Explore Hillsborough Old Gold Mining Town - Halfdaywalk Grade 3 - 10km - 4-5hours
Hi all
We will meet at the car park in Isaacs Park opposite the hospital in Yackandandah at 9-00am to join Don and other folk and then proceed to the start of this walk. If time permits we may drop back into Yack Village for a coffee after the walk. This walk will involve some hilly terrain and distance up to 10km involving possibly up to 200 metres climb led by Don Ingram.
Hillsborough was a mining town in NE Victoria 15 km south of Yackandandah which has been deserted since the 1920s
You can browse this page for lots of interesting snippets about the known history of Hillsborough
http://bonesinthebelfry.com/hbro/notes.html
and photos
http://bonesinthebelfry.com/hbro/photos.html
Photos from the walk in June 2018 also led by Don
https://www.flickr.com/photos/murrayvalleybushwalkers/40725993680/in/album-72157667672223337/
This is a dog friendly activity
Feel free to ring me for further information
Don
This is a halfdaywalk, but it could take longer so bring plenty water and snacks
What To Bring
Day Walking
- Current Medical Information Form - LOGIN FIRST and then it can be FOUND ON THE WEBSITE HERE
- Water - up to 2 litres recommended for a full day walk
- Sunscreen
- Gloves and hat
- Sufficient food bearing in mind the distance and duration of the event
- Suitable clothing and footwear - note denim pants are uncomfortable
- Wet weather waterproofs, jacket and pants
- Walking poles
- Gaiters
- Basic first aid kit including your specific medication eg asthma applicator
- Torch or headlamp for contingencies
GRADE 3
Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Track may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.
Fred and Ernie Mitchell at J Ralph's House about 1925. Photo supplied by Fred Mitchell junior.