[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Discover historic Annandale in August with a walk guided by local historian, Marghanita Cruz.
Highlights of the walk, that starts at the rotunda on the Annandale/Glebe Foreshore, are:
The Abbey and the Witches Hats, one of which was the last residence of Henry Parkes; the National Trust listed viaduct; the Victorian Terraces; the WW1 War Memorial in Hinsby Park; the second oldest sub-station on the AUSGRID network; the 19th Century Post Office; Churches and Council Chambers; the Mary Mackillop Convent and more…
Meet: At 10.30am at the Bicentennial Park Rotunda on the Annandale/Glebe Foreshore for our introductory historic overview of Annandale by Marghanita Cruz
Duration of Tour: Approximately 1 hour
Walking Level: Easy
After the Tour: Join us at our pre-booked table at The Vinery Restaurant on Johnston Street for a shared plate lunch (at own expense) followed by an optional brief tour of The Annandale Art Galleries August Exhibition – ‘Bark Paintings and Ceremonial Poles’ by two notable Aboriginal women artists – Maluba Gumana and Djirrirra Wunungmurra.
What to Bring: Walking shoes & sun hat; water bottle; if weather looks inclement bring umbrella/water proof clothing
Cost for Tour: $15.00 (payable on the day).
RSVP: By Friday 21 August 2015 to Kay Nicholas at [email protected] or 0438 469 044. Please indicate whether you will be joining us for lunch and a tour of The Annandale Art Gallery.
Transport from the City: 433 bus from City. Pick up in George Street. Alight at last bus stop end of Crescent at Annandale Foreshore. Cross the road and it is a short walk across the foreshore park to the Rotunda.
Transport from Annandale to the City: 470 bus from corner of Booth and Johnston St to city, drops off along George St and turns into Bridge St and goes to The Quay.
By Car: Easy untimed parking at northern end of Johnston St. Cross at the lights at the end of Johnston St and walk across foreshore park to Rotunda.
Light Rail: Alight at the Rozelle Bay stop which is at the end of Johnston St.
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