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.