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 25 Oct 2026Picnic basket in hand, head to Golden Vale for a delightful day of acoustic music, lawn games, tours and charming carriage rides. Hosted in the height of spring in stunning surrounds, Golden Vale’s picnic day is a delightful way to spend a day with loved ones. Wander the grounds, loungeMoreBook now
nsw 2 Oct 2026 - 9 Oct 2026The evening begins in the English Garden with drinks and grazing platter served to the backdrop of Golden Vale’s elegant sandstone homestead. As evening falls, meander down to the Medway Rivulet and recount stories of the First Nations people, early explorers and convict settlers. A secret passageway from the historicMoreBook now
nsw 5 Dec 2026Celebrate the festive season as the sun goes down with a Christmas Soiree at Golden Vale Homestead. Enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival and savour canapés in the gardens as the sun starts to set. Wander through the historic house, decorated beautifully for the occasion, and listen to the festiveMore
nsw 12 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026Former owners, the Keighley’s, curated Golden Vale with a significant art and furniture collection that reflected their interests and passions and perfectly complements the elegant 1860s homestead. Spanning the early colonial era through to contemporary times, the art collection includes works by Australian artists: William Gould, Liverpool-born and transported toMoreBook now
wa Sydney Australia 5 December 2018: Bundanon Trust announced today that six Australian composers have been awarded the Prelude residencies at four historic houses during 2019. Prelude is a national network of long-term residencies for Australian composers, housed in historic buildings and providing time and space for the creation of new work. InMore
nsw Thomas Meadowcroft was awarded the residency by the Bundanon Trust and moved into Golden Vale Homestead earlier this month. Prelude is a national initiative developed by the Bundanon Trust to provide time and space for Australian composers to create their work by offering long-term residencies in historic houses around Australia.More
act 26 May 2026Two new and interesting places to visit in the Southern Highlands this autumn! Bookings have closed but email events@nationaltrustact.org.au in case of vacancies. Tuesday 26 March 2026 In the morning, we will visit the fascinating Mittagong Mushroom Tunnels, where disused railway tunnels now provide the perfect environment for cultivating gourmetMore
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wa Happy 10th birthday Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail The 24 January 2013 was the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, held on a very hot day in Kalgoorlie, and the 110th anniversary of Sir John and Lady Margaret Forrest’s opening of the original scheme. The awardMore
sa The history of this congregation dates to 1848. On the 8th of May that year, a group of 21 people left the Ebenezer Baptist Chapel, uncomfortable with the closed-mindedness of the majority of the congregation, and founded a new community of faith dedicated to the proposition that membership should beMore
nsw The National Trust (NSW) has today announced it will reopen a selection of its heritage properties to the community from 3 July 2020. A community organisation, the National Trust (NSW) opens 20 heritage properties across the state on a regular basis for visitors to enjoy the built, cultural and natural heritage. In the interests of keeping the community safe and in compliance with Government regulations throughout the COVID-19 health crisis, the National Trust closed its properties in March 2020.“We are delighted to be reopening a selection of our properties to the community, and we have missed sharing these wonderful places with the people of New South Wales and from farther afield over the past three months,” said Debbie Mills, Chief Executive Officer, National Trust (NSW). “WeMore
nsw The National Trust (NSW) has today announced it will reopen more of its heritage properties to the community in November 2020. A community organisation, the National Trust (NSW) opens 20 heritage properties across the state on a regular basis for visitors to enjoy the built, cultural and natural heritage. In the interests of keeping the community safe and in compliance with Government regulations throughout the COVID-19 health crisis, the National Trust closed its properties in March 2020.“We are delighted to be reopening a selection of our properties to the community, and we have missed sharing these wonderful places with the people of New South Wales and from farther afield over the past three months,” said Debbie Mills, Chief Executive Officer, National Trust (NSW). “We haveMore
nsw Most National Trust staff and volunteers took a well-deserved break over the festive season, but with some of our properties already open again, we are looking forward to welcoming our community back in 2021. As a result of COVID-19 requirements, a number of our properties still remain closed until weMore
nsw 8 Dec 2026The National Trust (NSW) Southern Highlands Branch invites you to enjoy an afternoon of festive elegance with drinks and hors d’oeuvres at Bowral’s Hopewood House. Since acquiring the property in 2021, Janet and Tim Storrier have lovingly managed the magnificent 4.5-hectare estate, with a focus on renewing its extraordinary gardens.MoreBook now
