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Some details of the various places to be visited follows but click here to find web links to some of them The Inland Botanic Gardens Unlike most botanical gardens, Australian Inland Botanic Gardens is an incorporated body administered by a committee of management. It is funded by contributions from individuals, service clubs, local governments and a grant from the Victorian Government via Parks Victoria. The establishment of a gardens of international standard will reflect this district's character by displaying, in divisions according to regions of origin, Australian and exotic species. The gardens are in the early stages of development The gardens are toured on a small train. Psyche Pumps - due to local politics this tour is not available The Fully Restored and Working Original Chaffey Steam Engine & Centrifugal Pumps The original pump and engine at Psyche were built by Tangye’s in Birmingham, England in 1885 to George Chaffey’s specifications and restored to operational condition by Sunraysia Steam Preservation Society with assistance from First Mildura Irrigation Trust. Minter Magic Asparagus, Table Grapes and Export Packing Shed, also persimmons, almonds and citrus. Lindeman’s Winery Karadoc Set on 350 vine-covered acres near the Murray River, the winery’s expansive facilities are not open for tours, but Lindemans welcomes consumers to sample the fruits of our labour at our Winery Cellar Door. Almost half a century ago, the first vines were planted at Trentham Cliffs in far west New South Wales. Jack Murphy instilled his knowledge of viticulture to the family, who
established Trentham Estate.
Gareffa's Vineyard & Winery See the entire process from growing the grapes to bottling the wine. Mungo National Park The Willandra Lakes World Heritage area, with Mungo National Park at its centre, maintains a continuous record of human occupation stretching back well over 40,000 years. Rain and wind has uncovered ancient fireplaces and hearths, as well as calcified plant matter, artefacts, stone tools and animal bones. At the 33 kilometre long crescent of the Walls of China, erosion has sculpted the sand and clay into dramatic formations. The $50.00 covers bus fare, morning tea, lunch and entry. return to ALARAMEET 2005 home page this page was last updated on 13/08/05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||