Community
6 June, 2023
Solstice walking tours
THE Mulgrave Shire Historical Society will be hosting guided walking tours of Gordonvale at the Sugar Solstice Country Fair next weekend.
The fair will be held at Norman Park in the heart of Gordonvale on Saturday, June 10, from 2pm- 6pm.
Julie Amadio of the society said the fair celebrated the start of the sugarcane crushing season and the historical and cultural uniqueness of Gordonvale.
“The Mulgrave Shire Historical Society will have a marquee set up in Norman Park showcasing historical photographs of the early days of the sugar industry,” she said.
“They will also have guided historical walking tours of the mosaics which line the footpaths in the Gordonvale CBD featuring the businesses of yesteryear.
“Tours will commence at the society’s marquee at 2.30pm, 3.30pm and 4.30pm and culminate at the Mulgrave Settlers Museum at 60 Gordon Street Gordonvale.”
Ms Amadio said the tours would be about 45 minutes in duration and a gold coin donation for the tours would be appreciated.
The museum will have extended trading hours and will be open from 10am until 6pm. Entry is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $30 for children.
