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A Place to Bee: Building Homes for Native Pollinators

vic 12 Nov 2026
Discover how you can support Australia’s native pollinators and help create healthier habitats for wildlife at A Place to Bee: Building Homes for Native Pollinators, a family-friendly workshop at Rippon Lea Estate.    Presented by GROW Gardens, a First Nations-led certified social enterprise, this engaging outdoor workshop explores the fascinating
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Do Plants Speak? A Journey Through my Productive Garden

vic 11 Nov 2026
Join author, Better Homes & Garden 2026 Garden Guru, landscape architect and passionate gardener Natasha Morgan for a joyful exploration of all things growing and the relationships that we develop with ourselves, our communities, and with the natural world.
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Sunsets at Saumarez

nsw 13 Nov 2026 - 24 Apr 2027
Spend an evening in Saumarez Homestead’s gorgeous gardens, as the sun sets over the horizon and a stunning array of colours sweep across the vast landscape. Upon arrival, collect your grazing box and a choice of Welder’s Dog national award-winning Piney Pale Ale or locally renowned Pea Blossom Lemonade*. Find
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Salon des Refusés

nsw 8 May 2027 - 25 Jul 2027
The Salon des Refusés was initiated by the S.H. Ervin Gallery in 1992 in response to the large number of works entered into the Archibald Prize which were not selected for display in the official exhibition. The Archibald Prize is one of Australia’s most high profile and respected awards which
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‘Solidarity in Solitude’ by Artists of the Round Yard

nsw 10 Apr 2027 - 16 May 2027
Over the summer, artists often “play” and experiment in the studio, connect with family and friends and travel and respond to new places and experiences. ‘Solidarity in Solitude’ is an immersive, ‘self-curated’ exhibition, that gives each individual artist the scope to plan and work to their own themes and show
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History, Art and Nature: Retford Park Walking Tour

nsw 18 Apr 2027
This guided walking tour of the property is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the vibrant autumnal colours of the gardens as you delve deeper into the layers of history of the property. Learn more about the Hordern family’s time at Retford Park when it was an important stud farm and
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Jazz & Wine in the Garden

nsw 20 Mar 2027
This autumn, Norman Lindsay Gallery’s popular ‘Jazz & Wine in the Garden’ festival returns to the Blue Mountains. Savour tastings from local regional wineries and enjoy live music from The Roslyns – taking the stage at Norman Lindsay Gallery for the first time. These “vintage harmony Queens” will bring a
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Norman Lindsay Vintage Fair

nsw 15 May 2027
Enjoy a vibrant day amid historic surrounds with vintage market stalls, a fashion parade, classic car displays, live music and more. Look forward to: An array of market stalls showcasing vintage, retro, and collectible goods Valuations* from arts specialists – bring your special objects for evaluation A display of classic
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Vivid Sydney Harbour Cruise

nsw 2 Jun 2027
The National Trust S.H. Ervin Gallery has partnered with Captain Cook Cruises, to offer an exclusive Vivid Boat Tour. Marvel at the spectacular light show while you enjoy a three-course dinner with beer, wines and soft drinks for the duration of the cruise. Step aboard our private charter vessel to
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Leura Shakespeare Festival (postponed)

nsw 9 Jan 2027 - 24 Jan 2027
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. We look forward to welcoming Sport for Jove back to the gardens in 2028. To see what else is on at Everglades House & Gardens, click here.
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National Trust (NSW) Annual General Meeting 2026

nsw 28 Nov 2026
National Trust (NSW) members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday 28 November 2026. Attendees can participate in person at the S.H. Ervin Gallery or online. This is a fantastic opportunity to join in from any location. Members will hear the President’s report on the last
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Summer Twilight at the Trust

vic 16 Oct 2026 - 28 Feb 2027
Long days, warm nights and more time to explore with Twilight at the Trust.
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Blue Square Competition Exhibition

nsw 22 May 2027 - 13 Jun 2027
Arthead’s Blue Square Art Competition is open to everyone and to all forms of artistic expression – painting, photography, digital prints, multimedia, drawings, and more. Each work is presented on a 40cm x 40cm square and includes the colour blue. The exhibition of all of these blue-themed artworks hanging side
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Heritage Walk to Mabel Falls

nsw 23 Apr 2027
This historic walking track was opened in 1991 in commemoration of the 1874 observation of the Transit of Venus from a temporary observatory located in the grounds of Woodford House, now Woodford Academy. Listen to stories about the Transit of Venus expedition that inspired the trail, while taking in the
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Autumn High Tea

nsw 7 Apr 2027
Enjoy a high tea in autumn in the historic dining room of historic Cooma Cottage. A full selection of high tea favourites will be served, and background acoustic music will set the mood. High tea will be catered with gourmet sandwiches, pastries, cakes and other favourites together with local jams,
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Glebe’s Mansions & Industry Guided Walking Tour

nsw 16 Mar 2027
From wealthy eccentrics and ambitious families to workers, reformers and characters who helped shape Sydney, Glebe’s streets reveal a fascinating mix of wealth, industry, religion, scandal and social change. Discover how this once-rural estate became one of Sydney’s most distinctive neighbourhoods and meet some of the remarkable people who left
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‘Blue’ exhibition & book launch by Alex Snellgrove

nsw 6 Mar 2027 - 28 Mar 2027
The images of ‘Blue’ were inspired by the wide views, waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, native wildlife and historic towns in the mountains. Alex celebrates the combination of the natural and man-made. Her book and artworks are a personal interpretation of the unique character of this UNESCO World Heritage site. A variety
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From Bare Branches to Spring Blooms: Winter Pruning Essentials with Simon Cooper

nsw 12 Feb 2027
Leura’s Everglades House & Gardens is famous for its Paul Sorensen-designed gardens featuring scenic walks, expansive terraces and magnificent dry-stone walls that have received acclaim from garden lovers worldwide. Join Head Gardener, Simon Cooper, for a walk and talk, as he shares essential pruning tips on preparing your garden during
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‘A Room With A View’ by Jane Wray

nsw 6 Mar 2027 - 4 Apr 2027
Jane Wray is a multi award-winning artist who has been recognised both nationally and internationally. Jane seeks to create an intense drama through the strategic use of vibrant colour and texture. In its essence, Jane’s works are designed for enjoyment and devised to hold the viewer and invite them to
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Collision and Coexistence by Lesley Wengembo

nsw 6 Feb 2027 - 28 Feb 2027
“As a contemporary Indigenous artist, I try to capture an essence of what is still alive today, expressed through their faces, before it disappears” – Lesley Wengembo View a powerful exhibition featuring a series of landscape paintings based on artist Lesley Wengembo’s experiences of Papua New Guinea, traveling and living
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Lanyon ‘Beyond the Farm Gate’ Heritage Walk

act 25 Oct 2026
FILLING FAST SO BOOK NOW! On this guided 3.3km walking tour, explore the unique ‘Lanyon Bowl’ and learn how its rich environment sustained Aboriginal communities and supported European settlement. Discover the stories of the Homestead’s farming and irrigation systems, visit the homes of former workers, and hear the history of
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