Explore – National Trust

The Old Melbourne Gaol

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The original cells also held petty offenders, debtors, children, the homeless and the mentally ill along with Australia’s most infamous citizen, the bushranger Ned Kelly. The gallows, where prisoners were hanged are still in place at the gaol. Today you can visit the Old Melbourne Gaol and find out

Rippon Lea House and Gardens

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Rippon Lea is a National Heritage Listed heritage site and one of the last surviving examples of a grand estates.

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Tasma Terrace

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The headquarters of the National Trust (Victoria), Tasma Terrace has a gift shop and features regular exhibitions and other events throughout the year.

The Briars

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Situated at Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula, The Briars is a beautiful, rural property.

The Federal Standard Printing Works

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One of the few substantially intact provincial newspaper printeries remaining from the gold mining era.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden

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Prefabricated in Hamburg, Germany, the Heights was erected in 1854 and is the largest dwelling of its kind in Victoria.

Barwon Grange

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The only surviving example of the many fashionable river front residences built along the Barwon River during the 1850s and 1860s for the wealthy of Geelong.

Portarlington Mill

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At one time there were over 250 flour mills in Victoria. Constructed of local sandstone and timbers, Portarlington Mill is a significant example of the earliest mills.

Barwon Park Mansion

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Barwon Park is an authentic bluestone mansion and stables set in a sweeping rural landscape.

Como House and Garden

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Built in 1847, Como House & Garden is an intriguing mix of Australian Regency and classic Italianate architecture.

Dow’s Pharmacy

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Built in 1859, the pharmacy remained open until 1968 and was operated by Hilda and Roy Dow from 1929.

Endeavour Fern Gully

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Rich in flora, fauna and habitat diversity, Endeavour Fern Gully is Mornington Peninsula's original rain forest.

Gulf Station

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Gulf Station tells an exciting story about the daily life on a pioneer farm, with an array of farm buildings and animals waiting to be discovered.

La Trobe’s Cottage

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The original home of Victoria's first Lt. Governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe from 1839 to 1854.

Labassa

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Labassa is one of Australia's most outstanding 19th century mansions.

Lake View House

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Historically important as an example of early brick building and as the childhood home of author Henry Handel Richardson.

McCrae Homestead

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McCrae Homestead is one of Victoria's oldest homesteads and is a physical reminder of the early pioneering life.

Mooramong

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Hollywood comes to the homestead at this 1860s country house revamped for an Australian millionaire and his movie star wife.

Mott’s Cottage

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Constructed in three stages, the oldest section of this cottage dates from 1850 or earlier.

Mulberry Hill

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Home of Daryl Lindsay who founded the National Gallery of Victoria and Joan Lindsay author of Picnic at Hanging Rock.

Nehill Brothers’ Farm Living History Reserve

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Home of the Large Black Pig and other Australian heritage farm animal breeds.