Posted 10/10/09 

 

2009

Lancefield Show &

Mt William Wurundjeri Stone Axe Quarry Tours

 

 

Lancefield Show  Sunday 18th October 09

The Lancefield Show is On!  This is a great family day out – the focus of the show is on presenting the best of local agriculture as well as entertainment, food and culture.

 

 

Mt William Wurundjeri Stone Axe Quarry Tours

At the Lancefield Show there will be bus tours up to the Mt William Wurundjeri Stone Axe Quarry available to visitors of the show. 

 

The Wurundjeri Stone Axe Quarry is of National Cultural and Archaeological Significance, and is recorded on the National Heritage List. 

 

The tours will be guided by Annette Xiberras who is a Wurundjeri Traditional owner of Mt William and the Macedon Ranges Shire region.

 

In addition to the significance of the site to the Wurundjeri, the views are spectacular and the site is located in high quality native vegetation with an abundance of wildflowers.

 

There will be three tours on the day – leaving the show 9.30am, 11.30am, and 1.30pm.  Each tour goes for 1.5-2hrs including travel time.

 

Wurundjeri Stone Axe Quarry Tickets are:

 

$15 per Adult,

$10 Adult Concession

$5  per child, children <5yrs Free.

 

Please Note - Prices do not include entry to the Show. Tickets can be booked in advance of the show if you are interested in attending. 

 

For tour bookings call Lachlan Milne on 03 5421 9659 and leave a message including a contact phone number or email lmilne@mrsc.vic.gov.au

 

All proceeds from the tours will go to the management of the axe quarry.

 

Where:  Lancefield Showgrounds, Chauncey Street, Lancefield, VicRoads Map Ref 635 N3

When: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm, Sunday 18th October 2009

 

Lachlan Milne                                                               Deborah Varney

Environment Resource Officer                                      Environmental Services Administration Officer

Macedon Ranges Shire Council                                    Macedon Ranges Shire Council

PO Box 151, Kyneton, Victoria. 3444                             PO Box 151, Kyneton, Victoria. 3444                    

Ph (03) 5421 9659, Mob: 0407 227 317                         Ph (03) 5421 9660

Email: lmilne@mrsc.vic.gov.au                                     dvarney@mrsc.vic.gov.au