Riversdale Spring Garden History Tours & Open Day
About this Event
Led by longtime Head Gardener, Ros Loftus and Head House Guide Marie Kennedy, visitors will discover the rich history of Riversdale – its house and gardens, its people, and its pivotal place in nineteenth‑century Goulburn.
Situated on the site of the original village of Goulburn plains, Riversdale was lastly home to the Twynan family. Its garden has evolved since the 1840s, and today the historic trees, winding paths, characterful garden beds and heritage outbuildings each reveal a chapter of its past.
View a giant 200-year-old Gleditsia, a distinguished c.1840 Cupressus, a luscious 1870s plum and a very special five‑crown apple tree planted in 1918 to commemorate the safe return of two Riversdale children from the First World War.
You’ll also have the rare chance to view Riversdale homestead mid‑conservation, witnessing preservation work as it happens and gaining insight into how this treasured property is being safeguarded for the future.
Relax with light refreshments in the garden, surrounded by resident birdlife, then browse for special gifts or take home a living piece of the historic Riversdale garden as you choose from plants grown onsite by our dedicated nursery volunteers.
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Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 0.00 to AUD 106.54
