Victorian High Country Mine Tour - Jan 2007 (Edit)

By Steven Rowlandson
Published 03-Jan-07 11:06 PM

WHEN:

20/21st January, 2007. (this tour is limited- so hurry)

WHERE:

Jordan Valley District, approx. 20km past the Thomson Dam wall. Only 1 hour north of Moe & Traralgon.

DURATION:

2 days

MEETING PLACE:

Aberfeldy

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?:

You must have a 4WD vehicle. Much of the terrain is easy 4wd. You must bring all your own camping gear and food. Change of shoes may be essential in case you get wet feet. Please also bring a good torch. Please wear walking boots, blundstones or the like, "do not wear sneakers".

Brief Itinerary: Dr. Peter Jackson will be our tour guide. Peter has over 30 years experience in geology and accredited with many qualifications, Peter has great knowledge of mines in this area as well. We will visiting and entering actual mines worked in the 1800's in the Aberfeldy & Jordan district as well as a brief history and ghost town tour of the area, as well as looking at lone graves only known to me. In this tour we will visit many mines, so if itŐs mines you want to explore, then this is the tour for you. We have recently found a new set of mines and an old settlement site, so join us on this new exciting tour. Bonus on this tour: Loch Fyne Mine. Kilometres of tunnels to explore.

WHO CAN DO THIS TOUR?:

This tour is for all to enjoy. You donŐt have to be experienced. All age groups are welcome, only a little 4WD experience necessary, but a 4wd vehicle is required.

PRICE:

Only $50 per person over 16. Under 16 is $25. Under 10 is free.

MAPS & FURTHER READING

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

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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