Sun 1 Nov · 9:30am
West Wallsend Workers Club · West Wallsend
a kilometre of local history, mine site to hotel
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Put on your walking shoes and join the West Wallsend District Heritage Group for a fascinating guided walk through historic West Wallsend. This easy 1km stroll explores the town’s rich heritage, uncovering the stories behind some of its most significant landmarks and more than 125 years of local history.
Discover the birthplace of West Wallsend as you visit the original Wallsend Colliery mine site, the earliest township subdivision, the historic West Wallsend Hotel, the former railway station, tram terminus, and more. Along the way, learn how these places shaped the development of the community and helped define the town we know today.
Presented as part of the History Illuminated Festival
Cost: Adult - $10 plus booking fee
Children under 18 - $5 plus booking fee
All proceeds go to the West Wallsend District Heritage Group
Note: All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Where: Meet at the West Wallsend Workers Club, 53 Carrington St, West Wallsend. Parking is available in the Worker’s Club carpark.
This is an outdoor activity:
Weather: In case of inclement weather, WWDHG will give a talk in the 1st floor auditorium, at the West Wallsend Workers Club next to Soldier’s Memorial Park. The Club has disabled access.
About the presenter: WWDHG is a volunteer organisation that preserves and interprets the history of Westy: an area stretching from Holmesville to Minmi. Proceeds go towards supporting West…
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When is Birthplace of our Town, Westy - West Wallsend Walking Tour?
Sun 1 Nov 2026, 9:30am.
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West Wallsend Workers Club, West Wallsend, NSW.
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