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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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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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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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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
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20 Mar 2021 The focus of the day will be illustrating the beautiful trees of Parramatta Park, either as part of the wider landscape or a study of their botanical detail, in homage to George Caley. Caley was the first appointed Colonial Botanist and collected specimens from around Old Government House, usingmore
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25 Mar 2021Find out how Governor Brisbane’s star catalogue was created at the Parramatta Observatory over four years by his astronomers Charles Rumker and James Dunlop, using instruments featured in the exhibition. Learn more about the explorations of John Oxley and Allan Cunningham when they ventured west beyond the Blue Mountains andmore
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27 Mar 2021Cooma Cottage now stands as a fine example of the way our pioneers constructed their dwellings and how they lived; explore one of the oldest surviving rural houses with tours which can be booked on the day. It still sits on extensive grounds ideal for our 75th Anniversary Celebration withmore
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3 Apr 2021 - 11 Apr 2021 You’re off on an expedition to discover where ‘X’ should mark the spot on a map of the Old Government House Grounds. Follow the directions around the grounds and collect a piece of ‘treasure’ at each check-point. As you go, plot your course on your map of Old Governmentmore
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18 Apr 2021Aboriginal sand painting demonstration, science-themed activities for the kids and an enlightenment-era grand home featuring a new exhibitionmore
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17 May 2021 - 21 May 2021Enjoy private tours through unique and much loved places in our Capital, staying at the heritage listed Hotel Kurrajong. Inspections include the following: The historic Lanyon Homestead The Australian War Memorial with participation in the Last Post Ceremony Old Parliament House Gardens The award winning National Arboretum Canberra Australian Parliamentmore