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■ Powellton’s history unearthed and mapped out...
Tops for hiking By JESSE GRAHAM
Seymour MP Cindy McLeish, DEPI Forest Management officer Joy Harte, Gembrook MP Brad Battin, DEPI representatives and community Picture: JESSE GRAHAM members all gathered for the launch of the Walk into History map. 124895
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boost tourism and make information available,” she said. Ms Harte said that DEPI had recently completed work on the trails, and ensured they were all in good, working condition. She urged residents to visit the Warburton Tourist Information Centre, pick up a copy of the map, and head into the great outdoors. “We consider this area to be Melbourne’s best-kept secret,” Ms Harte said.
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The Walk into History map recommends that bushwalkers inform someone where they are going, and when they expect to return. With sporadic mobile phone reception in the area, it recommends walkers should take an Emergency PositionIndicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) or other emergency device with them. For more information, visit Warburton Valley Tourism Info at the water wheel in Warburton or call 5966 9600.
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people in Victoria know about it, and they’ve got something like this in their own backyard,” he said. Ms McLeish agreed, and said that many people living in the area might not know about the history and the scenery close by. “People forget that there has been such a rich history,” Ms McLeish said. “It’s a shame when you have great things like this, and they’re not used as they should be. “It’s up to us to make sure that we
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The map recommends that visitors come prepared, with walking boots, spare warm clothes, food, water and a waterproof jacket. Mr Battin said the maps were part of a government initiative to get more people - residents and visitors alike - to visit forests and parks. “This sort of thing literally puts Powelltown on the map, and gets people up here,” he said. “Who wouldn’t want to be out in an area like this? I don’t think that enough
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POWELLTOWN was put on the map last week as a landmark hiking destination, with a new map released showcasing the area’s history. The Walk into History map was released on Tuesday 29 July by the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) and the Victorian Government, in an event in the Yarra State Forest. The map, which folds down to pocket-size, marks a 40-kilometre walking track between Powelltown and Warburton for visitors and residents to explore. DEPI Forest Management officer Joy Harte launched the map with Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment Brad Battin and Seymour MP and Eildon candidate Cindy McLeish. DEPI representatives and members of the Powelltown, Warburton and Upper Yarra Communities also attended the launch, on one of the Walk into History paths on Mackley Road. Ms Harte said the walking trails included a number of historical stops, including former sawmills and their remnants, as well as the tramways that connected them. She said DEPI had worked closely with the Upper Yarra Museum and local author Mike McCarthy to help create the walk and the map, which includes historic photographs. “There’re some interesting photos of what’s still in the bush, and we’ve tried to replicate the photos from years ago to see both now and what was there,” Ms Harte said. “We’re delighted with the end result,” she said. She said that the collective walks could be done over three days, or split into separate day trips with segments spanning from Big Pats Creek through to Powelltown. The entire walk is listed as “very steep and difficult” on the Walk into History map, and is recommended to be undertaken by experienced bushwalkers.
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