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Course Code:	20BUS02
Description:	Bus Trip - Walhalla
Frequency:	1 day
Tutor / Leader:	Sue Meers
Type:	1 day
Location:	Epping Memorial Hall
Start Date:	18/11/2020 Wed
Finish Date:	18/11/2020
Start Time:	7:30
Finish Time:	18:30
Full Fee:	$78.00
Maximum enrolments:	56
Number Enrolled:	0
Comments:	LOCATION: Epping Memorial Hall, 827 High St, Epping Bus will depart Epping Memorial Hall at 7.30am SHARP and returning at 6:30pm BOOKINGS Members and Non- Members need to Pay at time of booking. COST MEMBERS: $78.00 per person (Non- Refundable) NON- MEMBERS: $83.00 per person (Non- Refundable) Payments must be made at Peter Lalor Office Campus 34 Robert Street Lalor, 3075 Tel. : 9464 1339 Bookings with payment to be received by WEDNESDAY 21st of OCTOBER, 2020
Additional Comments and Prerequisite:	TRIP DETAILS: Discover the historic mountain township in Gippsland (stopping along the way for morning tea at Yarragon Village). Then take a ride on the Walhalla Goldfields Railway. We then enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch at the Walhalla�s Miners Caf�. HISTORY: Founded as a goldmining district in 1863 it was home to over 4000 people, with today�s residents being fewer than 20. Famous for Walhalla�s long tunnel mine which operated between 1865 and 1914 it was Victoria�s most profitable single mine. Here you will have a chance to wonder around the township and see the many of its buildings which have been restored to offer historic attractions. To begin your journey you will depart the Walhalla Heritage Precinct and travel through the station yard which lies between Stringers Creek and the cliff-face that underpins the Brunton�s Bridge Road. After you leave the engine and carriage sheds behind the first kilometre and a half in almost entirely built over six large trestle bridges that criss-cross Stringers Creek Gorge in an effort to find anchorage for each bridge abutment. The train journey follows Stringers Creek to where it joins the Thomson River, then travels across the historic and spectacular Thomson River Bridge to arrive at Thomson Station where we will be met be our coach. Then board the coach, sit back and relax for our journey home.
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