Exploring Historic Williamstown
About this event
There are not many places like Williamstown - certainly not in greater Melbourne. The streets of Williamstown were amongst the first laid down by Europeans in Victoria in 1837. Up until then the narrow peninsula of Williamstown had been known to the local people as Koort-Boork-Boork, or "patch of she-oak trees."
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 11.5 km circuit walk.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:
The day will see the group enjoy the seaside village atmosphere of Williamstown via three interlocking walks. This will be a stop-start walk as the Leader provides background notes on identified heritage sites. Lunch will be taken in one of the many "green" sites passed during the walk.Â
BOOKING: By Thursday 27th June. To register click on Get Tickets.
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FURTHER INFORMATION: Online references include Williamstown Overview ,Williamstown Historic Society
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30 am in the car park of the Williamstown Railway Station, Ann Street Williamstown 3016.Â
MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 56 grid E11 | Google maps maps.app.goo.gl/bZhurQ81cv33VJMY8Â
DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 14.5 km, approximately 35 minutes via Westgate Bridge from the Central Business District.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Williamstown Line trains from Flinders Steet via Southern Cross depart every 20 minutes - the service at 09:47 arrives at Williamstown at 10:15. Cost for myki money is the weekend daily cap of $7:20 FULL & $3:60 CONCESSION while Seniors travel for FREE.
FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water. Water refills and Toilets can be accessed along the walk.Â
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Being winter, layering is recommended as the body warms up as the walk progresses.
LEADER: Garry Oliver. | Email LeaderGarryO.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions.
Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.
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