Australian Heritage Festival

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Posted 2025-04-16 by Jen ⇒ follow

Fri 18 Apr 2025 - Sun 18 May 2025

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The Australian Heritage Festival (Victoria) is an annual statewide event that celebrates Victoria's diverse and vibrant heritage. Held from 18 April to 18 May each year, the Festival explores the state’s places and spaces, stories, collections and ideas that make us who we are. One of Victoria’s largest open-access community events, the Heritage Festival program features hundreds of events ranging from talks to tours, walks to workshops and exhibitions to special events. Events happen anywhere: urban and rural, towns and suburbs, in museums and libraries, in boats, trains and mysterious buildings, on the street, by the water and in nature. Hear the stories of the unusual and unknown, from amazing experts to local guides. With hundreds of events to choose from, there’s something for curious minds of all ages. This year's theme is Unearthed - revealing the past, bringing light to lesser-known histories, stories and narratives.

The website allows you to browse by categories, so take your pick. If you're not quite sure where to start, check out the Festival Guides that'll give you inspiration as to how to plan your Heritage Festival Itinerary. With more than 300 events taking place across the state, it can be a difficult choice. Here's a little example of experiences you can add to your itinerary if you love being outdoors and enjoy an informative walk in nature. Add these must-do outdoor adventures to your Heritage Festival itinerary. Follow the links for complete details, event dates and times, and locations, and to book your tickets.

Every Sunday - Guided Tour of Como House Gardens - Discover the rich social history and stunning heritage of Como's Gardens on this 45-minute guided tour.

26 April - Meet a Beekeeper - at The Heights Heritage Skills & Traditions Autumn Fair. Explore the beekeeper's tools of trade and engage in discussions about bees and the practice of beekeeping.

27 April - An Edwardian Paradise at Footscray Park - Take a walk through a botanic wonderland with a huge variety of plants, shaded bluestone-lined paths and stairs, leading to secluded alcoves, beautiful vistas, and hidden gems of history.

3 May - Walking on Country - Aboriginal and Early Colonial Benalla. A guided walking tour of key sites on the Broken River that reveal the history of Aboriginal society and the period of armed conflict following colonisation.

9 May - Significant Trees of Rippon Lea - a Walking Tour - With some trees dating back to the 1880s, enjoy a fascinating insight into the work required to manage and nurture this magnificent collection.

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