nsw 11 Dec 2024 - 10 Oct 2025Everglades has hosted many events over the years, all of which have introduced this heritage wonder to a wider audience; from brass bands to philharmonic orchestras; and calisthenics exhibitions to Shakespeare performances. As part of the design and landscaping of the gardens in the 1930s, the stage was already set.MoreBook now
nsw 14 Apr 2024 - 26 Jan 2026 Built by the Porter family in 1909 and left to the National Trust (NSW) with all its contents in 1997, Miss Porter’s House is a unique living snapshot of twentieth century life in Newcastle. Visitors will enjoy exploring the house and grounds and browsing the furnishings and personal itemsMoreBook now
nsw 30 Aug 2025 - 21 Sep 2025Experience the streets and built environment of the Blue Mountains and beyond through the lenses of Paul Newcomb & Marty Walker. Paul’s work depicts details of urban architecture and rooftops in a minimalistic style, with a focus on form and colour. Marty’s documentary images capture ephemeral moments, seeking the beautyMore
nsw 20 Nov 2025 - 9 Mar 2026In the 1920s and 1930s, Rayner Hoff was the most gifted – and controversial – public sculptor in Australia, best known for the sculptures and friezes that adorn Sydney’s Anzac Memorial, including Sacrifice at its centre. Between the First and Second World Wars, Rayner Hoff transformed Australian sculpture. He wasMoreBook now
nsw 21 Sep 2025You are cordially invited to join us at an enchanting Regency Day Out this spring. Delight in captivating Regency talks by Historians, Dr Lorinda Cramer, Dr Heather Blasdale Clarke and Old Government House’s Assistant Curator, Anna Ridley. Step inside Old Government House for a special viewing of the delicate andMore
nsw 17 Oct 2025 - 5 Dec 2025Enjoy a cheese platter and drinks upon arrival in the heritage garden before embarking on a unique twilight discovery tour of historic Riversdale. View some of this significant property’s rarely seen treasures and unlock her many secrets. Step inside the stables, Goulburn’s oldest building, look inside the original colonial kitchen,MoreBook now
nsw 27 Sep 2025 - 19 Oct 2025Enjoy viewing Ros Craig’s beautiful artworks depicting still life objects, including flowers, bowls and other everyday objects. Chat with the artist while you browse the exhibition and watch her creative process in action as she paints a canvas in real-time. All works will be for sale and proceeds support theMoreBook now
nsw 16 Oct 2025This special Spring House & Garden Inspections tour will give you exclusive access to three stunning privately-owned Southern Highlands homes, set among blooming gardens and picturesque country landscapes. Begin your day at a lovely 100+ year old Moss Vale property, where we’ll rendezvous for morning tea and a briefing onMoreBook Now
nsw 19 Oct 2025Find that something special as you browse a wide variety of local market stalls dotted throughout the beautiful gardens that wrap around this Victorian-era bungalow. Pack a picnic and relax in Miss Traill’s beautiful garden. Enjoy morning and afternoon tea and a sausage sizzle for brunch or lunch. Visitors areMore
nsw 12 Sep 2025 - 4 Oct 2025Savour the quiet beauty and peaceful atmosphere of Retford Park after dark, without the crowds. Begin your evening with drinks and canapés served on the elegant front verandah of Retford Park’s ‘Portuguese Pink’ mansion, as the setting sun bathes the gardens in a warm golden glow. We are delighted toMoreBook now
nsw 21 Oct 2025The first practising female solicitor in New South Wales, Marie Byles was a trailblazing woman ahead of her time. Not only did she pave the way for women in law, she was also an avid mountaineer, founding member of the Buddhist Society, a passionate conservationist and activist, and an author.MoreBook now
nsw 12 Dec 2025Join us at this fun family-friendly event as we welcome the festive season at this special National Trust (NSW) place. Sing along to your favourite carols, led by the Carillon Show Band, and step back in time as you head inside to explore the historic house museum, decorated in charmingMore
nsw 18 Oct 2025There’s nothing quite like twilight, and the smell of spring in the air as night descends. This October, Grossmann House will light up for a special Twilight Delight that will transport visitors back to an eve from the Victorian era. Drawing on the evocative history of Grossmann House, from MaitlandMoreBook now
nsw 30 Jan 2026Hear fascinating stories of the people who once lived and worked in this State Heritage-listed stone building, built in 1835. Over the years, it served as a roadside inn, guesthouse, private country house, and boys’ school. The house interiors, old stone kitchen, and dairy wing will take you on aMoreBook now
nsw 18 Oct 2025The oldest complex of colonial buildings in the Blue Mountains, Woodford Academy has a diverse history, serving as a busy Roadside Inn, the first Guesthouse in the region, a gentleman’s private mountains retreat, and a salubrious mountain resort. All of these phases are still evident in the building’s structures, fromMore
nsw 18 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025The popular ‘Looking at Architecture’ program returns this spring. Visiting an array of significant properties, some rarely open to the public, the weekend offers a unique glimpse into the history and heritage of Yass. Among the properties opening their doors are two linked to the explorer, Hamilton Hume: Cliftonwood, builtMoreBook now
