27th of July 2013 To 28th of July 2013The Esplanade Vaults that once housed 10 shops are located on the Lower Esplanade across from the St Kilda sea baths.
In the 1890s, public transport on the Esplanade was upgraded with a new cable tramway. The upper Esplanade roadway needed to be Read more..View Profile | St Kilda
 Eynesbury HomesteadEynesbury Homestead is a bluestone homestead built for Samuel Thomas Staughton dating from the early 1870s.
The single storied bay windowed side wings date from the 1880s as does probably the concave timber verandah. Quoins, widows walk and the e Read more..View Profile | Eynesbury
Flagstaff Hill | Loch Ard Lantern Walk & Shipwrecked!Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village invites you to embark on the journey that resulted in one of Australia's most infamous maritime disasters when you experience Shipwrecked, an enthralling journey of discovery, tragedy, illusion and intrigue.
A ragi Read more..View Profile | Warrnambool
Fontainebleau | Frederick McCubbinHidden away on the north side of Mount Macedon, Fontainebleau is the former country property of the much-loved Australian painter Frederick McCubbin.
24 September 2010 marks the Centenary of the purchase of 'Fontainebleau', the McCubbin family pro Read more..View Profile | Mount Macedon
Fountains of MelbourneMelbourne has some delightful water fountains (or should we say 'water features') and thanks to the current lord mayor Robert Doyle, many are being turned on after being turned off because of water restrictions.
The fountaints are designed to be l Read more..View Profile | Melbourne
GlenfernGlenfern once stood in more than four acres of ornamental pleasure grounds and orchard complete with stables, pigsty and cows. Even today it boasts a spacious though more modest garden.
The main section was built in 1857, the east wing perhaps som Read more..View Profile | East St Kilda
Government HouseGovernment House is the official residence of the Governor of Victoria, and is located in the precincts of the Botanical Gardens.
Government House History
Melbourne was founded on the east-west axis of the Yarra River. At first, the north bank wa Read more..View Profile | Melbourne
Grand Carousel | Luna Park Merry Go RoundLuna Park's Merry Go Round, the Grand Carousel original home was White City in Sydney before coming to Luna Park in 1923 where it has remained ever since and is fondly remembered by generations of Melburnians.
PTC#30, the thirtieth machine made by Read more..View Profile | St Kilda
Gulf StationEvery Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Located less than an hour away from Melbourne’s CBD in the picturesque Yarra Valley, Gulf Station is one of the oldest and most intact timber farm complexes in Australia.
Gulf Station is currently undergoing a program of essential restoration wor Read more..View Profile | Yarra Glen
Heritage Hill Museum & Historic GardensEvery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 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, and approximately 1.5 acres of landscaped gardens. Read more..View Profile | Dandenong
HeronswoodHeronswood is a historic property that was built in 1864 and is located in Dromana, Victoria. A Gothic Revival house built in 1874, and highly picturesque, it incorporates the original shingled roofed cottage that was the first structure built on 46 Read more..View Profile | Dromana
HM Prison GeelongEvery Saturday, Sunday The Old Geelong Gaol, formerly a high security prison, remains much the same as when it ceased operation in July 1991.
The basalt (locally known as bluestone) walls and masonary together with the finely laid brickwork are among the best examples Read more..View Profile | Geelong
KaroriKarori is one of Mt Macedon's most intact and important 19th Century hill station properties. Karori is of architectural importance and the gardens of state significance.
Karori is a 6 acre hill station property on the Southern slopes of Mount Mac Read more..View Profile | Mount Macedon
La Trobe Cottage | OpenEvery Sunday La Trobe's Cottage was Victoria's first Government House and is located in the King's Domain near the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Obtain a glimpse into family life in early Melbourne, at the modest yet elegant home of Charles Joseph La Trobe, Victoria' Read more..View Profile | South Yarra | La Trobe's Cottage
La Trobe's CottageLa Trobe's Cottage was Victoria's first Government House is located in the King's Domain in an area of parklands and gardens near the southern entrance to the Royal Botanic Gardens.
La Trobe's Cottage was home to Charles Joseph La Trobe, his wif Read more..View Profile | South Yarra
LabassaEvery 3rd Sunday With its opulent architecture and largely intact decoration, Labassa in Caulfield is one of Australia's most outstanding 19th century mansions.
The house as we see it today, reflects the work of architect John Augustus Bernard Koch who was employ Read more..View Profile | Caulfield North
McCrae Homestead and GalleriesEvery Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday Built by Andrew and Georgiana McCrae in 1844, McCrae Homestead is one of Victoria's oldest homesteads and is a physical reminder of the early pioneering life, using locally available materials and primitive construction techniques.
Georgiana was Read more..View Profile | McCrae
Melbourne Aquarium 1930We were surprised to see on a DVD about old trams, an advertising hoarding in Carlton for a Melbourne Aquarium except it was the 1930's.
