vic For more than 60 years the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has played a leading role in the protection of heritage. Many of the places we love would not exist today without the National Trust. You can make a difference in protecting special places by making a donation and joiningMore
sa The Environment Resources and Development Committee of State Parliament is conducting an Inquiry into Heritage. The Trust has made its submission to the Committee and will present before the Committee in a few weeks’ time. The Committee will report its findings in the new year. We expect a fresh round ofMore
vic Captain John Mills Cottage is a timber cottage in Port Fairy, constructed in stages between c1841 and 1856 and bluestone stables constructed in 1858. The property is of State significance as one of the oldest surviving timber structures in Victoria, for its sequence of development and for demonstrating a range of early building techniques and materials. The stagesMore
vic Prepared by Samantha Westbrooke, National Trust Conservation Architect The Barwon Park Shearing Shed is located to the north-west of the homestead. It is a timber-framed and clad building with a main gable roof and a skillion wing on the west side clad in corrugated galvanised iron. The building was constructedMore
vic Captain John Mills Cottage is a timber cottage in Port Fairy, constructed in stages between c1841 and 1856 and bluestone stables constructed in 1858. The property is of State significance as one of the oldest surviving timber structures in Victoria, for its sequence of development and for demonstrating a range of early building techniques and materials. The stagesMore
vic National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Members are advised that the 64th Annual General Meeting will commence at 11.00am on Saturday 21 November 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be a virtual AGM conducted online. 64th AGM Details Date and Time: Saturday 21 November 2020. The meeting willMore
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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
vic The Ballan Historic Tree Walk is a self-guided tour through the historic the township of Ballan. This self-guided tour includes QR codes that link to a webpage of information on each tree. Wander round at your own pace and follow the map at your leisure. Use the printable map andMore
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 1 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2025This August and September, Diggers Club Members are invited to explore three of Victoria’s most breathtaking heritage gardens – for free!More
vic 1 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2025As an exclusive member benefit in partnership with The Diggers Foundation, National Trust Members can enjoy free access to more of Victoria’s iconic gardens. More
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 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
