nsw A visit to the charming village of Leura in the Blue Mountains, won’t be complete without seeing Everglades House & Gardens. Drawing from the great traditions of European landscape design and set against a backdrop of World Heritage-listed Australian wilderness, Everglades House & Gardens will charm with its grace andMore
nsw Norman Lindsay's art studio in the Blue Mountains is one of Australia's most historically significant creative spaces, but now this famous art studio is in need of urgent need of repairs.More
vic Step beyond the exhibits and uncover hidden history with an exclusive tour of the Bendigo Military Museum, featuring rare access to the heritage-listed honour boards and the breathtaking band rotunda with panoramic views of Bendigo’s stunning streetscape!More
nsw 13 Mar 2025 - 9 Nov 2025Throughout history fashionable silhouettes have changed from one decade to the next, sometimes subtly and at other times transforming in radical ways. Variations to the volume of sleeves and skirts, different cuts for necklines and hemlines, narrowing the waist or creating exaggerated curves all formed new lines to set offMoreBook now
nsw 21 Sep 2025Don’t miss the launch of Michael Duffy’s thrilling new crime fiction, ‘Death in the Gardens’, the fourth book in the series set in the Blue Mountains. Meet the author and enjoy a lively discussion with the esteemed Mary Moody on writing, gardens and much more. Purchase a copy of thisMoreBook now
nsw 30 Oct 2025Developed from Federation in 1901 as the Garden Suburb, Haberfield is described as ”the earliest Australian garden suburb, characterised by architecturally distinctive single storey suburban villas in the Federation style” – National Trust, 1971. Led by Vince Crow of the Haberfield Association, this interesting tour will visit three properties: twoMoreBook now
vic This series of videos compares the experience of work in the past at Rippon Lea with comparable occupations and people working today. Film maker Catherine Gough Brady researched the stories of the gardeners, cooks, housekeepers, chauffeur and grooms who worked at Rippon Lea and then found people working in similarMore
sa 26 Dec 2023 - 28 Jan 2024Originally built out to sea from Cape Jaffa on the Margaret Brock Reef and opened in 1872. The historic lighthouse was 41 m high and known as a Wells Screw Pile – designed to ideally suit the local conditions. The 8 roomed dwelling accommodated two lightkeepers and families with enoughMoreBook now
sa With its roots planted firmly in the semi-rural village of Burnside of the mid-19th Century, St David’s Anglican church now stands strong in the bustling City of Burnside of the 21st Century, just a few kilometres from the City of Adelaide. Not just a single edifice, St David’s comprises threeMore
nsw This painting was one of 36 artworks included in the National Trust’s 2021 artwork appeal, which aimed to restore the condition of historic artworks in the collection. When restorers removed the varnish on Still Life they spotted two hidden signatures hidden on a knife’s blade in the painting. After expertMore
nsw Drawing inspiration from a historic item from the National Trust collection, design students are invited to create a garment or accessory of their own, for the chance to win a cash prize and the unique opportunity to be a part of the new major exhibition, Back to Black. Wearing blackMore
sa 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025Originally built out to sea from Cape Jaffa on the Margaret Brock Reef and opened in 1872. The historic lighthouse was 41 m high and known as a Wells Screw Pile – designed to ideally suit the local conditions. The 8 roomed dwelling accommodated two lightkeepers and families with enoughMoreBook now
act 25 Sep 2025Join the National Trust (ACT) to visit historic places around Yass. The coach which will pick up at Deakin (8.30 am) or Lyneham (9 am) and deliver us to our first stop at Cooma Cottage. This was the home of Australian-born explorer, Hamilton Hume and, as you probably know, itMoreBook now
national nsw The Moran family plan to restore Juniper Hall and have proposed that it will be the home of the Moran prizes sponsored and administered by the Moran Arts Foundation Ltd. Additionally the original four rooms on the ground floor will be used for portrait and photographic exhibitions, with access byMore
nsw The National Trust (NSW) is seeking expressions of interest for a food and beverage operation at the UNESCO World Heritage site Old Government House.More
vic Letters From the Front is a special spoken word event honouring these men with a presentation of some of the letters sent home to family and loved ones.More
