Each year a large number of portraits are entered into the Archibald Prize, however only a limited selection are chosen for the official exhibition. The Salon des Refusés showcases the alternative entries not selected for the official exhibition in an equally outstanding display. Initiated by the S.H. Ervin Gallery in
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On Stage: The theatrical world at Everglades

nsw 11 Dec 2024 - 10 Oct 2025
Everglades has hosted many events over the years, all of which have introduced this heritage wonder to a wider audience; from brass bands to philharmonic orchestras; and calisthenics exhibitions to Shakespeare performances. As part of the design and landscaping of the gardens in the 1930s, the stage was already set.
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High Tea at Stangate House & Garden

sa 20 Oct 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
Join us for an unforgettable High Tea experience at Stangate House & Garden hosted by Bubblewrap Events. You will be clinking teacups, sharing laughter with your friends and family against the exquisite backdrop of the award winning Stangate House & Gardens, no need to travel when you have a slice
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Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies

vic 21 Dec 2024 - 25 Jan 2025
Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure! Presented by the Australian Shakespeare Company.
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Crime Busters – Forensic Investigators

vic 21 Dec 2024 - 27 Jan 2025
Calling all budding detectives! These school holidays, dive into the exciting world of forensic science at Old Melbourne Gaol and crack two of its most captivating mysteries.
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Time Travellers – Scavenger Hunt 

vic 21 Dec 2024 - 27 Jan 2025
Calling all Time Travellers – your adventure awaits! 
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School Holiday Events & Activities

vic 21 Dec 2024 - 27 Jan 2025
These school holidays, ignite curiosity and creativity with unforgettable family adventures.
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Peter Godwin: Space, light & time

nsw 4 Jan 2025 - 2 Mar 2025
This is the first survey of leading Australian artist Peter Godwin’s practice. Featuring significant paintings and prints from 2000 – 2025, the exhibition – Peter’s first exhibition in a public gallery – celebrates his sustained vision in which he deftly plays with space, light and time in his ethereal, shifting
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Leura Shakespeare Festival

nsw 4 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2025
The award-winning Sport for Jove Theatre Company has been bringing Shakespeare’s finest works to life at Leura’s Everglades House & Gardens since 2010. In January, this much-anticipated annual Shakespearean event returns with a stunning production of Much Ado About Nothing. Dazzling wit, perfect comedy, dangerous possibilities and cruel deceits, Much
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Twice the Mansion Magic Pass

vic 9 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
Twice the Mansion Magic Pass – Double the charm, double the history, in one extraordinary pass.
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Members Workshop: Dress Detectives

vic 17 Jan 2025
Uncover the hidden stories woven into historical garments at the stunning Labassa Mansion, exclusively for National Trust Members.
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