vic Castlemaine’s English Oak crowned 2021 Victorian Tree of the Year The English Oak (Quercus robur) at Castlemaine Botanic Gardens was named the 2021 Victorian Tree of the Year by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). Also known as the Royal Oak, the tree was planted in 1863 to celebratemore
vic One of Victoria’s largest trees, a majestic River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) located near Guildford on the Midland Highway, has been awarded the prestigious title of 2023 Victorian Tree of the Year by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). Known affectionately as The Big Tree, the tree is estimated tomore
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 A visit to the Old Melbourne Gaol will introduce you to stories of the many inmates who spent time in its cells, including those incarcerated for minor misdemeanours who were housed alongside the state’s most dangerous criminals. The Gaol’s most infamous inmate, bushranger Ned Kelly, spent the last few monthsmoreBook now
vic MELBOURNE Tasma Terrace: (NTAV Head Office): Closed Thursday 19 December 2019 until Monday 6 January 2020 Old Melbourne Gaol: Open daily 9.30am – 5pm (Closed Christmas Day) Polly Woodside: Open daily 10am – 4pm (Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day) Rippon Lea Estate: Open daily 10am – 5pmmore
vic National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Members are advised that the 64th Annual General Meeting will commence at 11.00am on Saturday 21 November 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be a virtual AGM conducted online. 64th AGM Details Date and Time: Saturday 21 November 2020. The meeting willmore
vic National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Members are advised that the 65th Annual General Meeting will commence at 11.00am on Saturday 20 November 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be a virtual AGM conducted online. 65th AGM Details Date and Time: Saturday 20 November 2021 . The meetingmore
vic Hollywood comes to the homestead. Visit the moderne 1930s interiors of the rural retreat of a silent movie star and her millionaire husband. A wildlife nature reserve and bird sanctuary complete the experiencemore
vic 11 Feb 2024 - 26 May 2024Experience ‘My Day of Days’ a unique and enchanting exhibition where love, intrigue and creativity intertwine in the picturesque setting of Mulberry Hill on the Mornington Peninsula.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 Made from human hair, this wreath of artificial flowers was donated by Marie Isobel Buesst, who with her husband Tristan were well-known collectors of Australiana. The box containing the flowers holds a clue to who the original artisan was. Handwritten in pencil on the back of the box are themore
vic St Valentine’s Day this year marked the 100th wedding anniversary of Daryl and Joan Lindsay, who eloped at the Marylebone Registry Office in London on February 14, 1922. Both Daryl and Joan were born into influential creative families. Daryl was a member of the famous Lindsay family of artists and wasmore
