Enjoy a great day out with the National Trust. We have over twenty extraordinary heritage sites in Melbourne and regional Victoria for you to explore. 

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Old Melbourne Gaol

Immerse yourself in the dark atmosphere of the Gaol, the Watch House and Court One of the Old Magistrates Court.

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Rippon Lea Estate

Of National heritage significance, Rippon Lea is a grand 19th century mansion complete with a Victorian garden to explore, heritage orchard, lake, childrens playground, fernery and grotto.

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Como House & Garden

This is Melbourne's iconic heritage landmark. Enjoy a tour of the house, take a stroll in the gardens or enjoy a coffee at the cafe.

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Pentridge Prison

Experience the infamous history of Pentridge Prison, covering B Division, H Division and night explorations.

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VAULT, Block Arcade

VAULT is a boutique with an ever-evolving collection of quality pre-loved and designer garments, located within the historic Block Arcade on Collins Street.

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Polly Woodside

Board the Polly Woodside and sail back to 1904 aboard a real tall ship - a 650 ton Barque from the Woodside fleet berthed at Southbank.

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Portable Iron Houses

These rare examples of prefabricated homes were brought out by early settlers to Melbourne. Simple, sparse and poorly insulated, they provide an insight into the lives of early Melbourne citizens in the middle and lower classes.

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Governor La Trobe's Cottage

Brought to Melbourne from London in 1839, visit the home of Victoria’s first Lt Governor, Charles La Trobe and his family.

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Tasma Terrace

Built in the 1870s, Tasma Terrace is an exceptional example of a three storey Victorian Terrace and the focus of landmark heritage legislative change. Tasma Terrace is the National Trust of Victoria's Headquarters.

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Labassa

From mansion to apartments, Labassa has survived with its Victorian era decoration intact.

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Waller House

Napier and Christian Waller’s murals, mosaics and stained glass paintings adorn prominent buildings in Melbourne and their work is represented in major Australian galleries . Their Ivanhoe home and studio has been left intact as a memorial.

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Geelong & the Bellarine

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Barwon Park Mansion

Set in a sweeping rural landscape, wander through this majestic 42 room bluestone mansion which was built in 1871 and captures the glory of a Western District pastoral family.

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Barwon Grange

Explore this Gothic Revival villa built on the banks of the Barwon river during the 1850s and one of the few surviving example of early colonial residences in Geelong.

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The Heights

Prefabricated in Hamburg in 1854, the Heights is one of the largest portable homes in Victoria. Popular for weddings the Heights includes extensive stables, grounds and historic water tower.

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Mornington Peninsula

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McCrae Homestead

McCrae Homestead is one of Victoria's oldest homesteads and is a physical reminder of the early pioneering life.

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Mulberry Hill

Home of Sir Daryl (artist) & Lady Joan (author) Lindsay

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Endeavour Fern Gully

A rural bushland remnant of 27 hectares of rainforest containing a variety of natural habitats and rich in local Mornington Peninsula flora and fauna.

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The Brairs

Visit and picnic at the historic 1851 homestead and 90+ hectare wildlife sanctuary, steeped in local history, flora and fauna.

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Beleura House and Garden

Enjoy one of Victoria’s last surviving classic Bayside villas, the home of composer John Tallis.

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Yarra Valley & High Country

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Dow's Pharmacy

Located in historic Chiltern, Dow's Pharmacy includes an original chemist shop with original fittings and stock from over one hundred years. The apothecary workshop in the rear of the building houses the pill press and inventory of a lifetime of a pharmicist's work serving a local community.

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Federal Standard Printing Works

This newspaper office with its printing presses and linotype is a reminder of the important function the local newspaper had in a rural community.

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Lake View House

Home of Henry Handel Richardson, Lake View House features in her novel about the life a country doctor in her novel, The fortunes of Richard Mahony.

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Gulf Station

Established in the 1850s, Gulf Station was farmed for nearly 100 years by the Bell family.

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Goldfields & Port Fairy

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Mooramong

Hollywood comes to the homestead at this 1860s country house revamped for an Australian millionaire and his movie star wife.

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Captain Mills Cottage

The earliest part of Mills Cottage in Port Fairy dates back to c.1843, making it possibly one of Victoria’s oldest homes.

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Mott's Cottage

This simple cottage from the 1840s shows the rudimentary structure of early settlers homes and once also served as the village bakery.

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