After travelling 1.5 million miles across the globe, the Polly Woodside now welcomes you aboard

Gather your scallywags and buccaneers and set sail for an adventure on the high seas aboard the tall ship, Polly Woodside! On the third Sunday of every month, this historic vessel transforms into a pirate’s haven for an unforgettable Pirate Day.

Experience the darker side of history with two unique night tours at Pentridge Prison. As night falls and the bluestone walls cast eerie shadows, step into a world of chilling tales and hidden secrets.

Enjoy the calm of an urban pleasure garden and historic house. Discover the story of Melbourne with a visit to Como House.

Escape with the kids on Pentridge Prison Tour’s new family tour, and discover the history of Australia’s most infamous prison. Suitable for children of all ages, this tour will take families inside H Division and the wider precinct.

Join the Pentridge Prison tour to hear a history that will challenge and confront you. The stories within this journey are deep, unique, and expose the intricacies of prison punishment.

See what life was like in Melbourne during the gold rush era when you visit one of the few remaining prefabricated buildings in the world.

Mott’s Cottage is nestled in the historic fishing town of Port Fairy on the Shipwreck Coast

One of Victoria's oldest homes, Mills Cottage is a reminder of maritime history and life in Port Fairy, a fishing village on the Shipwreck Coast

Walk the Fern Gully Trail through Mornington Peninsula’s original temperate rainforest—a diverse habitat teeming with unique flora and fauna.

A place of art, creativity and culture – visit Mulberry Hill the home of Daryl and Joan Lindsay – where the Australian literary classic Picnic at Hanging Rock was written.

The McCrae Homestead, once home to artist Georgiana McCrae, offers an exceptional glimpse into domestic life in the 1840s. The homestead also houses the Burrell Gallery, which chronicles the story of a family's life on the Mornington Peninsula over 75 years.

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.

Visit one of the largest surviving prefabricated houses in Victoria, situated in a flourishing garden setting.

The only survivor of a fashionable and picturesque mid-nineteenth century villa built along the Barwon River in Geelong.

From grand homes to local institutions, explore the history of Aberfeldie on a guided heritage walk

The Murtoa Stick Shed, a former grain store with its 560 mountain ash poles "has to be seen to be believed" and is a testament to iconic Australian bush ingenuity and a symbol of the growth and strength of the Australian grains industry.

Step into history at The Heights Heritage Skills & Traditions Autumn Fair. Explore heritage gardens, discover traditional skills, and enjoy a relaxing autumn day in a stunning setting.

Join Uncle Rick for this unique tour out on Djaara Country in the Castlemaine region where you will visit significant trees and sites that Uncle Rick has specifically selected. A Welcome To Country and Smoking Ceremony is part of this tour as a cleansing to ensure you walk with good spirit.

Free Organ Recitals at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Annandale Local History Walk at 1pm ($25)
Devonshire Teas in the Church Hall ($5)
Displays of local and church heritage in the Church Hall
Free church heritage talks at 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm

Discover the lost stories of the women that made Melbourne! Guided by QVWC's Feminist Historian, Barbara Wheeler, our 2.5 hour tour will cover 3 city sites including Victoria Trades Hall Council, St David's Hall at the Welsh Church and the QVWC where tour participants can enjoy a light lunch.