vic Estimated to be over 130 years old, this remarkable tree stands 16 metres tall with a canopy spanning 31 metres, and now occupies the only piece of public land in Kingston. Currently under threat of removal to make way for transmission lines, the tree has become the focus of strongMore
nsw Sydney is a bustling city of over 4.3 million people. Amazingly within 2 hours travel by car you can go from harbour foreshore to pristine bush. This is the Blue Mountains National Park, part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Hundreds of thousands of hectares of wild emptyMore
nsw Lifetime Achievement Award: Judy Birmingham Judy Birmingham is a distinguished English historical archaeologist, who has been based in Sydney, Australia, for most of her career. In 1961 she joined the staff of the University of Sydney as a lecturer, specialising in Iron Age Cyprus and Anatolia. She was one ofMore
nsw They are the Officers’ Mess at the Glenbrook RAAF Base, Katoomba’s Palais Royale Boutique Hotel and the Savoy Theatre Building. “This is an important milestone for local heritage conservation,” said Blue Mountains National Trust Branch Chairman, Rod Stowe. Mr Stowe explained that while a listing on the Trust Register didMore
nsw We will share the results of this treatment at the following Woodford Academy events. Symposium: Turning up the Heat on Pests Friday, 15 February 9am to 4pm Speakers include – Alex Roach, Modified Atmospheres Peter Sarkey and Simon de Montemas, from Precision Pest Control Dr. Clive Lucas, conservation architect andMore
nsw At Everglades House & Gardens, we have divine Devonshire Teas available or if you want something with a bit more spice a sizzle, there are nachos and a sausage BBQ on offer to warm you up. The Everglades Gallery will have the NSW Schools Reconciliation Challenge exhibition on display andMore
nsw In late 2017, the National Trust of Australia (NSW) undertook a Preservation Needs Assessment at Woodford Academy and a number of pest related issues were identified for urgent attention. To carefully eradicate the infestation, the National Trust property will be the first heritage site in Australia to undergo a ‘non-toxic’More
nsw Our heritage places have something for everyone – whether it’s just the two of you or the whole family. From picture-perfect views, to modern art, to spine-tingling tales of a time gone by, we have plenty to discover.More
nsw 20 Jun 2026 - 19 Sep 2026 Built originally as a Roadside Inn in the 1830s, the property has had a multi-layered history, operating over the years as a gentleman’s residence, guest house, boarding house and from 1907 to 1936, a private classics college run by John McManamey. It is now a museum that offers notMoreBook now
nsw 25 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026The popular ‘Looking at Architecture’ program returns this spring. Join us for a unique glimpse into the history and heritage of the Lower Blue Mountains, with visits to a curated selection of significant properties across Glenbrook, Springwood and Woodford. This self-drive weekend will provide Members and friends with the opportunityMoreBook now
nsw Woodford Academy, the oldest complex of colonial buildings in the Blue Mountains, has undergone important conservation and repairs, thanks to a NSW Government grant for State Heritage Registered properties.More
nsw The innovative treatment is being undertaken by Modified Atmospheres and Simon de Montemas from Precision Pest Control and involves progressively heating the interiors of the Blue Mountains oldest building to 56ºC. The treatment targets pests such as borers and silverfish, both of which are notoriously damaging to historic buildings andMore
nsw 24 Oct 2026 - 15 Nov 2026Inspired by Sorensen’s gardens – a mixture of endemic natives and exotics, of wildness and consideration – and their own, Julie Paterson and Pippita Bennett’s work for Under + Over is layered and enriched through their collaboration. Known for her plant-dyed and densely-stitched artworks, Pip works slowly and deliberately, whileMore
