Most Visited
Visit the Trust's most popular and awarded properties in and around Melbourne.
The Old Melbourne Gaol Crime & Justice Experience |
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Take part in a Court Room Drama in the Old Magistrates Court, take a tour with a Sergeant through the City Watch house or wander through the bluestone cells of the original 1850s Gaol. See why this site has won so many tourist awards. |
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Como Historic House & Garden |
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Como is an original mansion fthat illustrates life in the Belle Epoque of Melbourne's boom period in the 19th Century and includes a beautiful garden, original furnishings and more.. Wander the fountain terrace, enjoy a latte at Bursaria Cafe and immerse yourself in the history, luxury and inspiration that make Como Melbourne’s most glamorous location. |
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Rippon Lea House & Garden |
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Rippon Lea is on the National Heritage List as one of the last of Australia’s grand suburban estates which offers a glimpse into the life of one of Melbourne's wealthiest families. With a pleasure garden, sweeping lawns, magnificent trees, a tranquil lake, unique fernery, and an orchard with over one hundred varieties of heritage apples and pears. more.. |
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Polly Woodside Visitor Centre (to be opened late this year) |
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The Polly Woodside Visitor Centre will be Melbourne's newest and most exciting maritime heritage attraction based in the original Duke & Orr Dry Dock outside the new Melbourne Convention Centre beside the Yarra River. The Visitor Centre will include an immersive wide screen cinema showing a film about the story of Melbourne's oldest Tall Ship. Interactives and dispalys housed in an original Wharf Shed will also be on display. The ship will be open to the public and include a range of activities from Pirate Days to demonstrations of maritime crafts. |
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Gulf Station (open for school / group bookings) |
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Gulf Station at Yarra Glen just an hour's drive from Melbourne is an original pioneer farm. Currently closed to casual visitors while the property is being renovated Gulf Station is open to schools and group bookings for tours. more.. |
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