Ballarat Heritage Weekend is a celebration of Ballarat’s marvellous 1850s architecture, heritage listed homes and gardens, culture and history. It was held on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May, coinciding with Mother’s Day During the Weekend, the owners of some of Ballarat’s most historic and beautiful private homes and buildings are opening their doors, giving visitors a rare chance to peek inside and wander through their magnificent gardens. - Read more
City of Subiaco Heritage- http://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/template.asp?navSelect=11&mainNavID=11&pageRecID=304
The City of Subiaco has a very rich and diverse history which it actively preserves and promotes. A series of articles focusing on the City's historical landmarks and buildings have been published in the City's monthly newsletter, Talk About Subi. These articles explore architecture, art, schools and other significant sites throughout the streets of Subiaco. - Read more
The Concord Heritage Society was established in 1994 and incorporates the Concord Historical Society, which was originally formed in 1969, and the Friends of Yaralla Group. There is a social history museum containing over 1000 items of clothing, household items, furniture, war memorabilia, office equipment, brick-a-brac, books, documents, photographs, etc. - Read more
The Geelong Heritage Centre is Victoria's largest regional archive and resource centre. It was established in 1979 through a partnership between Geelong local government and the Geelong Historical Society. Volunteers assist the Centre staff with cataloguing and indexing. The Centre is an approved place of deposit for local government records in the Barwon Region and works closely with the Victorian Public Record Office in identifying and preserving these public records. - Read more
Heritage Hill Museum- http://www.greaterdandenong.com/Documents.asp?ID=306&Title=Heritage+Hill
Take a trip back in time and discover Dandenong’s unique social history through a visit to Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens. Heritage Hill is comprised of three historic buildings, two of which are open to the public, and approximately 1.5 acres of landscaped gardens. - Read more
Once the local watering hole and overnight accommodation for bullock teams and Cobb and Co Coaches en route to the Gold Fields, this historic split log inn - the oldest known building in North Queensland, has been lovingly transformed back to its former glory to once again provide scrumptious meals and a warm welcome to locals and visitors alike. Located at the top of Herveys Range west of Townsville. - Read more
The Pine Rivers Heritage Museum encourages visitors to explore the district’s historic character through the permanent and every changing special displays.
The museum is fully air-conditioned and there is always something new to see.
An animated theatrette provides an entertaining overview of our development.
Other displays include the Old Schoolroom, Yebri House, Supplying the Building Trade and the stories of our explorers and early settlers. - Read more
Rail Heritage WA was the first rail preservation group formed in WA. It began as the Australian Railway Historical Society (WA DIV) when it was formed in February 1959. Today Rail Heritage WA operates the Rail Transport Museum in Bassendean, has a restoration base and has an extensive railway archives - Read more
The Association of Concerned Mid Mountains Residents (ACMMR) and Save Our Hall Group congratulate the new Blue Mountains Council on their decision to surrender the development application (DA) to demolish historic Lawson Mechanics Institute. - Read more
The site of Sydney's Living Maritime Museum. They provide exciting adventure cruises on board historic vessels on Sydney Harbour. You can re-live history! Cruise Sydney Harbour on a historic steamer, or sail the square rigged tall ship James Craig on the open ocean. - Read more
Sydney History & Archives- http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/AboutSydney/HistoryAndArchives/Default.asp
The City of Sydney invites you to step back in time and explore Sydney’s fascinating history through images, text, memories and voices. Check out the Archives, learn about the city's indigenous history, visit online historical exhibitions and much more. - Read more
The University of Sydney has one of the largest and finest university collections of antiquities, art, ethnography and natural history in Australia.
Come and enjoy our very special museums and collections in the historic settings of the University of Sydney. The Macleay Museum, Nicholson Museum and University Art Gallery are open to the public and entry is free. - Read more
The Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum is the Blue Mountains Division of the NSW Rail Transport Museum. The museum is located in the former Locomotive Depot at Valley Heights, in the Blue Mountains. Our museum preserves the depot buildings, the rail heritage of the Blue Mountains, and at the same time providing historical, educational and recreational facilities for the benefit of the Blue Mountains community and visitors to the region - Read more
A collection of over 300 historical images and maps, tracing the heritage and evolution of the semi-rural fomer gold-mining town of Warrandyte, 25 km east of central Melbourne. Victoria, Australia, with a time-line extending from 1839 to 2010. Supplementary detailed original articles and contemporary images by the author, Bob Padula OAM, of Mont Albert, Melbourne complement the Galleries. - Read more
The picturesque village of Yungaburra lies in the heart of the Atherton Tablelands, just one hour up from Cairns into the Highlands, in Tropical North Queensland. Largely unchanged since 1910, wide verandahs and historical shop fronts line the tranquil streets. With 18 heritage listed buildings, it is the largest National Trust village in Queensland. - Read more
In the grand old days of cruise liners, the western port city of Fremantle was a gateway to Australia. Many immigrants caught their first glimpse of their new home here.
The World Heritage area that covers some 20 per cent of Tasmania is at it's most wild and beautiful on the island's West Coast. Here the thundering waves of the Southern Ocean and the uninhabited rocky shores meet each other head on, as unpredictable as the rapidly changing weather of the region. As it is largely uninhabited, a journey down the West Coast is like a trip through an age-old landscape, through ancient rainforest and past steep sided gorges.
Welcome to Port Arthur, a city where history seems to seep out of the walls and rise out of the floors of the ancient buildings. Initially a penal settlement, Port Arthur was largely built by the prison labour force. The convict heritage is ever present in this city, from the beautifully preserved buildings built by the prisoners to the masses of graves of the captive men and women. It is this rich heritage together with the beauty of the region that has made Port Arthur Tasmania's premier touri
Just a stone's throw from downtown Sydney lies the historic port area of Darling Harbour. Now spruced up with shops, restaurants and museums, a visit here is a great day out offering marvelous insights into Sydney's maritime past.
Just a stone's throw from downtown Sydney lies the historic port area of Darling Harbour. Now spruced up with shops, restaurants and museums, a visit here is a great day out offering marvelous insights into Sydney's maritime past.
Parliament House, Australia's political centre and Canberrra's most famous landmark, is a must see for all tourists to the capital city. Centrally located, its immaculately tended gardens are dotted with amazing architecture and famous artworks depictive of the political arena.
The Federal Government will invest $2.25 billion over five years on a new program to restore the health of Australia’s environment and build on improved land management practices.
