nsw 20 Sep 2023 - 14 Oct 2024The photographic work of Harold Cazneaux (1878–1953) is noted for its ability to capture the beauty of the natural world. He was also a celebrated photographer of architecture and interiors. Cazneaux was commissioned by the original owners Henri and Una Van De Velde to photograph Everglades in the 1930-40s. ThismoreBook now
sa 1 Jan 2024 - 7 Dec 2024Morning 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 othermore
sa 1 Jan 2024 - 7 Dec 2024For almost 90 years Glenside’s Z Ward was home to South Australia’s “criminally insane”, patients who sat on the overlapping edges of criminality and mental illness. Z Wards construction was completed in 1885 however, it was not opened until 1888. Patients who were accommodated in Z Ward were Governor’smoreBook now
vic 1 Feb 2024 - 27 Jun 2024Rippon Lea Estate is recognised as a leading biodiversity hotspot within the City of Glen Eria. It is a haven for birds & other wildlife.more
nsw 16 Feb 2024 - 15 Nov 2024Enjoy a spooky evening exploring Old Government House – if you dare! These tours have run for many years and guests always enjoy. Tour this Georgian house by candlelight. Imagine the people who once walked these halls. Hear stories from staff, volunteers and past guests of unusual happenings. Learn ofmoreBook now
sa 18 Feb 2024 - 17 Nov 2024Explore 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 bemore
sa 18 Feb 2024 - 15 Dec 2024Gamble 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 Nationalmore
sa 12 Aug 2023 - 15 Dec 2024The 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 Stmore
nsw 15 Mar 2024 - 10 Nov 2024Wearing black is laden with cultural meaning, from suggesting chic elegance to mourning a loved one. This exhibition explores black’s different meanings in the past, while offering visitors the opportunity to reflect on their own relationship to wearing black in the present. Historically most often associated with mourning, black wasmoreBook now
nsw 16 Mar 2024 Built originally as a Roadside Inn in the 1830s, the property has had a multi-layered history, operating over the years as a gentleman’s residence, guest house, boarding house and from 1907 to 1936, a private classics college run by John McManamey. It is now a museum that offers notmoreBook now
nsw 19 Mar 2024 - 25 Feb 2025Ever wished that walls could talk? Despite witnessing almost 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 overlookingmoreBook now
sa 4 Feb 2024 - 1 Dec 2024Enjoy a special tour of the house and garden followed by refreshments on the veranda, overlooking the garden, city and gulf (weather permitting). Wander through beautiful gardens and the olive grove. Claremont Cottage built In 1849 by Augustus Short, first Anglican Bishop of Adelaide and wife Millicent Phillips. Purchasedmore
vic 23 Aug 2024 - 20 Oct 2024History has left only traces of the experience of girlhood. Yet traces do remain, poignant and important. They tell the stories of girls and young women and the central role they have played in our history.more
nsw 31 Aug 2024 - 20 Oct 2024Born in Melbourne in 1873, Portia Geach studied design and painting at the National Gallery School, Melbourne from 1893 to 1896 winning a prize for her painting. In 1896 she won the first travelling scholarship awarded to an Australian to study at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, wheremoreBook now
sa 1 Sep 2024 - 24 Nov 2024Explore the hidden gem of Stangate Garden, a well-kept secret nestled within the hills. Pack your picnic supplies and indulge in a leisurely day amidst the serene garden backdrop. The mastermind behind this landscape is Elsie Cornish, a celebrated garden designer renowned for her distinctive use of colors and arrangement.more
nsw 14 Apr 2024 - 8 Sep 2024 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 itemsmoreBook now
nsw 8 Sep 2024 - 24 Apr 2025Hear stories of spooky happenings experienced by volunteers, staff and guests on this special candlelit ghost tour of Old Government House. During this tour we tell age-appropriate stories and antidotes about eerie incidents and spooky sightings while walking through the ground floor, lit by faux candlelight. Your expert guide willmoreBook now
vic 9 Sep 2024 - 14 Oct 2024The Tweeny Room, nestled up a steep flight of stairs with a beautiful garden view, was home to the servant in training. This young girl, apart from the children’s nurse, was the only servant quartered within the main house, learning the daily routines and handling the most basic of tasks. more
sa 1 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2024The Camellia Society, Adelaide Hills Inc invites you to their September Open Days at Stangate House and Garden. There will be plants for sale and trading table. There is also a refreshments section or you can bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy. Open Days (open between 11am tomore
