wa The National Trust has incredible volunteers that work tirelessly to open our heritage places to the public year-round. To mark National Volunteer Week, we want to say a special thank you! As a not-for-profit heritage organisation, the National Trust could not achieve as much as it does without its volunteers.More
nsw Riversdale has been selected through Round 1 of the 2021 Museums and Galleries NSW grants program. Funded by the NSW Government and Create NSW, the grant is designed to provide assistance to volunteer community museums to help enhance their offering to the public. Emily Rose Twynam was a gifted artistMore
vic National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Members are advised that the 65th Annual General Meeting will commence at 11.00am on Saturday 20 November 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be a virtual AGM conducted online. 65th AGM Details Date and Time: Saturday 20 November 2021 . The meetingMore
nsw Winter school holidays are a great time to wrap up and get out with the kids for some heritage-inspired fun. Here's what's happening at our places this July ...More
vic This article was first published in the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Magazine (Spring 2022 issue) “Gardens evolve”, insists Paul Bangay, “I don’t think they should be frozen in time”. How then does Australia’s foremost contemporary garden designer approach the restoration of the famous gardens at Como, one of NationalMore
vic 24 Jun 2023 - 8 Jul 2023Calling all Pirates and Mermaids! Come and explore the beautiful Rippon Lea Estate with a specially themed treasure hunt.More
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
sa 7 Jun 2025Experience the charm of the Barossa at the historic Collingrove Homestead with a relaxed afternoon of fine wine and regional flavours. Enjoy a tasting selection of traditionally made cold cut meats, artisan cheeses, and handcrafted bread – the perfect accompaniment to the outstanding single vineyard wines of Zitta Wines, aMoreBook now
vic Whether you’re looking to recharge, reconnect or simply enjoy the season, National Trust places offer space to breathe, reflect and rediscover what matters. Step away from your screen and into story-filled landscapes—wander through century-old gardens, explore historic homesteads, or sit quietly under the canopy of ancient trees. The uplifting benefitsMore
vic 4 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2026Discover the fascinating world of dahlias in this engaging talk led by Chris Michalopoulos, Curator of the Rippon Lea Dahlia Collection and an internationally recognised authority on the flower.MoreBook now
vic Scroll through the narrative galleries below to discover the story of the Melbourne Gaol and where it sits within Victoria’s criminal justice history. Hover your mouse over an image to reveal further information. Please note that images and names of deceased Indigenous people are contained within this webpage.More
nsw Meg Stewart is a renowned Australian author, whose parents, artists Douglas Stewart and Margaret Coen, had a long association with Norman Lindsay Gallery in Springwood. Meg’s published books include Autobiography of my Mother, the Dream Life of Harry Moon, Creative Friends and Far from a still life: Margaret Olley. Here,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
qld Animals with Attitude, a community art initiative of Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation, was created to inspire and excite the City of Gold Coast with a new population of 30 giant Koalas taking up residence across the City. Between March and May 2015, the colourful and creative, artist-decorated giant Koala sculpturesMore
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
national In this edition of Trust News, National Trust places and programs awarded substantial funding to benefit communities on both sides of the country.More
