AGHS Vic - From Dandenong to the Dandenongs

Heritage Hill Precinct comprises the 1869 house, 'Laurel Lodge’, and the 1936 house ‘Benga.’ The beautiful garden at Benga has design elements inspired by Edna Walling and Laurel Lodge has magnificent specimen trees planted in the 19th century.

Guided tours of the houses, the gardens and the exhibition ‘Trees - a Canopy Extraordinaire’.

 Morning tea on arrival

Picnic lunch

Culraven in Olinda was built in the 1920s.  The property was partially set out by Edna Walling and demonstrates many features attributed to her influence. Her stonemason colleagues, Ellis Stones and Eric Hammond set out the stone features and constructed a stone wall and the gate posts, respectively.

Afternoon tea with the owners

DEPARTURE: 9.00 am sharp Russell St Extension Bus Loop (behind Ian Potter Gallery)

RETURN: Approx. 5:00 pm depending on traffic

INCLUDES: Notes, morning tea, boxed lunch, and afternoon tea

BYO: Water bottle, mug, name badge and suitable clothing and shoes as some of the paths can be slippery

NOTE: Travelling in a mini bus due to Olinda road restrictions

No Refunds after 27 March