GHOST TOWN TOUR Feb 2007 (Edit)

By Steven Rowlandson
Published 03-Jan-07 10:41 PM

WHEN: 3/4 February, 2007 or go below to add your own dates.

DURATION: 2 days


WHERE: Donnelly's Creek. In the Gippsland Region of Victoria. Only 1 hour north of Moe & Traralgon.

MEETING PLACE: The Springs. See map below on how to get there.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?: You must have a 4WD or AWD vehicle, although it is very unlikely that we will be engaging 4wd, as the terrain is very flat and very easy to drive. You must bring all your own camping gear and food. Toilets are available where we will be camping overnight only. Wet weather gear, eg umbrella, as we will be doing some very short easy walks, and a pair of good walking shoes. Please wear walking boots, blundstones or the like, "do not wear sneakers".

WHO CAN DO THIS TOUR?: This tour is for all to enjoy. You donÕt have to be experienced. All age groups are welcome, no 4WD experience necessary, but a 4wd vehicle is required. Bring the kids!

Brief Itinerary: (this is just a small sample)- (I will also be showing you finds only known to me)

THE SPRINGS
EDWARDS REEF CEMETERY
EDWARDS REEF
STORE POINT
STORE POINT CEMETERY
JORGENSON FLAT
TOOMBON HOTEL
TOOMBON MINE
CODES FLAT- Now owned by the CodeÕs. You can purchase fresh eggs, honey and produce from here.
KITTY CANE GRAVE
THOMSON DAM- our finishing point

MAPS & FURTHER READING

Maps and books on the area can be purchased on the tour, a catalogue will be made available for you.

MAP

DIRECTIONS: Travel along Princes Highway to Moe and follow well signposted road to Walhalla. From Walhalla travel 9km to the junction of Binns & Walhalla Roads. From Walhalla the road becomes gravel. Turn right onto Binns Road and travel to the end, 10km. At the end turn left, this is McEvoys Track. From here it is only 8 kms to The Springs. The Springs is a large clearing on both sides of the road. If you wish to camp here please do so on the right hand side, this being the better position.

Another straight forward route and just as easy is from Traralgon, head to Seaton. From Seaton just proceed straight ahead (no where else to go), this is McEvoys Track (a great road to travel on), this will take you straight to The Springs.

PRICES
Children under 10- FREE

Children under 18- $ 25.00 each

Adults- $ 50.00 each

OR Vehicle Price (maximum 5 occupants) $200.00

For More info contact:
15 Nirvana Close, Langwarrin. 3911. Vic.
Telephone: Rudi Paoletti: 03 9789 6985
Fax: (03) 9776 6798 Email: maptrap @ netlink.com.au
http://www.adeventurermaps.com.au

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