Places to visit
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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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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
Discover the infamous history of Pentridge Prison with an immersive tour. Explore the former B-Division or H-Division during the day, or dare to face the darkness on a chilling night tour.
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National Trust Gift Shop
Shop unique and locally handcrafted giftware, and quality second hand books. Shop with the National Trust and you will be supporting our valuable work.
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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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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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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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The Heights Heritage Home & Garden
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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Mt Leura & Mt Sugarloaf Reserves
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.
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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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Endeavour Fern Gully & Nearkey Biik Centre
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 Briars
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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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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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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Holiday Cottages & Tiny Homes at Mooramong
Feel the waves of contentment roll in and allow yourself to surrender to serenity with a stay at the historic Mooramong Estate near Skipton, 50 minutes west of Ballarat.