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25 May 2025Join this guided walking tour to discover Maitland’s fascinating history and architectural gems. From Campbell Hill, once the home of Maitland’s hospital, past a renewed hotel and a church precinct, journey down the hill to see many examples of domestic architecture of the late 19th and early 20th century. ThemoreBook now
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3 Apr 2025 - 6 Nov 2025Explore this celebration of statement sleeves and striking skirts, and the undergarments and accessories that helped to create them. Fashionable Silhouettes features some of the most dazzling silhouettes in the collection of the National Trust NSW, from a yellow silk gown first worn in the 1740s, through the bustle backmoreBook now
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2 Mar 2025 - 27 Jun 2025After a successful showing in Sydney, Back to Black heads to historic Saumarez Homestead, a spectacular Edwardian mansion in Armidale. Wearing black is laden with cultural meaning, from mourning a loved one to suggesting chic elegance. This exhibition explores black’s different meanings in the past, while offering visitors the opportunitymoreBook now
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13 Mar 2025 - 9 Nov 2025Throughout history fashionable silhouettes have changed from one decade to the next, sometimes subtly and at other times transforming in radical ways. Variations to the volume of sleeves and skirts, different cuts for necklines and hemlines, narrowing the waist or creating exaggerated curves all formed new lines to set offmoreBook now
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17 May 2025Norman Lindsay Gallery celebrates its classic heritage with a vintage fair brimming with vintage wares, fashion, car displays, live music and more! Excitingly, the iconic BBC series, Antiques Roadshow, will also be filming. Applications are open to feature on the show. Those selected will have their treasures appraised by expertmore
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11 May 2025Offering a unique historical twist on the classic celebrations, Mother’s Day at Grossmann House is a special experience. Join our knowledgeable guide on a tour of historic Grossmann House, Maitland’s fully restored 1870 Victorian house museum, to be transported to times gone by. A delightful array of homemade savoury andmoreBook now
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8 May 2025 - 5 Jun 2025Featuring works by novice to experienced photographers, the exhibition will feature a diversity of subject matter and a range of styles. Exhibiting artists: Phil Belbin, Klaus Clemens, Jacqui Davey, Bob Green, John Halpin, Pat Halpin, Annie Handley, Diny Jones, Miriam Kelsey, Nadine Lindsay, Judith Peake, Max Perkins, Kerri-Ann Pitt-Lancaster, Janemore
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7 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2025The Camellia Society, Adelaide Hills Inc invites you to their September Open Days at Stangate House and Garden. There will be plants for sale and trading table. There is also a refreshments section or you can bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy. Open Days (open between 11am tomore
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11 Dec 2024 - 10 Oct 2025Everglades has hosted many events over the years, all of which have introduced this heritage wonder to a wider audience; from brass bands to philharmonic orchestras; and calisthenics exhibitions to Shakespeare performances. As part of the design and landscaping of the gardens in the 1930s, the stage was already set.moreBook now
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21 Jan 2025 - 9 Oct 2025Calling all ghostbusters in training! Children and families are invited to hear stories of spooky happenings experienced by volunteers, staff and guests on this special candlelit ghost tour of Old Government House. During this tour we tell age-appropriate stories and antidotes about eerie incidents and spooky sightings while walking throughmoreBook now
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9 May 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.
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3 May 2025 - 12 Oct 2025Explore the hidden gem of Stangate Garden, a well-kept secret nestled within the hills. Pack your picnic supplies and indulge in a leisurely day amidst the serene garden backdrop. The mastermind behind this landscape is Elsie Cornish, a celebrated garden designer renowned for her distinctive use of colors and arrangement.more
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25 May 2025On the 1st of December, 1948, an unidentified man’s lifeless body was discovered on Somerton Beach, igniting worldwide curiosity during the early days of the Cold War. Now, more than 70 years down the line, the enigmatic ‘Somerton Man’ continues to stand as one of the region’s most persistentmoreBook now
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18 Jan 2025 - 23 Mar 2025For almost 90 years Glenside’s Z Ward was home to South Australia’s “criminally insane”, patients who sat on the overlapping edges of criminality and mental illness. Z Wards construction was completed in 1885 however, it was not opened until 1888. Patients who were accommodated in Z Ward were Governor’smoreBook now
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18 Feb 2024 - 16 Nov 2025Explore twelve rooms in the building, four display pavilions, blacksmith, police cell, laundry and the charming garden. Discover unique hand-made gifts in our stocked shop. Surrounded in a beautiful garden setting take time to wander and explore. The gardens are dog friendly, so please bring them along. They must bemore
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3 Feb 2024 - 6 Dec 2025Morning teas at the Watchman House are open to locals and visitors from further afield on the first Saturday of the month from February to December. Volunteers will be on hand throughout the mornings to guide groups through the house and share its stories as well as those of othermore
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12 Aug 2023 - 15 Dec 2024The Willunga National Trust established a new Art Gallery in the heritage-listed Waverley Park Homestead in Willunga. The homestead was first owned by Thomas Smith Kell in the 1840s and later by the Aldam and Allen families. It is located near the entrance to the Willunga Golf Course on Stmore
