Rich in flora, fauna and habitat diversity, Endeavour Fern Gully is Mornington Peninsula's original rain forest.
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Albany, waEnjoy an evening of captivating stories under the ambient light of night and to the voice of our passionate volunteers.
Discover Macquarie Lightstation
Vaucluse, nswTo celebrate the Australian Heritage Festival, the Harbour Trust is opening the doors of Sydney’s oldest navigational light source for a special guided tour.
Tour of Historic Narracoorte Homestead
Naracoorte, saTour the Historic Naracoorte Homestead property including Ormerod Cottage, The Grain Store, & 3 acres of sweeping grounds and beautiful gardens.
Descendants of Thomas & Jane Rose Annual Picnic at Rose Cottage
Wilberforce, nswThe Thomas & Jane Rose Family Society's annual Picnic Open Day aims to bring together descendants, friends and community members for a day of fun, reminiscence and appreciation of Thomas and Jane Rose as the first free settler family in Australia. It is held at heritage listed Rose Cottage (1811).
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East Perth Cemeteries Tour
Perth, waExplore the hidden stories of Perth's pioneers with our East Perth Cemeteries Tour. Discover the tales of hardship and heroism in a rare, free glimpse into the city's past. Connect with the enduring spirit of our heritage.
Nurses of the South West Talks
Bunbury, waThis International Nurses Day, hear the incredible stories of some of the South West's unsung WWI heroes from descendants and historians.
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James Cameron – Challenging the Deep
, waDon't miss this major immersive exhibition that traces filmmaker James Cameron’s lifelong pursuit of and achievements in deep ocean science, technology and exploration, including his record-breaking dives in DEEPSEA CHALLENGER, the submersible vessel he co-designed, which was built in Sydney.
Size matters – Miniature Paintings Exhibition
Fremantle, waEnjoy a collection of exquisite miniature paintings by local artists, inspired by the miniature paintings carried by early European settlers at the Swan River Colony.
HMAS Ovens Tour
, waSituated on Fremantle's historic World War Two submarine slipway, this unique tour offers the rare chance to get up close and explore the inside of a decommissioned Royal Australian Navy submarine, hosted by our expert volunteers.
Sunday Seminars: Secrets of the Deep
Fremantle, waJoin us in investigating the mysteries of shipwrecks and the wonders that lie beneath the ocean's surface. Whether it’s exploring historic shipwrecks or discovering what lives down in Perth Canyon, WA Museum’s scientists are working with other experts to deepen our understanding of what lies beneath
Art with the Stars
Fremantle, waSee powerful works of art, showcasing the creative artistry from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls in Western Australia.
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Krakatoa: Volcanic Cataclysm, Shockwaves & Sunsets
Fremantle, waVintage Day
Deloraine, tasMake some connections between our pioneering history and modern day. Dress up in vintage fashion (1850's) to win a prize, browse our vintage market and listen to entertaining museum speakers at our first FREE Vintage Day.
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Tatong Heritage
Tatong, vicVisit Tatong, where a display in the Tatong Memorial Hall will show the history of this little town, including early farmers and timber felling in the hills, to a dash of Ned Kelly.
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Swanpool Community Cinema – Special Film Screening
Swanpool, vicSwanpool Cinema is a community owned and operated entirely by volunteers. A special screening of a 1920's black and white movie will be shown with a tea, coffee and biscuits after the screening.
Moorngag Cemetery History and Walk
Moorngag, vicThe Moorngag Cemetery has been in operating since 1884 and is the last resting place for an extraordinary group of people.
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Grants Picnic Grounds Connections from Traditional Owners, Bullen Bullen Story, to todays picnics in the Sherbrooke National Park
Kallista, vicA week-long event celebrating the connections in the Sherbrooke Forrest. From Traditional Owners Dreaming Story of Bullen Bullen, Indigenous Women’s workshop, Tom Tregellas Lyrebird history exhibition, Monbulk Historical Society Picnic ground colonial heritage exhibition.
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See where Ned Kelly Gang members were photographed.
Beechworth, vicSee and hear about new found Historic Photographs and who took them and where. This history tour is conducted by the last modern day photographer to work from the exact same portrait studio as James Bray (1870-91) noted for the portraits of some of the Ned Kelly Gang.
Historic Photo Exhibition
, vicStep back in time during the Moyne historic photo exhibition! QR codes will be scattered around the Shire, located at select historic places and buildings. Bring your smart device along, scan the QR code, and be transported to the past to see how our Shire looked way back when!
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Port Fairy Historic Walking Tours
Port Fairy, vicJoin an expert guide on a leisurely guided historic walk through the wide, tree-lined streets and beautifully preserved streetscapes of Port Fairy.