Golden Vale Homestead - National Trust of Australia NSW

14/09/2026

Delight in a wonderful day out among the stunning spring blooms at the historic Golden Vale Homestead in Sutton Forest.

Step back in time and celebrate spring with nearly 150 years of elegant rural history as your backdrop!

What to expect on the day:

🧺 A relaxing picnic lunch amidst beautiful spring gardens

🎶 Live music playing throughout the garden

🏡 Guided tours showcasing the magnificent heritage homestead

🌳 Fun lawn games for family and friends

Plan your visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/golden-vale-picnic-day-2026/

Experience the joy of spring at Golden Vale Homestead with live music, carriage rides, lawn games, tours and more!

11/09/2026

Ready to experience one of the Southern Highlands' most magnificent historic properties after dark?

Join us for the Golden Vale Twilight Torch Tours and uncover 150 years of adventure, tragedy, and triumph.

Kick off the evening in the beautiful English Garden with a grazing platter and drinks against the backdrop of the stunning 1870s sandstone homestead.

Meander down to the Medway Rivulet for a warm beverage and a fire circle. Listen to captivating tales of First Nations heritage, early explorers, and convict history under the shadow of Mount Ginginbullen.

Follow your guide through a hidden passage from the historic stables into the rustic 19th-century shearing shed, where local pastoral history truly comes alive.

This atmospheric after-hours tour is perfect for first-time visitors and returning history lovers alike!

Plan your visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/golden-vale-twilight-torch-tours/

Escape to the country and experience the natural beauty of Golden Vale while sharing stories of adventure, tragedy and triumph.

10/09/2026

Plan your exclusive visit to Golden Vale this spring and summer.

Witness to almost 150 years of elegant living, Golden Vale Homestead is a magnificent c1870 property set on 200 acres of lush parkland near Sutton Forest, Gundungurra Country.

Open to the public for only a few events through the year, spring is your chance to explore this grand c1870 sandstone home and its splendid English-style gardens, with new Fire Circle Twilight Tours and a family-friendly Picnic Day on offer.

Plan your visit > https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/explore/?content=event&state=nsw&keyword=vale

Golden Vale Homestead - National Trust of Australia NSW

26/05/2026

Celebrating volunteers today who do so much for the National Trust Australia (NSW) and Meals on Wheels Southern Highlands was a joy at Golden Vale Homestead - National Trust of Australia NSW.

Huge thanks to Debbie and team who catered so generously for all to enjoy.

We are so grateful for the contributions of National Trust volunteers to the upkeep of our properties, opening properties for visitors to enjoy, sharing our special places though house and garden guiding, looking after our collections, supporting special events and so much more.

We welcomed volunteers from our local Southern Highlands community, Cooma Cottage, Riversdale, Harper’s Mansion, Retford Park and Golden Vale properties today. Thankyou for all making the trip, especially in the rain.

11/05/2026

Saturday’s garden history tours with our Head Gardener, Nick Robinson were a treat!

Blue skies, and perfect autumn weather was enjoyed by all.

Tickets all sold out in advance, and hopefully we can welcome those who missed out at future events.

Bookings can be made for group tours, venue hire and special events.

Plan your visit Golden Vale Homestead - National Trust of Australia NSW

We hope to see you at Golden Vale soon.

30/04/2026

Plan your visit for Saturday May 9th.

Don’t miss the Autumn colour!