2024 Canberra and Region Heritage Festival

For the 2024 Canberra and Region Heritage Festival Capital history here author, Rohan Goyne is leading history walks highlighting the depth of history in Canberra and the region. If you would like to join one of Rohan’s walks, please let him know on the email mvh3@bigpond.com.

Details of Rohan’s history walks are provided below. Ticket prices: Adult $25, Child $10, Family $45, Concession $15

THE DAY THE IRON HORSE CAME TO QUEANBEYAN

A new history walk/talk about the day the train came to Queanbeyan and its transformative effect on the town. Location: Queanbeyan Railway Station, Henderson Rd |Time: Sunday, 14 April, 10–11AM

THE READS OF THE PINES PIONEERING TALES

Hear the tales of the early Canberra family — the Reads of the Pines — now the Old Canberra Inn. Location: Park at the National Hockey Centre and meet at the Canberra Tracks sign | Time: Thursday, 18 April, 10–11AM

CANBERRA RAIDERS — A FAN’S HISTORY

A new history walk/talk for fans of the mighty Green Machine. Location: Gates of GIO Stadium, Battye St, Bruce | Time: Sunday 21 April, 11AM–12PM

CANBERRA’S COLD WAR

A popular history walk/talk returns about the role of the Naval Radio Transmission Station “Bels” in the Cold War. Location: Summit of Reservoir Hill, Wanderlust St, Lawson | Time: Tuesday 23 April, 10–11AM

5 PMs WALK

A new history walk/talk covering over 60 years of Australian history through the eyes of 5 PMs whose statues are in the Parliamentary Triangle. Location: Edmund Barton statue, Kings Avenue | Time: Sunday 28 April, 10–11AM

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