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 where a fire circle and warm beverage awaits and we recount stories of First Nations people, early explorers andMoreBook now
nsw 25 Oct 2026Picnic basket in hand, head to Golden Vale for a delightful day of acoustic music, lawn games, tours and charming gardens. Wander the grounds, lounge on the lush grass in the beautiful walled garden or shade yourself under the old oak trees grown from acorns taken from the Windsor GreatMoreBook now
nsw 28 Nov 2026 - 31 Jan 2027Each year a large number of portraits are entered into the Archibald Prize – one of Australia’s most high profile and respected awards – however only a limited selection are chosen for the official exhibition. The Salon des Refusés showcases the alternative entries not selected for the official exhibition inMore
nsw 1 Oct 2026 - 15 Oct 2026This is an opportunity to experience Retford Park through a gardener’s eyes. You’ll have exclusive early morning access to enjoy the beautiful grounds without the crowds. This walk offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on what captures a gardener’s attention: emerging growth, succession planting, long-term planning and the subtle changes that signalMoreBook now
nsw 24 Oct 2026 - 14 Nov 2026This one-of-a-kind event offers an insider’s perspective, guided by Sharon Mulholland, whose newly published memoir, ‘An Invitation to the Table’, recounts her extraordinary 30-years of living and working at the estate. Join Sharon for an intimate, behind-the-scenes tour of the house, where she will share enchanting stories of daily life,MoreBook now
nsw 17 Oct 2026There’s nothing quite like twilight, and the smell of spring in the air as night descends. This October, Brough 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 and Brough houses,MoreBook now
nsw 26 Sep 2026 - 18 Oct 2026In Roman Mythology, Pomona refers to the goddess of fruit trees, orchards, fruitful abundance, plenty and gardens. Coincidentally, Ros began her married life at Pomona, a then flourishing fruit growing settlement between Broken Hill and Wentworth on the banks of the Darling River in far western NSW. She has namedMoreBook now
nsw 1 Aug 2026 - 13 Sep 2026A National Gallery of Australia Touring Exhibition presented as part of the Bowness Family Foundation Photography Touring Program. Olive Cotton (1911‒2003) is now recognised as one of Australia’s most significant photographers, especially notable for her images that draw attention to the immersive qualities of photography. Cotton began taking photographs withMore
nsw 20 Sep 2026You are cordially invited to join us at an enchanting Regency Day Out this spring. Step into the Regency era and enjoy an immersive day of costume, conversation, and creativity, set against the backdrop of a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. The Regency Fair offers free entry to more than 30More
nsw 7 Nov 2026Guiding guests between St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, The Surveyor General Inn, and Harper’s Mansion, this tour follows in the footsteps of James and Mary Harper and the 16 priests who resided at Harper’s Mansion between 1836 and 1903. Begin at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, a heritage-listed early EnglishMoreBook now
nsw 18 Sep 2026 - 1 Nov 2026The Portia Geach Memorial Award was established by the will of the late Florence Kate Geach in memory of her sister, Portia Geach. The non-acquisitive award of $30,000 is awarded by the Trustee for the entry which is of the highest artistic merit, ‘…for the best portrait painted from lifeMoreBook now
nsw 30 Sep 2026Gather your loved ones and enjoy fine food with friends amidst the spring beauty of the Yass Valley. A full selection of high tea favourites including gourmet sandwiches, pastries, cakes and other goodies, together with local jams, tea and coffee will be served in the Long Room, and background acousticMoreBook now
nsw 10 Jul 2026 - 27 Nov 2026Experience an enchanting evening where art, history and the cosmos meet at the iconic Norman Lindsay Gallery. After dark, the gallery opens its doors for a rare night-time experience. Explore the paintings and illustrations of renowned Australian artist Norman Lindsay before stepping into the heritage gardens for a guided stargazingMoreBook now
nsw 5 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026Paul’s drawings, paintings and limited-edition prints represent an intensive body of work created whilst he was working overseas and, more recently, in the Southern Highlands. The work is inspired by a fascination with the history of mass publication and the evolution of the myriad of printed illustration styles that haveMore
nsw 22 Aug 2026 - 12 Dec 2026Paranormal Nights at Old Government House offer visitors the opportunity to experience the oldest surviving public building in Australia after dark. Explore the house’s history, reported phenomena, and atmospheric spaces through structured storytelling and investigative activities, with separate ticketing for tours and investigations. Choose your own adventure… Ghost Tour StepMoreBook Now
nsw 29 Aug 2026 - 20 Sep 2026Working between direct observation and studio-based painting, the works explore landscape as a field of perception. The images move between proximity and distance – between immersion and resistance – where atmosphere, memory, and material process shape the experience of place. The exhibition is accompanied by a studio presence, an artist’sMoreBook 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, heritage and architecture of the Blue Mountains, with visits to a curated selection of significant properties across Faulconbridge, Leura, Linden, Springwood and Woodford. This self-drive weekend will provide National Trust members andMoreBook now
nsw 30 Oct 2026 - 1 Nov 2026In Edinburgh, 1734, two women sit down to play tunes they have just copied into a new practice book… In Goulburn, 1980, a curious musician spies this book atop an old piano… In 2026, two women sit down to play suites of 300-year- old tunes from the Arthour-Wight manuscript onMore
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 in the Gardens is layered and enriched through their collaboration. Known for her plant-dyed and densely-stitched artworks, Pip works slowly andMore
nsw 11 Sep 2026 - 2 Oct 2026Savour 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 9 Oct 2026 - 13 Nov 2026Enjoy a cheese platter and drinks upon arrival in the heritage garden before embarking on a unique twilight 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, viewMoreBook now
