Posts Tagged ‘Kanawinka Global Geopark’

Skipton Market

Added: May  3, 2013   |Posted by Admin |  Comment(s) 0

2010 Australia Day Award winning Skipton Market is held the second Saturday of each month from 9am to 1pm.

Presented with the Australia Day Award by Corangamite Shire Council the market is run by the Skipton Progress Association.

When: The second Saturday of each month

Time: 9am to 1pm

Where: Mechanics Hall, Anderson Street, Skipton


Open Days at Mount Elephant

Added: Apr  30, 2013   |Posted by Admin |  Comment(s) 0

Mount Elephant

Mount Elephant - Derrinallum

Open Days for Mt Elephant

When: The first Sunday of each month

Time: 1pm to 4pm

Where: Mount Elephant, Derrinallum


Tour Kanawinka Geopark

Added: Aug  4, 2011   |Posted by Admin |  Comment(s) 0

You can now tour the extensive Kanawinka Geopark through Meridian Tours and learn about the fascinating geology, Aboriginal culture, pretty country towns and much more!

To find out more about Meridian Tours please visit:
http://www.meridiantours.com.au/


Visitor Guide now available as PDF

Added: Nov  24, 2010   |Posted by Admin |  Comment(s) 0

Kanawinka Global Geopark Visitor Guide

Kanawinka Global Geopark Visitor Guide

The Visitor Guide to the Kanawinka Global Geopark is now available to be downloaded as a PDF. The Guide is a comprehensive, 28 page publication about this remarkable region that provides the visitor with details about all five Geopark precincts and includes a map of the Geopark that highlights more than 50 significant Geosites.

For further information:  Kanawinka Global Geopark Visitor Guide (PDF 1.85MB 28pages)


Workshop: Geotourism, Geoparks, Geotrails

Added: Jul  6, 2010   |Posted by Admin |  Comment(s) 0

Australian Geoparks Network

Australian Geoparks Network

The new theme of the upcoming workshop will be ‘Geotourism, Geoparks and Geotrails: A Way Forward for Australia’.

Close of Registration has been extended to July 3rd, 2010 (see PDF below).

An Agenda for the Workshop is now available (see PDF below)

The workshop will include reports from both Australia and overseas, as well as discuss the ramifications of the decision by the EPHC in November 2009 in relation to Geoparks in Australia.

For further information, Invitation and Registration Form:

Invitation and Registration to Workshop (50KB)

For the Agenda:

Workshop Agenda (46KB)

When: Friday 9th and Saturday 10th July, 2010

Commencing at 9:00am

Where: Mid City Conference Centre

Mid City Motor Inn

Warrnambool – Victoria


Fun4Kids Children’s Festival

Added: Jun  6, 2010   |Posted by Admin |  Comment(s) 0

Awarded the ‘Best Community Event in Australia’ at the 2009 Australian Event Awards the Fun4Kids Children’s Festival will run from Sunday June 27th to Sunday July 4th in Warrnambool.

The festival is a not-for-profit event made possible by the Warrnambool City Council with the assistance of  many helpers and supporters.

For further information: Fun4Kids Children’s Festival


Sustainable Gardening

Added: Jun  3, 2010   |Posted by Admin |  Comment(s) 1

Sustainable Gardening

Sustainable Gardening

Corangamite Shire will launch its Sustainable Gardening Guide on Thursday 24th June 2010 at the Skipton Golf Club.

Sustainable Gardening expert Donna Ellis of the SW TAFE in Glenormiston will speak at the event.

A Greening Australia event proudly supported by  Corangamite Shire the event arrival time is 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start and closing at 9:00pm.

Interested persons MUST REGISTER to attend as PLACES ARE LIMITED. Registration is required by Friday 18th June.

Refreshments and supper are provided but any dietary requirements need to be advised please.

When: Thursday 24th June 2010

Times: Arrival 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start until 9:00pm

Where: Skipton Golf Club, Geelong Road, Skipton

Featuring: Donna Ellis of SW TAFE in Glenormiston

For further information: Sustainable Gardening Flyer (719kb)


Native Plant Propagation

Added: Jun  3, 2010   |Posted by Admin |  Comment(s) 1

Native Plants Propagation

Native Plants Propagation

Mike Robinson-Koss of Otway Greening Nursery will be sharing his knowledge about growing native plants on Sunday 27th June 2010 at a native plant propagation event at Brucknell (West of Timboon).

A Greening Australia event proudly supported by Corangamite Shire the event arrival time is 9:45am for a 10:00am start and closing at 3:00pm.

Interested persons MUST REGISTER to attend as PLACES ARE LIMITED. Registration is required by Friday 18th June.

Refreshments and lunch are provided but any dietary requirements need to be advised please.

When: Sunday 27th June 2010

Times: Arrival 9:45am for a 10:00am start until 3:00pm

Where: Brucknell Scout Camp, Timboon-Nullawarre Road, Brucknell (West of Timboon)

Featuring: Mike Robinson-Koss of Otway Greening Nursery

For further information: Native Plant Propagation Flyer (149kb)


Photographic Show at Skipton

Added: May  8, 2010   |Posted by Admin |  Comment(s) 0

Skipton Photographic Show is to be held on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th May 2010 at the Skipton Mechanics Hall, Anderson Street, Skipton.

There will be a guest speaker, a display of cameras through the ages and refreshments available.

For entry forms, schedules and all enquiries contact Vice President of the Skipton Progress Association Val Day on 53 402336.

For further information Skipton Photographic Show (142KB)

When: Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th May 2010

Where: Skipton Mechanics Hall, Anderson Street, Skipton


‘south 38 1/3′ Photography Exhibition

Added: Apr  11, 2010   |Posted by Admin |  Comment(s) 0

south 38 1/3 Photography Exhibition

south 38 1/3 Photography Exhibition

“south 38 1/3″ Photography Exhibition
- celebrating the diversity and majesty of the local coastline as viewed by four emerging photographers

When: 27th April – 21st May 2010

Opening times: 9am – 5pm

Where: Portland Arts Centre, corner of Bentinck and Glenelg Streets

Artists featured: Ian Bail, Kelly Edwards, Kirsty Hill and Jen Merrett

For further information: south 38 1/3 Photography Exhibition Flyer (632 kB)


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