A weekend of free guided tours and activities is on offer at Q Station to unearth the incredible history and environment of North Head Quarantine Station. Book for a single tour or stay for the weekend, immersing yourself fully in the restored former quarantined passenger accommodation.
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Laser cut jewellery from the archives (16+years)
Haymarket, nswUnearth historical images from the City of Sydney Archives to create laser-cut jewellery at Darling Square Library. Guided by expert facilitators, you will personalise earrings or pendants with archival photos of Sydney’s architecture and your design will be laser-cut to create wearable jewellery.

Laser cut printmaking from the archives (16+years)
Sydney, nswUnearth hidden histories with the City of Sydney Archives in this workshop. Explore archival images and transform them into laser-cut prints. With guidance from experts at Darling Square Library, create a relief plate and print to take home while gaining insight into archival research & printmaking.

A Taste of Morpeth
Morpeth, nswUnearth Morpeth’s rich history, architecture and secrets on a 2-hour curated walking tour, finishing with Boydell's wine and tapas in their slab hut cellar door. A leisurely stroll along original cobblestone footpaths, discovering how Morpeth was founded & what famous biscuits were made here.

Print & Sip: Cyanotype Workshop
Central Tilba, nswJoin us for a hands-on Cyanotype Print Workshop at the Dromedary Hotel on May 10th, 2025. This workshop is perfect for creatives, photographers, and nature lovers interested in learning the beautiful, historic art of cyanotype printing.

The Big Picture: a small exhibition of North Sydney panoramas
North Sydney, nswThis special exhibition commemorates the 150th anniversary of one of the greatest photographic achievements in Australia: the creation of the ‘Holtermann Panorama’ of Sydney Harbour by Charles Bayliss in 1875.
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Uncovered: archaeological artefacts from Blues Point
North Sydney, nswDiscover some of the artefacts unearthed during the pain-staking archaeological dig by heritage firm Casey & Lowe in 2018 at Blues Point, prior to the construction of the Sydney Metro Tunnel.
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Berrima Heritage Tour
Berrima, nswNestled in the heart of the Southern Highlands, Berrima (1831) offers a rare glimpse into Australia’s colonial past. Join our 90min Berrima Heritage Tour and uncover the remarkable stories that shaped this village. Enquiries about private tours are welcomed.

Life Under Ground – Archaeology from the Maitland High Street
Maitland, nswThe High Street of Maitland was the centre of life and commerce in the mid 19th Century, and the occupants of its houses, inns, and businesses left behind an archaeological record that tells a story of daily life for those working and living in the city by the river.
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Australian Country Music Hall of Fame – Talk with Len
Tamworth, nswJoin us at the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame for the opening of our First Nations led foyer exhibition directed by Kamilaroi man Len Waters.

Australian Country Music Hall of Fame – Tour
Tamworth, nswJoin us at the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame for a guided tour with one of our volunteer experts in the industry.

Graythwaite Unearthed
North Sydney, nswJoin a guided walking tour and enjoy exclusive access to view the Graythwaite site that sits within Shore, North Sydney. Discover the story of the site from its beginnings as a stone cottage to a grand 19th century estate. View artefacts that were unearthed from the excavation of the site in 2010.
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First Landscapes – Regenerating Living Heritage & Cultivating Kinship, Balmain NSW
Balmain, nswCelebrate our ‘First Landscapes' project launch and the Balmain Association’s 60th anniversary. Experience our ‘illuminating’ evening event and place activation of the Balmain Watch House. Join us as we begin an initiative in meaningful conversation, reconciliation and regenerative placemaking.
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CALLAN PARK WALKING TOUR – DISCOVER ITS STORIES
Rozelle, nswHistoric walking tour of Callan Park to learn about its early Aboriginal associations, its establishment as a psychiatric asylum, home to veterans of WWI and WWII and today it's one of Sydney's iconic parklands.

How the Surveyors of Australia have changed the world!
Parramatta, nsw'Unearthing' momentous local and world achievements brought about by the brilliance of surveyors whose talents and excellence have left the world with a magnificent collection of landmarks and discoveries.

Unearthed Shared Stories Walk
Central Tilba, nswEmbark on a Journey Through Heritage and Cultural Tapestry. Join Tilba Walks Heritage Talks Walking Tours and local guide Sharon Mason from Gnarl Cultural Tours on a captivating journey through the National Trust Village during the Australian Heritage Festival 2025.

Tamworth Regional Museums – Unearthed
Tamworth, nswJoin the Tamworth Regional Museums as they share their unearthed stories from across their collection.
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Anzac Memorial Unearthed
Sydney, nswAnzac Memorial Unearthed reveals three remarkable collections not previously shown to the public including the Rex Money collection, the TB Association and Kuring-Gai Chase Sphinx collection and new research recently uncovered in Zimbabwe about Captain Alfred Shout VC MC.
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Unearth your local history on a tour of the Female Orphan School Building
Rydalmere, nswThe Female Orphan School Building has been a key witness to some of the most significant social changes in Australian History. The building has shaped thousands of lives over the two centuries it has stood on the banks of the Parramatta River

Unearthing Parramatta’s forgotten Architect/Engineer!
Parramatta, nswHave you ever wondered who designed the Parramatta weir under the Bernie Banton Bridge and when it was built? Trawling through the available records 'unearthed' a surprise result of a relatively forgotten colonial character during the Macquarie period.

Callan Park’s Diggers: discovering their stories
Rozelle, nswHear about the men who enlisted from Callan Park – and those who returned shell-shocked to convalesce here. Roslyn Burge, author of "Callan Park's Veterans: A Century of Connections" will speak about veterans at Callan Park and the significance of Callan Park’s two War Memorials.
