Wandong - Pickett Walk
A 250m secluded track located beside the Wandong Railway Station with native plants and interpretative signage describing Wandong's railway history.
The path is named after local man, Frank Pickett, who came to Wandong with his young family in 1935. He served Wandong and its district as its station master for 21 years, which made him its longest serving station master. He played a role in every worthwhile activity in the local community, especially the school, the cricket club, the tennis club and the athletics carnivals and played the banjo in Wandong's , local dance band. He served the community with dedication, skill, knowledge and unfailing cheerfulness.
Map of Route
Points of Interest along the route are:
1. Signage - Start of Walk
Signage to indicate the start of the walk
2. Bench Seat
Place to sit.
3. Signage - Rail Comes to Wandong
Informative sign about Wandong Train Station.
4. Bench Seat
Place to sit
5. Signage - Pickett Walk
Information about Frank Pickett
6. Signage and Bench Seat
Sign of Wandong and a place to sit
7. Bench Seats
Multiple bench seating along track
8. Aboriginal Art
Decorative posts
9. Bridge
Decorative bridge
10. Signage - Wandong Primary School
Information about Wandong Primary School established in 1871.
11. Signage - Wandong to Mt Disappointment
Informative sign
12. Signage - Australian Seasoned Timber Company
Informative sign
13. Signage - Victorian Terra Cotta Lumber Company
Informative Sign
14. Signage - Wandong Hall
Informative Sign
15. Bench Seat
Place to sit
16. Bench Seat
Place to sit
17. Picnic Area
Sheltered picnic table
18. Historic Artefact - Cart
Historic cart with signage
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are permitted on leash.
Photos:
Location
3315 Epping-Kilmore Road, Wandong 3758 Map
