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Geelong & the Bellarine, Victoria

Fyansford Paper Mill Heritage Tours

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Exterior view of buildings at the the Barwon Paper Mill which opended in 1876, Fyansford, Geelong
Fyansford Paper Mill Heritage Tour

Fyansford Paper Mill Heritage Tours

Price

Free

Dates

Dates to be announced

Description

The Fyansford Paper Mill paper mill complex on the banks of the Barwon River in Geelong, was constructed between 1876 to 1878 using locally cut bluestone and brick, and comprises the original mill buildings, manager's house, six workers' cottages, a bluestone water race with turbine, tower and stone weir. Its Heritage Victoria listing underlines its importance. The Paper Mill buildings and water race are an impressive example of industrial architecture of the time. Manufacturing began in 1878 with early paper made from rags and cloth, then shredded before being processed. Your tour will take you through this heritage listed site to follow the paper making trail and hear stories and historic details along the way. The Fyansford Paper Mill is now home to a collection of artisan workshops and galleries, a winery and restaurant, a café, a wellness centre and more. Tours conducted by Highton Rotary Club and volunteers. Tours will finish at the Door Gallery Café where you can enjoy a tea or coffee and a light lunch or head to the Fyansford Hotel for a meal.

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Location details

  • ABN: 15 081 754 300
Address

Address

100 Lower Paper Mills Road, Geelong & the Bellarine, Fyansford, Victoria, Australia, 3218

Phone

Phone

0407 335 198
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