vic PS Hero built in 1874 in Echuca. She had a full life as a paddle steamer on the Murray, Murrumbidgee and Darling rivers. She was burnt to the water line in 1957 abandoned. 40 years later she was raised and restored to the beautiful paddle steamer she is today. This is her story.more
vic How have the glamour and rituals of weddings changed in Australia over the last 200 years? What elements of fashion, fabrics and accessories have Australian brides and wedding parties adopted? Explore elements of continuity and change in the dresses and accessories worn by numerous brides and bridesmore
vic Join Djaara Elder Uncle Rick Nelson on Country for a guided tour of sites he has specifically chosen as significant in the Castlemaine and surrounds areas. His tours offer a unique opportunity to connect with the land and the living culture of Dja Dja Wurrung people.more
nsw With the NSW State election now confirmed for 25 March 2023, the National Trust of Australia (NSW) is launching its election platform with an independent forum on the key issues facing the state’s heritage places.more
sa 29 Sep 2023The Kingston National Trust would like to invite you to the launch of the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse Conservation Appeal, which has been set up through NTSA State Office. Guests will enjoy complimentary wine and nibbles while listening to prominent SA corrosion specialists describe the challenges in the preservation ofmoreBook now
vic 9 May 2025 - 12 Aug 2025The trees at Rippon Lea are an important part of the Estate’s history, with some dating back to the 1880s. This walking tour provides a fascinating insight into the work required to manage and nurture this magnificent collection for the enjoyment of today’s visitors and future generations.moreBook now
vic 18 Apr 2024 - 16 May 2024Launched in 1885 in Belfast, the Polly Woodside made 17 trips around the world and operated between Australia and New Zealand. She was used as a coal ship following World War Two, and by 1968 was the last square-rigged deep-water commercial sailing ship still afloat in Australasia. Led by anmore
vic The trees at Rippon Lea are an important part of the Estate’s history, with some dating back to the 1880s. This walking tour provides a fascinating insight into the work required to manage and nurture this magnificent collection for the enjoyment of today’s visitors and future generations.more
vic Travel the Crooked River Goldfield road along the river visiting historic sites along the way four wheel drive essential. Ghost towns, mining sites old mining machinery from the 1860s alluvial goldrush to the quartz rush of 1865.more
nt National Trust of Australia (NT) is currently seeking volunteers: From planning and leading walks, tours and other events, researching an issue, writing a submission or newsletter article, helping in the Office, managing the items in the Trust’s collection, participating on a committee or on the Council, the Trust needs volunteersmore
act It is that time of year to shine a light on excellence in heritage conservation, education, interpretation and promotion of built, natural, First Nations or cultural heritage of the ACT. In conjunction with our sponsors, Capital Holdings and the ACT Government, we invite you nominate projects in one or moremore
nsw The National Trust successfully negotiated amendments to the Bill just prior to its debate in the Upper House. The amendments remove the ability of an applicant to unilaterally propose alternative solutions to development control requirements. Instead flexibility will be permissible provided that they present a “reasonable alternative that achieves themore
vic 12 Aug 2023 - 19 Aug 2023Calling all Time Detectives! We need your help to solve an archaeological cold case! Join us at our simulated archaeological sites where you will collect, recover, analyse and interpret evidence of past people and landscapes, interrogating different hypotheses along the way. Where will the evidence lead you? What stories will it tell?more
vic 29 Mar 2024Come dressed in your best pirate outfit and join in with Fashions on the Plank. The Captain will have the kids scrubbing the deck, swinging the rope and going on a treasure hunt. Receive your pirate tattoo (washable!) and your very own pirate name. Arrr the pirate’s life for you! more
wa The Central Greenough Artist in Residence Program, presented by the City of Greater Geraldton and National Trust, provides successful applicants the opportunity to work and live in the Central Greenough historical settlement for a period of one day to four weeks. Artists of all disciplines (including dance, inter-arts, media arts,more
wa East Perth Cemeteries Artist in Residence Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald is exploring the lives of former Swan River Colony Residents through extensive musical repertoire and new composition in a bold new National Trust of Australia (WA) program. A Classical guitarist, Dr Fitzgerald is researching those buried at the cemeteries using themore
wa Be part of a powerful and unforgettable musical experience at East Perth Cemeteries, Sound from the Ground on Fri 29 April and Saturday 30 April. The two performances are scheduled at East Perth Cemeteries as a stand out National Trust Heritage Festival event including the world premiere of a newmore
vic In June 2015, a beautiful sewing box once owned by Georgiana McCrae of McCrae Homestead, was generously donated to the National Trust by Georgiana’s great, great, great granddaughter. Born in London in 1804, Georgiana was the illegitimate daughter of George Gordon, 5th Duke of Huntley and Jane Graham. From amore
