Shepparton History Walk
Shepparton History Walk
This short tour is of some sites of historical significance to Shepparton.
Summary
This short tour is of some sites of historical significance to Shepparton.
Description
The walk is on designated footpaths with a small section being gravel, follow the path along Welsford Street, Shepparton.
4137 Views
Points of Interest
1. The Hawdon and Bonney Cairn
A monument commemorates the camping place of Joseph Hawdon and Charles Bonney, the first Europeans to venture onto the townsite while overlanding cattle from Albury to Adelaide on 13 January 1838.
2. Shepparton Urban Water Works
Shepparton Urban Water Works was established here in 1889. The pump building remains and is now home to Goulburn Valley Water. A public water refill and drinking fountain is located here.
3. Forester's Hall
Shepparton's oldest remaining building was built in 1873 and is now home to the Shepparton Museum. It was previously used as a lodge room, court house, dance hall, church and a newspaper office.
4. The old Shepparton Wharf (1880) and the site of McGuires Punt
Operated between 1850 and 1876.
5. Joseph Furphy Monument and his beloved Wilga tree
The famous Australian novel Such is Life was penned at this very spot in 1903, under Joseph's pen name of Tom Collins.
6. Rose gardens
Rose gardens and commemorative plaque established by the womenfolk of Shepparton to honour the visit by her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 5 March 1954.
7. Shepparton Memorial Park
One of the featured sculptures depicts Sergeant Gordon Ayre MM of Shepparton, helping Private Wally Johnson across the Francisco River at Salamaua PNG on 20 August 1943.
Features
Drinking water available
Seating available
Public toilets
Pram friendly
Historical interest
Park / Garden
