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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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Z Ward: Behind The Walls

sa 1 Jan 2024 - 7 Dec 2024
For 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’s
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Literary Illustrations of Norman Lindsay

nsw 25 Oct 2024 - 7 Feb 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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Como House of Discovery: Seasons Greetings

vic 8 Nov 2024
Experience the wonder of a traditional Christmas at Como House with Seasons Greetings in the House of Discovery. Step back into the 1880s and immerse yourself in the festive preparations of a grand Victorian household.
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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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Gingerbread House Decorating Class

vic 16 Nov 2024 - 21 Dec 2024
Step into the festive spirit at join a Gingerbread House Decorating Classes in the historic Como Ballroom, part of the 'Seasons Greetings' exhibition.
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Open Days at Woodford Academy

nsw 19 Oct 2024 - 16 Nov 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 not
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Open Days at Stangate Garden

sa 1 Sep 2024 - 24 Nov 2024
Explore 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.
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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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Como House Christmas Market by Rose St.

vic 8 Dec 2024
Como House and its manicured gardens make the perfect backdrop for showcasing lovingly handmade art, design and tasty treats.
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Portia Geach Memorial Award Exhibition

nsw 25 Oct 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
First awarded in 1965, the Portia Geach Memorial Award was established by Florence Kate Geach in memory of her sister, artist Portia Geach. As per the direction of the will, the Award is annually presented to an Australian female artist for the best portrait painted from life of a man
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Old Treasury & Tunnels

sa 14 Jan 2024 - 8 Dec 2024
Go underground and journey through winding hallways and hidden chambers to discover the stories within and beneath one of Adelaide’s most oldest buildings. Meet some of the colourful characters who shaped South Australia in the building where history was made. From riots to floods to historic reforms the Treasury sat
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Runnymede – Tea & Tour

tas 8 Dec 2024
Enjoy Devonshire Tea in the Drawing Room of this beautifully preserved 1840s Regency marine villa.
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