National Trust Australia - ACT

04/06/2026

Today is Reconciliation Day. For Crace Holdings and Gungahlin Homestead Estate, reconciliation means designing with Country and for Country. Honouring First Nations knowledge and embedding it in how we listen, plan and make decisions on this land.

Meet cultural ecologist Dr Chels Marshall and share her fascinating insights about how the world's oldest living sustainable culture can bring rejuvenation, biodiversity and resilience into modern planning.

https://www.craceholdings.com.au/stories/chelsea-marshall-designing-from-country-interview

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as the traditional custodians of this very special place.

02/06/2026

The Australian Garden History Society's Winter Lecture may be of interest to you and non-members of AGHS are welcome. On Wednesday 10 June, Mark Butz will be talking about Majura House, one of Canberra’s oldest buildings. Read more about it and book on Trybooking

Winter Lecture 2026 presented by Mark Butz. As we move closer to the centenary of our national parliament, let’s look at the preceding hundred...

28/05/2026

If you are curious and want to expand your understanding and appreciation of our shared heritage with tangible, hands-on experiences, a membership with the National Trust ACT may be just what you are looking for.

Get first dibs on interesting heritage walks, talks and tours in the ACT and surrounding region, or maybe join one of our longer tours to experience the heritage of other states.

If you are travelling in Australia or overseas, your membership gets you free or discounted entry into hundreds of National Trust properties.

What are you waiting for – sign up for membership before 31 May to access our special offer to waive the normal joining fee of $40.

Go to https://australianheritagefestival.org.au/page/become-a-member

28/05/2026

26/05/2026

A lovely day in the Southern Highlands (despite the rain)! A visit to the Mittagong Mushroom Farm in an old railway tunnel in the morning, delicious pies at the Sutton Forest Inn and then Golden Vale Homestead!

26/05/2026

Great to visit the seldom opened National Trust property in the soggy Southern Highlands. Thanks to volunteers for making us so welcome . A must return for spring.

21/05/2026

Enjoy autumn and with one of our brochures from Regatta Point Visitors Centre. Uncover stories, delight in architecture and our heritage.

17/05/2026

Don't miss out - offer ends soon.

Membership opens the door to over 1,000 remarkable destinations across Australia and the world, from grand estates and historic gardens to iconic landmarks, galleries and breathtaking landscapes.

By joining, you’re helping to protect these special places for today and generations to come.

Head to AHF website: https://australianheritagefestival.org.au/page/become-a-member
to access this special offer

Photo: Driveway leading to the heritage listed Tuggeranong Homestead, resplendent in Autumn colours.

12/05/2026

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - 2026 ACT & Region Heritage Symposium

This year's Symposium celebrates how heritage is lived, loved and created through everyday life in the ACT region by exploring the themes of conviviality, creativity and care.

We are accepting abstracts until 30 June, 2026. Head to the National Trust ACT website for full details - https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/act/

10/05/2026

Final day of and our 18th and final event. Hooray and thanks to Rob Quodling from CBR Region Heritage Researchers for a walk of old Acton, the admin hub of the very new capital.