STOP PRESS! Late addition to the National Trust's Heritage Festival events.

Discover stories embedded within the landscape on this walking tour through the Weston Park English Garden. Explore the transformation of this landscape under the influence of pioneer horticulturist Thomas Charles George Weston between 1913 and 1926 within a 200-year journey through time.

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Tour both sides of the Lake in the comfort of a coach the early and now heritage listed precincts of Canberra.

Let your child's imagination run wild with animal collages inspired by 20 Years of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.

Explore the stories of significant women in Australia’s political history on our new walking tour.

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Visit Barton to discover the rich history of some of Canberra’s earliest office, residential and transport developments, places of worship, parks and recreation areas, as well as relics of native grasslands that have survived European settlement.

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Visit to Rock Valley Homestead and Gardens in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve with hosts, Tidbinbilla Pioneers Association.

Join this fascinating walk back in time to visit the site of Canberra’s first European occupation in 1824, and to explore the Acton Conservation Area. Acton peninsula is not only the birthplace of Canberra, its veritable Sydney Cove, but also where it grew up.

The 2025 ACT Heritage Oration will be delivered by Bob Brown, prominent environmentalist, former politician and medical doctor. Bob will speak on the state of natural heritage protection in Australia.

Hear from Trevor Lipscombe, author of this new guide, Walking Canberra's Griffin Weston Forest Trail. The Trail adds an exciting new dimension to Australia's National Capital, a unique city in a landscape.

Join former deputy Surveyor-General Ron Jarman on one of the most walkable parts of our border.

Discover the rich history of Tuggeranong Homestead, a landmark that tells captivating stories from Indigenous heritage to convict connections and pastoral life.

Come and visit the historic 1939 Forrest Fire Station. See more than 100 years of extraordinary firefighting history in the ACT. Discover astonishing stories from the firefighter’s perspective. Kids can get behind the wheel of our fire truck made for Canberra’s future firefighters.

Join award-winning photographer Ari Rex for a magical Milky Way photography workshop! Perfect for all skill levels, start with a hands-on introduction before heading outside to capture the stunning Milky Way core. Don’t miss this unforgettable stargazing and photography experience under the stars!

Please join us at our opening night event for ‘NCDC Unearthed: architecture and landscape’ on Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 5-7pm to read and see an exhibition of drawings, models, and maps, and to share your personal recollections of NCDC developments in Canberra.

Join Tim on this special after-dark tour, snooping around the spaces of Old Parliament House, as he reveals secrets about the building and its past occupants.

How did Canberra’s landscapes evolve? This self-drive, all-day, guided geological excursion around the Central Canberra Geotrail will tell us a lot about the history of the region’s landscapes: National Rock Garden, Black Mountain, Mount Ainslie, Woolshed Creek, and State Circle.