Cammino di Hepburn (Hepburn Walking Tour) at 5pm each Friday

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Cammino di Hepburn (Hepburn Walking Tour) at 5pm each Friday — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

This walking tour was originally commissioned by the non for profit Swiss Italian Fiesta – an annual festival that celebrates the Swiss and Italian culture, history and heritage of the village

The walking tour is the only experience of this nature on offer in the village

We explore the remarkable Swiss and Italian history, culture and stories in Hepburn. Its an engaging guided small group walk and talk. Guests see some of the stunning architectural styles that define this village and hear about the early settlers lives and stories.

Guests will recognise the pre colonial period and first nations culture and history of this special and unique location. Guest houses, hotels, churches and schools along with their artwork and stories will give visitors new insight into the Hepburn Village.

Exclusive access to highly sought after historical sites

We will finish at a "local watering hole" to quench your thirst

(drinks at bar prices & not included in this ticket)

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–25
Guide: English
Operated by: Alice's Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–9 years) · Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: $4 from each tickets sold goes to the Swiss Italian Festa
Included: Access to buildings (when available)
Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Hepburn Springs

10 min

Start at Luccini's Old Macaroni Factory (opposite the Savoia Hotel @ 64 Main Rd Hepburn Springs):

Where we explore the remarkable Swiss and Italian history, culture and stories in Hepburn? Join us for an engaging guided small group walk and talk. You will see some of the stunning architectural styles that define this village and hear about the early settlers lives and stories. Recognise the pre colonial period and first nations culture and history of this special and unique location. Guest houses, hotels, churches and schools along with their artwork and stories will give you new insight into the Hepburn Village.
Hepburn Springs

15 min

The Old Macaroni Factory

Heritage-listed Italiante buidling dating to the 1850s

the oldest commercial Italian building in Australia

stunning murals from the Luccini brothers dating to the 1850s
Stop 3

5 min Admission included

The third version of the original and first guest house in Hepburn Springs

Now an Edwardian Style Hotel, lovingly restored and decorated befitting the granduer of the Italian Royal Family of the era
Stop 4

5 min Admission included

The height of 1930s modernity and home to Clara and Victor Zelman

Find out the connection of this cottage to Alberto Zelman founder of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Stop 5

15 min

Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel

1930s art deco hotel

the original site of the 1880's Rolleris Mineral Springs Hotel
Stop 6

10 min Admission included

Villa Parma

1864s Italianate Masterpiece

from the palazzi style fo the Italian renaissance, right in the heart of central Victoria Australia