Sunbury on Foot
About this event
Explore some of the history of Sunbury in this urban walk in outer Melbourne.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 9 km circuit walk.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This circuit walk explores the township of Sunbury, which was established in the 1850s. Firstly, we will walk up to Rupertswood Mansion, built in 1874. It is well known as the birthplace of The Ashes urn which was presented to the English cricket captain in the 1882-83 Test match series between Australia and England. It is one of the largest houses constructed in Victoria and, although now subdivided, still has significant farm land. The estate also had its own private railway station and artillery battery. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. Although private property, owned by Salesian College, you can visit the grounds.
We will then follow sealed shared linear paths under a grand bluestone rail viaduct and along natural creeks (Blind and Kismet), although we will need to walk along some suburban streets to get between creeks and to and from the station.
BOOKING: By Friday 22nd July. To register, click on Get Tickets.
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NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking events.
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11:00am at the Sunbury Railway Station, East side bus station. If driving, parking will be easier on the West side
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Both V/Line and Metro trains go to Sunbury. The last suitable V/Line train leaves Southern Cross at 10:06am, and last Metro at 9:46
MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 382 grid D4 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/boS8A29TzUnJ9UtG7
FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water.
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast.
LEADER: Richard C. | Email LeaderRichardC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions.
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Image: Rupertswood Mansion gatehouse, Pavement Pounder, YouTube
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