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Guided Walk GOLD RUSH IN SOUTH MELBOURNE

Offering two events focused on South Melbourne during the 1850 Victorian Gold Rush, which reshaped South Melbourne’s population and architecture. South Melbourne was the site for Canvas Town which provided temporary accommodation for the influx of immigrants heading the Victorian Gold Fileds.

Guided Walk
GOLD RUSH IN SOUTH MELBOURNE
Join Tobias Nash to find out how the 1850s Gold Rush dramatically reshaped South Melbourne’s population, architecture and immigration, the walk ends at the extraordinary See Yup Temple.

Event date

14 May 2023

Event Details

Address:
Start: Port Phillip Heritage Centre, Emerald Hill Library, 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne.

Finish: 76 Raglan Street, South Melbourne or back to the Port Phillip Heritage Centre.

Times:

2-4pm

Entry fees:
Free
Booking:
Prebooking requiredhttps://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/explore-the-city/history-and-heritage/things-to-do/guided-walks-in-port-phillipwalking@portphillip.vic.gov.au03 9209 6522
Attendance limit:
Less than 50
Website:
https://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/
Onsite facilities:
Other things
you need to know:
There is free parking in Bank Street, between Cecil and Ferrars Streets