National Trust

School holidays start here

The days are numbered for 2019, which means it’s time to finalise your most important plans for the year: the holidays. We’ve rounded up some of our best school holiday programs and events to make this summer that extra bit special.

McCrae Holiday Program

Under the guidance of our Indigenous Learning Facilitator, kids can learn about life on the land from the perspectives of both the early pioneers and the local Bunurong people who called McCrae home for thousands of years.

WHEN: Fri 10 & 17 Jan
WHERE: McCrae Homestead

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The Gruffalo Trail

The popular Gruffalo Trail will continue its way through the gardens of Rippon Lea Estate all summer long. Join the search for your favourite characters and bring them to life with the augmented reality adventure, included with entry.

WHEN: Daily, 9.30am to 5pm
*Closed Christmas Day
WHERE: Rippon Lea Estate

The Gaol Unlocked

Unlock the Old Melbourne Gaol story these holidays, with the interactive Watch House Experience, Former Magistrates’ Court tours and the Escape the Gaol scavenger hunt; all included with entry.

WHEN: 21 Dec to 26 Jan
*Closed Christmas Day
WHERE: Old Melbourne Gaol

ALL Aboard Polly Woodside

Melbourne’s iconic tall ship Polly Woodside is setting sail every day these school holidays. Listen for the crew call and learn the tales of the ship’s 17 world voyages, scrub the decks and wander the award-winning museum.

WHEN: 21 Dec to 26 Jan
*Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day &
New Year's Day
WHERE: Polly Woodside

Summer at Gulf Station

Enjoy a day out exploring the historic homestead and gardens, bring a picnic, make a skipping rope and don’t forget a carrot for the friendly Clydesdales.

WHEN: Thurs 2 Jan, Sun 5 Jan & Sun 2 Feb
WHERE: Gulf Station