Cammino di Hepburn (Hepburn Walking Tour) at 5pm each Friday

5.0 (10 reviews) Ballarat, Australia
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Duration1h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

This walking tour was originally commissioned by the non for profit Swiss Italian Fiesta – an annual festival that celebrates the Swiss and Italian culture, history and heritage of the village

The walking tour is the only experience of this nature on offer in the village

We explore the remarkable Swiss and Italian history, culture and stories in Hepburn. Its an engaging guided small group walk and talk. Guests see some of the stunning architectural styles that define this village and hear about the early settlers lives and stories.

Guests will recognise the pre colonial period and first nations culture and history of this special and unique location. Guest houses, hotels, churches and schools along with their artwork and stories will give visitors new insight into the Hepburn Village.

Exclusive access to highly sought after historical sites

We will finish at a "local watering hole" to quench your thirst
(drinks at bar prices & not included in this ticket)

What's included

  • $4 from each tickets sold goes to the Swiss Italian Festa
  • Access to buildings (when available)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

  1. Hepburn Springs
    10m
    Start at Luccini's Old Macaroni Factory (opposite the Savoia Hotel @ 64 Main Rd Hepburn Springs):
    Where we explore the remarkable Swiss and Italian history, culture and stories in Hepburn? Join us for an engaging guided small group walk and talk. You will see some of the stunning architectural styles that define this village and hear about the early settlers lives and stories. Recognise the pre colonial period and first nations culture and history of this special and unique location. Guest houses, hotels, churches and schools along with their artwork and stories will give you new insight into the Hepburn Village.
  2. Hepburn Springs
    15m
    The Old Macaroni Factory
    Heritage-listed Italiante buidling dating to the 1850s
    the oldest commercial Italian building in Australia
    stunning murals from the Luccini brothers dating to the 1850s
  3. 5m · Admission ticket included
    The third version of the original and first guest house in Hepburn Springs
    Now an Edwardian Style Hotel, lovingly restored and decorated befitting the granduer of the Italian Royal Family of the era
  4. 5m · Admission ticket included
    The height of 1930s modernity and home to Clara and Victor Zelman
    Find out the connection of this cottage to Alberto Zelman founder of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
  5. 15m
    Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel
    1930s art deco hotel
    the original site of the 1880's Rolleris Mineral Springs Hotel
  6. 10m · Admission ticket included
    Villa Parma
    1864s Italianate Masterpiece
    from the palazzi style fo the Italian renaissance, right in the heart of central Victoria Australia

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

stand on the corner of Main Road and Sixth Avenue - we will be waiting for you
(please note, there's no toilet stop @ the beginning)

End point

a cold glass of your favourite sun downer will await you at the Mineral Springs Hotel (cost of drinks not included in the tour ticket price)

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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