As the cable tram rounded the corner from Nicholson Street into Gertrude Street, the sign is seen in the garde Read more..View Profile | Carlton
Melbourne Boathouses | Boat ShedsMelbourne's historic rowing boathouses on the banks of the Yarra River in Alexandra Gardens are home to following Melbourne rowing clubs.
- Banks Rowing Club [1865]
- Mercantile Rowing Club [1880]
- La Trobe University Rowing Club [1969]
- Melb Read more..View Profile | Melbourne | Alexandra Gardens
Melbourne By FootEvery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Melbourne By Foot is a personalised adventure through Melbourne's past and present.
The tour which runs daily at 1pm is led by an experienced and friendly local guide who will take you on a journey through the heart of the CBD.
Whether you a f Read more..View Profile | Melbourne
Melbourne Historical WalksWe came across this fabulous collection of Historical Walks through the suburbs of Melbourne on the Adult Education Institution web site.
For more information, go to Melbourne Historical Walks at Adult Education Institution web site. If you are e Read more..View Profile | Melbourne
Melbourne SignsA recent exhibition in Melbourne displayed a collection of Melbourne signs in a tradition of eclecticism and openness.
Over 150 years of Melbourne street signs, billboards, posters and typefaces form the basis for this revealing and colourful jour Read more..View Profile | Melbourne
Melbourne Town HallThe Melbourne Town Hall is a magnificent heritage building steeped in history and located on the corner of Swanston and Collins Street, in the heart of the city.
His Royal Highness Alfred Ernst Albert, Duke of Edinburgh, laid the foundation stone Read more..View Profile | Melbourne
Melbourne Town Hall ToursEvery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday The City of Melbourne offers free tours of Melbourne's historic Town Hall, one of the city's oldest and perhaps most recognisable architectural landmarks.
It give visitors the chance to learn about the architectural, social and political significa Read more..View Profile | Melbourne | Melbourne Town Hall
Mont De Lancey Historical Homestead & MuseumEvery Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Located in Wandin, Victoria, Australia, Mont De Lancey is known to most as a historic home, garden, museum, chapel and 1880's Slab Kitchen.
Take a trip back in time, we have created a authentic experience for you to enjoy, have you ever wondered Read more..View Profile | Wandin
National Trust of Australia (Victoria)The National Trust is a unique worldwide organisation that is ‘apolitical’ and primarily funded by its members.
It speaks out and campaigns for the protection of our heritage; it manages and opens the doors of many significant historic properties Read more..View Profile | East Melbourne
Ned Kelly Touring RouteThe Ned Kelly Touring Route website has a wealth of information about things to do, places to see and more along the route.
The Ned Kelly Touring Route is a joint initiative between the municipalities of the Rural City of Wangaratta, Benalla Rural Read more..View Profile | Glenrowan
Old Melbourne GaolEvery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Looks can be deceiving because the Old Melbourne Gaol is one of Melbourne's best historical places and truly worth a visit.
Learn more about Old Melbourne Gaol
Opening times & Tours
General Information
Picture Gallery
* Free Entry with Me Read more..View Profile | Melbourne
Old Treasury BuildingEvery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday The Old Treasury Building regarded as one of the finest public buildings in Australia
Come and visit the Old Treasury Building and its newest exhibit, Victorian Archival Treasures, produced by the Public Records Office of Victoria.
Original d Read more..View Profile | Melbourne
Osborne House GeelongBuilt 1858 for the Squatter Robert Muirhead and his wife Mary.
Osborne House is currently home to several community groups but in 2006, The Osborne House Precinct Master Plan, was adopted by Council.
Osborne House, Swinburne St, North Geelong. Read more..View Profile | Geelong North
Outer Circle RailwayToday, the Outer Circle Railway is the Anniversary Bicycle Trail but it began as an ambitious rail line connecting the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne to the city.
Not that I knew it as I was growing up in East Kew, but I had spent a lot of tim Read more..View Profile | Melbourne
Parliament HouseEvery Monday, Friday Parliament House has been the seat of the Parliament of Victoria since 1855, except for the years 1901 to 1928 (Parliament of Australia).
It is the largest 19th century public building in Australia and one of the finest examples of the civic arch Read more..View Profile | Melbourne
Pentridge PrisonHM Prison Pentridge was built in 1850 and closed on May 1 1997 in Coburg.
HM Prison Pentridge was Victoria's main gaol and was split into like A - Short and long-term prisoners of good behavior, B - Long-term prisoners with behavior problems and J Read more..View Profile | Coburg
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Join Michael Long at the community celebration before The Long Walk to Dreamtime at the 'G.
The annual commemoration of his historic walk to Canberrra is now a popular celebration of Aboriginal ...
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