Discover the rich social history and stunning heritage of Como's gardens on this 45-minute guided tour, led by our knowledgeable National Trust Guides. Originally designed by renowned Victorian landscaper William Sangster, Como’s gardens span almost six acres and feature a treasure trove of botanical beauty. Explore fine, mature trees and shrubs dating back to the …
Melbourne's oldest surviving building, the home of Victoria's first Lieutenant-Governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe La Trobe’s Cottage was the home of Charles Joseph La Trobe, Victoria’s first governor, and his wife Sophie and their children from 1839 to 1854. Originally erected on his Jolimont estate, the single-story dwelling is constructed of timber, replicating the original prefabricated structure brought …
Discover Melbourne’s rich heritage in the grand State Rooms of Government House. Join us on a guided tour of the grand State Rooms of Government House and get a unique insight into the constitutional, ceremonial, international and community engagement duties of the Governor. Visitors will be guided through the State Apartments which includes the State …
Immerse yourself in the lives of those who lived, created, loved, and lost in Waller House. These small-group tours provide rare access to a largely unchanged artist’s home and studio, offering an intimate insight into the personal and creative lives of renowned artists Napier and Christian Waller, alongside Klytie Pate and Lorna Waller. Discover original …
When darkness falls, McCrae Homestead takes on a very different atmosphere. Step inside by lanternlight and journey through the cottage as tales of superstitions, curious traditions and long-held beliefs unfold. Discover what Victorians feared, what brought them luck, and how they made sense of a world filled with uncertainty. Some stories are dark, others delightfully …
Come along and experience the Pirate Life aboard Polly Woodside. Come along and experience the pirate life. We encourage dressing up and participating in Fashions on the Plank, receive your pirate tattoo (washable!) and your very own pirate name. Our captain will have the kids scrubbing the deck, swinging the rope and going on a …
