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Howqua Hills Historic Day Tour
Highlights
- Explore the relics of the gold rush era while wandering through native bush landscapes in the High Country.
- Relax by the riverbank, soaking in the serene sounds of nature during your eight-hour adventure.
- Discover historic huts and a gold-seeking tunnel, immersing yourself in the rich local history.
- Savour a picnic lunch amidst stunning scenery, enhancing your connection to the beautiful surroundings.
This exploration trip will take you back in history to the days of the gold rush era. The history of the region is mingled with the native bush, with relics of the past to be observed along the way. A variety of short walks on well-formed paths are part of the tour, though participants may choose to spend time relaxing on the riverbank.
The day will ensure participants see one/several huts of the High Country; a tunnel dug to assist in the search for gold; native Australian bush landscapes (flora and fauna); a river of the High Country and relics of the gold rush era.
Enjoy a picnic lunch (bring your own or catering for additional costs).
Approximately eight hours including travel time.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
Operation information
Mansfield Bushwalks
Anyone who’s travelled beyond their own front door knows that the only way to really get to know a place is with a passionate local. Monnie Richardson started her pack-free guided walking business with that thought top of mind. She is a Mansfield local who loves to share her knowledge of and deep connection with the natural environment in and around this beautiful pocket of Victoria’s High Country.
Mansfield Bushwalks offer a range of guided ‘pack-free’ short walks and local tours, ideal for all fitness levels and age groups. With the convenience of local pickup and drop-off, Mansfield Bushwalks experiences are a great way to spend a few hours or the day connecting with nature and discovering breathtaking scenery, before returning to the creature comforts of your Mansfield base.
Why not turn your walking adventure into a weekend or mid-week getaway? Combine your visit to Mansfield and surrounds with an accommodation package, a variety of upgrades and/ or a tailored itinerary.
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Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
- Visitor Information Centre
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