Be inspired by a colourful collection of student art exploring reconciliation and reflecting upon Country and its stories, on display at Everglades House & Gardens.

This event revisits the history of the beautiful old Portarlington Steam Flour Mill on the Bellarine Peninsula and tells tales of its optimistic foundation in 1858, its decline through a series of debasing usages, its restoration, its closure to the public in 2020, and those who loved it.

Meet the Author and hear his account of researching his book, and his account of the circumstances prevailing in the early years of settlement.

Visit the graves of some of our earlier residents, hear their stories, learn their histories. Tours will be virtual and actual. Visit the grave of Granny Smith, creator of the Granny Smith apple and other interesting people. Learn about their lives, and their deaths.

Wollongong City Libraries are partnering with local photographer Ruth Barbato to host the exhibition ‘We are Kin’. Through photos and the spoken word, the exhibition explores the power of connection – how kinship can grow from starting conversations with strangers.

A discussion on the impact of climate change on our heritage gardens.

A discussion on the impact of climate change in sustainably preserving our heritage.

A celebration of our natural environment, gardening and sustainability.

Rippon Lea is a large 19th century mansion surrounded by 7 hectares of Victorian pleasure gardens. It is listed on the National Heritage Register as one of the finest examples of original suburban estate in Australia.

Gather your scallywags and buccaneers and set sail for an adventure on the high seas aboard the tall ship, Polly Woodside! On the third Sunday of every month, this historic vessel transforms into a pirate’s haven for an unforgettable Pirate Day.

Enjoy the calm of an urban pleasure garden and historic house. Discover the story of Melbourne with a visit to Como House.

Escape with the kids on Pentridge Prison Tour’s new family tour, and discover the history of Australia’s most infamous prison. Suitable for children of all ages, this tour will take families inside H Division and the wider precinct.

Join the Pentridge Prison tour to hear a history that will challenge and confront you. The stories within this journey are deep, unique, and expose the intricacies of prison punishment.

Mott’s Cottage is nestled in the historic fishing town of Port Fairy on the Shipwreck Coast

One of Victoria's oldest homes, Mills Cottage is a reminder of maritime history and life in Port Fairy, a fishing village on the Shipwreck Coast

Walk the Fern Gully Trail through Mornington Peninsula’s original temperate rainforest—a diverse habitat teeming with unique flora and fauna.

A place of art, creativity and culture – visit Mulberry Hill the home of Daryl and Joan Lindsay – where the Australian literary classic Picnic at Hanging Rock was written.

The McCrae Homestead, once home to artist Georgiana McCrae, offers an exceptional glimpse into domestic life in the 1840s. The homestead also houses the Burrell Gallery, which chronicles the story of a family's life on the Mornington Peninsula over 75 years.

Enjoy the extensive walking trails and visitor facilities of this 39ha volcanic reserve on the very edge of Camperdown. Nestled in the heart of the Nationally Significant Mt Leura and Mt Sugarloaf Volcanic Complex - a nested maar - this site has been extensively revegetated since 1995.

Visit one of the largest surviving prefabricated houses in Victoria, situated in a flourishing garden setting.

The only survivor of a fashionable and picturesque mid-nineteenth century villa built along the Barwon River in Geelong.