vic Pentridge is a place that deeply connects to the social and cultural fabric of Australia. Until its closure in 1997, Pentridge was Victoria’s central prison and the most well-known and used gaol in the State’s history. Most of Victoria’s convicted and notorious criminals were gaoled there between 1900 and theMoreLearn More
vic 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.More
vic Visitor Information Group tours are available. To find out more about group tours, click here. For FREE entry to over 1000 properties in Victoria and beyond, plus reduced entry to events and exhibitions, become a National Trust member. Purchase a Gift Certificate Give your family and friends something youMore
act The ACT Governments response to the Inquiry into the Missing Middle Housing Reform was published on 22 May 2026. You can access the report here EP Report 6 Inquiry Into DPA 04 Government Response (1) National Trust ACT will continue to work with stakeholders to ensure heritage protections are well definedMore
nsw David Burdon, Conservation Director, National Trust of Australia (NSW) gave a speech at the public hearing concerning the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee's inquiry into the management of Defence estate assets. Read his statement.More
vic Known by many Melburnians as ‘the white house on the hill,’ Como overlooks the Birrurung (Yarra) river and is surrounded by a pleasure garden and community parkland. Leila Armytage called her home ‘the last remaining oasis.’ Como is an atmospheric town mansion presented as a family home. The interiors reflectMoreBook Tour
vic I always enjoy coming to visit at Rippon Lea. I enjoy visiting the house and seeing the beautiful old things. I particularly enjoy visiting the gardens.MoreHeritage Futures
act The theme of the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival was Mid-Century: Innovation, Change and Optimism. To help understand what came before the Mid-Century Modern architecture movement, Eric Martin AM gave a talk on ‘Precursors to Modernism’. Eric’s presentation is available here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260421-Precursors-to-Modernism-Presentation.pdfMore
vic Explore the crime, investigation, and wrongful conviction that led to Australia's first and only posthumous pardon of a judicially executed person. More
vic This art piece is layered, representing a linear and stratigraphic culmination and snapshot of Bunurong Country. Bunurong Country is the place our of ancestors. I have illustrated a map of our Bunurong landscape in the centre of the art piece. Surrounding the Bunurong map of Country is an integration ofMoreHeritage Futures
act April 2026 Have Your Say The ACT Heritage Council has provisionally registered Wybalena Grove Precinct, Cook, Canberra’s Precast Concrete Bush Shelters and Urambi Co-operative Housing Precinct, Kambah to the ACT Heritage Register. These are all excellent examples of modernist design capturing the essence of the times in which they wereMore
act The ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Environment and Planning has tabled its Report from the Missing Middle Housing Reform Inquiry into Draft Major Amendment to the Territory Plan 04. Access the Report here Access the Media Release from Chair of the Inquiry, Jo Clay MLA here Access the NationalMore
nsw Discover the shortlist for the 2026 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards, showcasing a vibrant array of heritage projects from across New South Wales.More
vic Thank you for visiting the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), your support allows us to continue to share and celebrate Victoria’s unique heritage. As part of the 70th anniversary, we are celebrating our special places with a competition. We invite you to think about your time at a National TrustMore
sa The Moonta Mines precinct is one of the State’s premiere heritage attractions, and while we acknowledge recent difficult decisions have led to upset in the community, National Trust South Australia is committed to ensuring these significant assets can be enjoyed by the local community and visitors alike, long into theMore
