nsw 2 Oct 2026 - 9 Oct 2026The evening begins in the English Garden with drinks and grazing platter served to the backdrop of Golden Vale’s elegant sandstone homestead. As evening falls, meander down to the Medway Rivulet where a fire circle and warm beverage awaits and we recount stories of First Nations people, early explorers andMoreBook now
nsw 25 Oct 2026Picnic basket in hand, head to Golden Vale for a delightful day of acoustic music, lawn games, tours and charming gardens. Wander the grounds, lounge on the lush grass in the beautiful walled garden or shade yourself under the old oak trees grown from acorns taken from the Windsor GreatMoreBook now
nsw 28 Nov 2026 - 31 Jan 2027Each year a large number of portraits are entered into the Archibald Prize – one of Australia’s most high profile and respected awards – however only a limited selection are chosen for the official exhibition. The Salon des Refusés showcases the alternative entries not selected for the official exhibition inMore
nsw 1 Oct 2026 - 15 Oct 2026This is an opportunity to experience Retford Park through a gardener’s eyes. You’ll have exclusive early morning access to enjoy the beautiful grounds without the crowds. This walk offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on what captures a gardener’s attention: emerging growth, succession planting, long-term planning and the subtle changes that signalMoreBook now
nsw 24 Oct 2026 - 14 Nov 2026This one-of-a-kind event offers an insider’s perspective, guided by Sharon Mulholland, whose newly published memoir, ‘An Invitation to the Table’, recounts her extraordinary 30-years of living and working at the estate. Join Sharon for an intimate, behind-the-scenes tour of the house, where she will share enchanting stories of daily life,MoreBook now
nsw 17 Oct 2026There’s nothing quite like twilight, and the smell of spring in the air as night descends. This October, Brough House will light up for a special Twilight Delight that will transport visitors back to an eve from the Victorian era. Drawing on the evocative history of Grossmann and Brough houses,MoreBook now
nsw 26 Sep 2026 - 18 Oct 2026In Roman Mythology, Pomona refers to the goddess of fruit trees, orchards, fruitful abundance, plenty and gardens. Coincidentally, Ros began her married life at Pomona, a then flourishing fruit growing settlement between Broken Hill and Wentworth on the banks of the Darling River in far western NSW. She has namedMoreBook now
nsw 12 Dec 2026Designed to delight little music lovers and the young at heart, Outback Tracks with Nyss is an interactive musical experience bursting with puppets, laughter, and catchy folk tunes. As a musician, puppeteer, and award-winning cabaret artist, Nyss brings a vibrant mix of music, mischief, and playful storytelling to Outback Tracks.MoreBook now
sa 24 Oct 2026Join us for our collaboration event with the Adelaide Chamber Singers as they perform their program, Aura: Requiem Gabriel Fauré at our historic North Adelaide Baptist Church. An aura is considered to be a luminous body that surrounds your physical one, and this luminosity threads throughout Rising Voices’ performance of thisMoreBook now
vic 26 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026Brace yourself for decades worth of bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights, sounds and encounters after dark at the Old Melbourne Gaol. Not for the faint of heart.MoreBook now
vic 29 Aug 2026 - 9 Oct 2026Let the Hangman guide you through every corner of Old Melbourne Gaol and its disturbing history, with no stone left unturned.MoreBook now
vic 19 Nov 2026Step inside Como House after dark for our Twilight Tour led by two costumed guides, stepping into the roles of a servant and mistress of the house.MoreBook now
vic 1 Oct 2026 - 20 Dec 2026Heritage Futures is a travelling outdoor installation designed and developed in partnership with Petrichor Collaborative for the National Trust’s 70th Anniversary.More
vic 1 Oct 2026Join us for a members-only scavenger hunt through the rooms and corridors of Rippon Lea Mansion. Young detectives, accompanied by a supervising adult, will search for hidden clues, uncover secrets, and solve mysteries.MoreBook now
vic 7 Nov 2026Discover the evolving world of fashion and society through the National Trust’s Fashion & Dress Collection, hosted at Old Magistrates Court.MoreBook now
nsw 7 Nov 2026Guiding guests between St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, The Surveyor General Inn, and Harper’s Mansion, this tour follows in the footsteps of James and Mary Harper and the 16 priests who resided at Harper’s Mansion between 1836 and 1903. Begin at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, a heritage-listed early EnglishMoreBook now
nsw 18 Sep 2026 - 1 Nov 2026The Portia Geach Memorial Award was established by the will of the late Florence Kate Geach in memory of her sister, Portia Geach. The non-acquisitive award of $30,000 is awarded by the Trustee for the entry which is of the highest artistic merit, ‘…for the best portrait painted from lifeMoreBook now
