Follow the path of the powerlines, those conduits which transport electricity generated by coal power stations in Victoria’s energy hub – the Latrobe Valley – to our homes in cities and towns around Victoria.
Come with us on a tour to learn about the region’s energy history, the legacy of coal mining on Gunaikurnai Country, and the power of people in these communities to reimagine and lead the shift to a new renewable energy future.
Date: Sunday 30th November
Time: 10:00am meeting point at Moe Train Station – 3:45pm drop off to Morwell Train Station (on the Gippsland Vline)
Cost: Free (just pay for your own train ticket)
You have the option of driving yourself to the starting point at Moe train station or you can catch the train and get off at Moe Station where you will be picked up by car. The event will finish at 3:30pm, when there will be transport back to the Morwell Train station for departure just before 4pm.
What:
🦺 The tour will visit various sights of the long-time energy production hub of Victoria. You will get a close-up look at the Yallourn Power station, then get to look out across the adjacent coal mine from the Yallourn Lookout, whilst hearing stories of the region’s energy history.
🌿 We’ll then head to Edward Hunter Park to enjoy a peaceful walk and a Welcome to Country in our beautiful natural environment.
🥗 Finally, we will finish up by gathering at the Kernot Lake Immigration Park in Morwell to join with our annual Gippsland End-of-Year Enviro celebration (from 1:30 – 3:30pm), where you’ll meet with local climate and environment champs for some food and yarns.
All are welcome, this is a family friendly event, and if you have friends who you would like to join us? Feel free to forward this invite to them. Just please be sure to make sure you RSVP for each person attending, so we can account for carpooling and catering.