Saturday 16th April 2011
 
 Old, Old Acton PART 2


Join historian Allen Mawer for part 2 of the Old, Old Acton tour. This will be a leisurely walk around upper Acton Ridge, looking back into the early history of the area, and comparing old photos with new vistas. 

Meeting Point: Old Canberra House, Lennox Crossing, Australian National University, Acton

End: Old Canberra House

Start Time: 10:00AM     

Finish Time: 11:30AM  

Cost: Free

Bookings: Essential

Contact: Email: info@actonwalkways.com Phone: 0437 301 390
     
 
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Design at Mount Stromlo

Join ANU staff and researchers for a tour of the Mount Stromlo Observatory, with an opportunity to view some of the oldest and most significant research facilities in Canberra. End with afternoon tea at the newly-opened Scope Café (own expense).

Meeting Point: Meet at the front of the Commonwealth Solar Observatory Building, Mount Stromlo

Start Time: 12:30PM     

Finish Time: 2:30PM 

Cost: Free

Bookings: Essential

Contact: Email: info@actonwalkways.com Phone: 0437 301 390
     
 

Stories of Acton and Central Canberra, from Ancient Geology to Modern Geography


A walk around the scenic foreshores of Lake Burley Griffin’s West Basin with insights into the ancient and modern geology of Canberra provided by Dr Doug Finlayson (Geological Society ACT). End with refreshments at The National Museum (own expense). 
 

Meeting Point: Outside the entrance to the National Capital Exhibition, Regatta Point, Barrine Drive, Commonwealth Park. 

End: National Museum (20 minutes walk back to starting point)

Start Time: 2:00PM

Finish Time: 4:00PM 

Cost: Free

Bookings: Essential - numbers limited.

Contact: Email: info@actonwalkways.com Phone: 0437 301 390  
     
     
 
 
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