Toolamba - Little Town, Big Heart Walk

Start / Finish: Gabriel Southon Reserve, Wren Street. Begin your walk at the roundabout near the Primary School.
Distance: 1.9km. Follow the path outlined on the map.
Surface / Access: Varied including designated footpaths, but mostly gravel, dirt or sealed road shoulders. Daunts Bend track is accessed via gates and is uneven forest tracks. Terrain is flat. This walk is not considered accessible.

Toolamba Little Town, Big Heart Walk Map

Points of Interest (shown on map):
1 Original railways pump (restored) which supplied Toolamba’s water from 1880 – 1972, was originally located on the Goulburn River adjacent to the Railway Bridge. Also, one of five original kerosene lamp posts used to light Main Street from late 19th century until electricity came in July 1952.
2 Mural, painted by the students of the Toolamba PS Grade 5/6 in 2005, depicting what Toolamba means to them.
3 Daunts Bend Forest. This bush track may give you the chance to view wildlife such as kangaroos and possums in their natural environment.
4 Lions Walk. Constructed by the local Lions club.
5 The Junction Hotel / Store, built in 1881 by Mr Currie.
6 Toolamba Railway Station platform, can still be seen to the south. The rail from Seymour to Shepparton opened on 13 January 1880 and included a platform for the town with a branchline to Tatura. The Station building was built in 1882 and in 1926 employed 21 people. The Station closed in 1987 and the buildings demolished.
7 Wren’s General Store, built in 1891 by Ralph Longstaff. The store still has the old world charm inside.
8 Lest We Forget Memorial gates.

Walk Note: This walk provides access to Geocaches.
Hazards: Care is required when crossing all roads and walking on road shoulders. Be aware of snakes during the warmer months.