Let's Walk Long Gully

52-54 Derwent Drive, Long Gully

Let's Walk Long Gully

52-54 Derwent Drive, Long Gully

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48 m
3.22 km
Easy

Meet at the Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre and walk along the trail, the reserve and take in the sense of community and golden history.

Let's Walk Long Gully

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Summary

Meet at the Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre and walk along the trail, the reserve and take in the sense of community and golden history.

Description

Long Gully is only minutes from the heart of Bendigo.

The area has a strong mining history and had the highest concentration of quartz mines in the State of Victoria. Long Gully is known for the rich reefs of gold that were mined from 1856 to 1949.

The area was home to a large Cornish community who came to the area to mine the rich underground reefs and whose legacy is still evident in the various miners cottages that remain a highlight of the area.

St Matthew’s Church offers a Toy Library and Playgroup plus other programs that support young people and older residents to put food on their table and connect to others. Volunteers working in the community garden add to the People’s Pantry food program.

Just across the road you will find the Long Gully Post Office and Coffee Shop so why not drop in, pick-up some stamps and meet your neighbours for a coffee.

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Points of Interest

1. Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre

Get involved with your neighbours in this supportive non-judgemental environment.

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2. Long Gully Trail & Community Artwork

These works of art along the walk by local community members after significant bushfires destroyed part of their beloved suburb.

3. Water Splash Park

Water play runs December till March. Free family fun!

4. Long Gully Recreation Reserve

Get your heart rate up walking briskly on the oval then cool down at the Splash Park.

5. Derwent Drive Playspace

Basketball, climbing or sliding, find an activity for the whole family to enjoy! Enter via Dyason Court and Derwent Drive.

6. Long Gully Community Garden

Managed by the Long Gully Neighborhood Centre, the garden is a unique place for the local community to connect and enjoy doing what they love together.


Features

Public Transport Public Transport
Playground Playground
Picnic spot Picnic spot
Public toilets Public toilets
Pram friendly Pram friendly
Historical interest Historical interest
Art and culture Art and culture
Nature trail Nature trail
Park / Garden Park / Garden