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Mulberry Hill

Mulberry Hill is a historical house and estate. It is open on the second Sunday of the month for guided tours and available for weddings, events, and group tour and education bookings. Mulberry Hill was the home of Sir Daryl (artist) and Lady Joan (author) Lindsay.

Sir Daryl Lindsay was Director of the National Gallery of Victoria from 1941 to 1956, and was knighted in 1957 for his services to Australian Art. He also assisted in founding the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) in 1956 and was its first president.

His wife, Lady Joan Lindsay was an artist and writer, best known for her novel, Picnic at Hanging Rock. Her autobiographical novel Time without Clocks is about the Lindsay’s life together at Mulberry Hill and includes commentary about the arts and social history of the time.

The house and its contents were bequeathed to the National Trust by Sir Daryl and Lady Joan Lindsay.

Mulberry Hill is open the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 11:00am to 4:00pm, with last entry at 3:00pm. Purchase tickets upon arrival.

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Special Features:

Carpark, Coach Parking, Picnic Area, Public Toilet

Accessible friendly:

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)