Malmsbury’s Bluestone Industrial Heritage walking tour
Malmsbury bluestone has been used since 1856. After the Malmsbury Viaduct was finished in 1861 and the Bendigo railway completed in 1862, the stone was used across Victoria, then into NSW, SA, WA, TAS, and New Zealand. A bluestone sawing factory was established in Malmsbury in 1874. Take a history tour with Malmsbury Historical Society to discover the key dates and places which enabled Malmsbury bluestone to be exported, and understand why the stone is now recognised internationally as a Global Heritage Stone Resource.
These history tours are popular and have a limit of 20 people per walk, so bookings are essential.
Cost is $5 per person, payable only in cash on the day.
Email Malmsbury Historical Society on malmsburyhistorical@gmail.com or phone (03) 5423 9383 to make bookings.
The walk will be cancelled if raining heavily but will proceed under light drizzle.
The meeting place is on the corner of Mollison and Campbell streets. Free parking is available at Malmsbury Station or adjoining the Town Hall.
Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear, some rough ground will be covered.
Finish time is approximate, allowing for questions and discussion.
