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2024 Art Deco Festival Walking Tour

nsw 13 Feb 2024 - 15 Feb 2024
Heading to New Zealand next year? Thinking of going to Napier’s Art Deco Festival while you’re there? If so, you’re invited to join a series of intimate, expert-led walking tours of the provincial town of Napier, hosted as part of the festivities set to celebrate the town’s unique character. Designed
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21st Annual Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair

nsw 16 Nov 2023 - 18 Nov 2023
Join us at the 21st annual Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair – a National Trust (NSW) Women’s Committee event. Hosted at Lindesay, an elegant 1834 harbourside villa that is a favourite for weddings and film locations, the Fair is a must-do festive day out that offers a wide range of special
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All Things Great Are Small Exhibition and Member Event

nsw 14 Dec 2023 - 28 Jan 2024
‘All Things Great Are Small’ is a group of miniaturists, painters, illustrators, printmakers and woodcrafters who came together 15 years ago to promote and foster the appreciation of miniatures and small paintings. The miniature size of these images and crafts does not diminish their greatness – they are so superbly
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Artful Disposition Exhibition and Member Event

nsw 2 Nov 2023 - 10 Dec 2023
‘Art can transform spaces from the ordinary to the extraordinary’. This November, the Artists of the Round Yard will restyle the White Cottage Gallery, exhibiting artworks within a setting of delightful furnishings, reminiscent of the recent past, as our tribute to the legacy of the late James Fairfax. The Round
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Branxton Heritage Walk

nsw 11 Nov 2023
Founded in 1848, Branxton retains vestiges of its important early history of viticulture, agriculture and mining. Three hotels remain which includes the old Branxton Inn; significant church properties with a unique Horbury Hunt bell tower and a Frederick Menkens designed former convent; a James Barnet designed courthouse in the old
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Church Street Spring Fair – Distillation of Spring

nsw 13 Oct 2023 - 14 Oct 2023
The Church Street Spring Fair brings together like minded community groups in a celebration of spring in this historic precinct of Central Maitland. Join us on the evening of Friday 13 October for a National Trust fundraiser, Distillation of Spring, with a focus on local and seasonal drinks and delicious
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Cooma Cottage al fresco High Tea

nsw 25 Oct 2023
Enjoy fine food with friends amidst the beauty of the Yass Valley and celebrate the joy of spring. High tea will be catered with gourmet sandwiches, pastries, cakes and other goodies, together with local jams, tea and coffee, served to a background of live acoustic music. Free entry to historic
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Desmond Freeman: Southern Highlands Impressions in Ink

nsw 3 Aug 2023 - 24 Sep 2023
Following on from his highly regarded series on the great cities of the world, Desmond Freeman turns his attention to the built environment of the Southern Highlands in this exhibition of new works. While the magnificent natural landscapes of the region have been explored by many painters and photographers, surprisingly
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Everglades Flowerfest

nsw 1 Sep 2023 - 30 Oct 2023
With so much to experience, a visit to Everglades can easily consume the better part of your day. Art, architecture, education, play, shopping, horticulture, scenic walks, Devonshire teas, picnics, and peaceful meditations amid the glorious surroundings can envelop you in its uniquely secluded world. This 1930s treasure was designed by
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Family Tour of The River: Burramatta to Cockatoo

nsw 11 Apr 2023 - 5 Oct 2023
During the school holidays take a special family tour with our expert guide who will reveal some great stories of the Parramatta River. Kids of all ages welcome! Just near Old Government House the confluence of Darling Mills Creek and Toongabbie Creek form the headwaters of the Parramatta River. This
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Fearless: Contemporary Indigenous Women in the Hassall Milson collection Exhibition and Member Event

nsw 16 Sep 2023 - 29 Oct 2023
Indigenous women artists have come into their own starting with the groundbreaking work of the late, great Emily Kame Kngwarraye in the early 1990s. They have created their own dynamic visual language informed by their connection to country and culture and have forged a powerful and distinctive voice. Featuring the
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Ghost Night at Old Government House

nsw 19 May 2023 - 17 Nov 2023
Enjoy a spooky evening exploring Old Government House – if you dare! These tours have run for many years and guests always enjoy the tours. 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.
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Golden Vale Sunrise Nature Walk

nsw 5 Nov 2023 - 12 Nov 2023
Welcome spring at Golden Vale with a walk through the virgin meadows before meandering along the Medway Rivulet to the Homestead where a light breakfast will be served in the sandstone courtyard. Bask in the sun with a croissant and coffee and ramble back via the water wilderness. The extant
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Grassroots

nsw 25 Aug 2023 - 28 Jan 2024
Learn about the origins of the National Trust, early battles and victories and the struggles of gender and class in 1940s to the 1960s. This portrait of the founder of the National Trust of Australia (NSW) will inspire people of all ages. Artwork (L-R): Annie Wyatt with wildflowers c.1910  
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Hawkesbury History Tour: Durham Bowes and the Charismatic Convict

nsw 5 Nov 2023
Join a small group of heritage enthusiasts on this exclusive expert-led tour proudly organised by the Hawkesbury Branch. Explore Durham Bowes, a special, privately-owned state heritage-listed homestead in the Hawkesbury that is rarely open to visitors. Learn about its original inhabitant, John Dight, his growing family, the role that charismatic
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Historic Tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

nsw 8 Nov 2023
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is Australia’s oldest botanic garden and scientific institution. Founded in 1816, the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a unique site where indigenous, colonial and Sydney’s social history intersect with science, horticulture, art and the built environment. After a private morning tea in Lion Gate Lodge,
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I Am Rose

nsw 22 Sep 2023 - 8 Jan 2024
More than just the wife of famed artist Norman Lindsay, this new exhibition investigates how Rose Lindsay influenced the art world of the early 20th Century and contrasts that with a discussion of her legacy in the work of contemporary female artists. I am Rose is a unique exploration of
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Impressions of Katoomba Urban Exhibition by Roman Gryg

nsw 5 Oct 2023 - 29 Oct 2023
This exhibition by Roman Gryg takes the viewer on a journey to a different world using the streets of Katoomba as inspiration. For Roman, Katoomba is an artistic haven. “What Montmartre is to Paris, Katoomba is to Sydney.” Roman wonders what stories the streets would tell if they could talk
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In focus: The photography of Harold Cazneaux

nsw 20 Sep 2023 - 28 Feb 2024
The 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. This
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Lindesay After Dark

nsw 20 Jun 2023 - 28 Nov 2023
Ever 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 overlooking
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National Trust (NSW) Annual General Meeting 2023

nsw 25 Nov 2023
National Trust (NSW) members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday 25 November 2023. 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
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