Picnic and uncover the past

ENJOY a picnic lunch at Nimons Bridge and uncover the history of the region, with a tour organised by the Woady Yaloak Historical Society.

The tour will leave from Smythesdale by bus, stopping at the Railway Hotel, Linton for drinks and canapes.

It will then continue to Nimons Bridge for a picnic lunch catered by Thru the Gate Café, Smythesdale, using local produce, and there will be a bar on site.

The tour will then return to Smythesdale for drinks and music at the Court House Hotel.

“We just thought it would be nice to promote this area because a lot of people don’t think about coming out,” said committee member Lin Hocking-Turnbull.

“We’ve got a lot to offer in this area and there are a lot of nice, free activities.”

 

The picnic is part of Central Highlands Growers and Producers Hub’s Forage and Feast festival.

Nimons Bridge was built in 1890 as part of the Ballarat-Linton railway line and is more than 100 metres long, standing 19 metres above the Woady Yaloak River.

Society member Graham Turnbull said he hopes the event encourages people to get outside and explore the region.

“It’s more so to get people out of the city, into the fresh air to see what’s in the country,” he said.

The event will be held Sunday 16 February. Tickets cost $110 and can be purchased at bit.ly/3C4zdPf.

For more information, contact Ms Hocking-Turnball via 0448 527 123.