Rockbank Inn Open Day
Saturday 2 May 2026 at 10:00AM
Rockbank Inn Heritage Site
Event Description
The Rockbank Inn was first built in the 1850s as a resting place for travellers making their way to the Ballarat goldfields. It later became home to the Beatty family and their farm for nearly a century before neglect, fire, and time reduced it to ruins.
Recent restoration efforts have helped to preserve what remains of this unique site - a rare and enduring reminder of Victoria’s gold rush era, and the community spirit that continues to thrive there. As part of these works, a large number of historical treasures have been uncovered including ceramics, tools, and Aboriginal stone artefacts.
Take a walking tour with experts on the Rockbank Inn project to explore the history of the site dating back thousands of years. See some of the fascinating relics found during the archaeological works, and learn how this historical site was restored. Stop by for a free coffee and sign up to your local library!
This event is presented with the support of Woodlea.
When
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Saturday 2 May 2026
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Where
Rockbank Inn Heritage Site
134 Middle Road
Aintree Victoria
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Notes & Requirements
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Event Partner
The Heritage Festival is on from Friday 24 April to Saturday 9 May 2026. Find more events at melton.vic.gov.au/heritagefestival
Bookings
There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Rockbank Inn Heritage Site.
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memoir Writing Workshop | Tomorrow at 1:00PM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 15+ | |
| Exploring Historic Maps | 29 April 2026 at 1:00PM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 15+ | |
| Paranormal Investigations: The Willows Homestead | 29 April 2026 at 6:00PM | Willows Historic Park | Ages 15+ | |
| Author Talk: 'Black Convicts' with Santilla Chingaipe | 30 April 2026 at 6:30PM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 13+ | |
| Author Talk: 'Black Convicts' with Santilla Chingaipe | 30 April 2026 at 6:30PM | Online Event | Ages 13+ | |
| Sketching at the Rockbank Inn Ruins | 1 May 2026 at 11:00AM | Rockbank Inn Heritage Site | Ages 13+ | |
| Rockbank Inn Walking Tour with Abode Restoration | 2 May 2026 at 10:00AM | Rockbank Inn Heritage Site | ||
| Rockbank Inn Walking Tour with Extent Heritage | 2 May 2026 at 10:30AM | Rockbank Inn Heritage Site | ||
| Rockbank Inn Walking Tour with Abode Restoration | 2 May 2026 at 11:00AM | Rockbank Inn Heritage Site | ||
| Rockbank Inn Walking Tour with Extent Heritage | 2 May 2026 at 11:30AM | Rockbank Inn Heritage Site | ||
| Rockbank Inn Walking Tour with Abode Restoration | 2 May 2026 at 12:00PM | Rockbank Inn Heritage Site | ||
| Cunning Men and Women: Folk Magic and home remedies of colonial Victoria | 2 May 2026 at 12:00PM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 15+ | |
| Rockbank Inn Walking Tour with Extent Heritage | 2 May 2026 at 12:30PM | Rockbank Inn Heritage Site | ||
| Poetic Voices Workshop with The Ballarat Poetess | 2 May 2026 at 1:30PM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 15+ | |
| Exciting Chapters in the Annals of Christ Church Melton | 2 May 2026 at 6:00PM | Christ Church Anglican Church | Ages 15+ |
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Youth Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check Mates: Learn to Play Chess | 29 April 2026 at 6:00PM | Caroline Springs Library And Learning Hub | ||
| STEM Foundation | 30 April 2026 at 4:00PM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 9-14 | |
| STEM Masters | 30 April 2026 at 5:00PM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 10-14 | |
| Author Talk: Demet Divaroren | 6 May 2026 at 11:30AM | Caroline Springs Library And Learning Hub | Ages 12+ | |
| Check Mates: Learn to Play Chess | 6 May 2026 at 6:00PM | Caroline Springs Library And Learning Hub | ||
| STEM Foundation | 7 May 2026 at 4:00PM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 9-14 |
Primary School Years Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| After Schooligans: Heritage Festival | Tomorrow at 3:45PM | Caroline Springs Library And Learning Hub | Ages 5-12 | |
| After Schooligans: Heritage Festival | Tomorrow at 3:45PM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 5-12 | |
| Preschool Storytime: Heritage Festival | 29 April 2026 at 10:00AM | Caroline Springs Library And Learning Hub | ||
| Little Writers | 29 April 2026 at 4:00PM | Online Event | Ages 7-12 | |
| Check Mates: Learn to Play Chess | 29 April 2026 at 6:00PM | Caroline Springs Library And Learning Hub | ||
| STEM Foundation | 30 April 2026 at 4:00PM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 9-14 |
Heritage Festival Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool Storytime: Heritage Festival | Tomorrow at 10:00AM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 3-6 | |
| After Schooligans: Heritage Festival | Tomorrow at 3:45PM | Caroline Springs Library And Learning Hub | Ages 5-12 | |
| After Schooligans: Heritage Festival | Tomorrow at 3:45PM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 5-12 | |
| Preschool Storytime: Heritage Festival | 29 April 2026 at 10:00AM | Caroline Springs Library And Learning Hub |
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| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Conversation Club | Tomorrow at 10:00AM | Online Event | Ages 16+ | |
| Knit And Chat | Tomorrow at 10:00AM | Caroline Springs Library And Learning Hub | Ages 15+ | |
| English Conversation Club | 29 April 2026 at 10:00AM | Caroline Springs Library And Learning Hub | Ages 16+ | |
| Genealogy Help | 29 April 2026 at 10:00AM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Adult Event | |
| Chess for Adults | 29 April 2026 at 6:00PM | Caroline Springs Library And Learning Hub | ||
| Craft And Chat | 30 April 2026 at 9:00AM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 16+ |
History Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genealogy Help | 29 April 2026 at 10:00AM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Adult Event | |
| Digitise Your Family Photos and 8mm Film | 30 April 2026 at 2:00PM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 15+ | |
| Digitise Your Family Photos and 8mm Film | 30 April 2026 at 2:30PM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 15+ | |
| Digitise Your Family Photos and 8mm Film | 30 April 2026 at 3:00PM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 15+ | |
| Digitise Your Family Photos and 8mm Film | 30 April 2026 at 3:30PM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Ages 15+ | |
| Genealogy Help | 6 May 2026 at 10:00AM | Melton Library & Learning Hub | Adult Event |