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Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens

GEELONG CEMETERY WALK AND TALK with CHRIS HUDGELL

Thu, 24 Apr 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Geelong Eastern Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Victoria, with scenic grounds overlooking Geelong, Corio Bay and the You Yangs, rich in history. All are welcome to join the Friends and enjoy an informative tour of Geelong Cemetery, led by entertaining guide Chris Hudgell from the Cemeteries Trust. The tour will focus on the stories of “residents” with a link to Geelong Botanic Gardens or the horticulture world of the Geelong area.

During your tour, you will have the opportunity to meet the following distinguished Geelong dignitaries

  • Carolyn Newcomb
  • James Harrison
  • Eliza Batman
  • Andrew Love
  • Daniel Bunce
  • Francis Nesbitt

As well as the above, the tour will explore more of Geelong's History by visiting other grave sites such as Foster Fyans, the Millionaire Row, Alexander Thomson and Patrick Carroll.

Complete details will be provided after payment of tickets.

Bookings are essential and due by Tuesday 22 April
Please contact the Friends' Office on 5229 0071 or
continue booking your tickets here.

Ticket Type Price
Members Geelong Cemetery Walk and Talk with Chris Hudgel<div>Thursday 24 April at 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm</div> Any Membership Required* Log in $35.00 Membership Required
Non members Geelong Cemetery Walk and Talk with Chris Hudgel
Thursday 24 April at 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm
$40.00
Total: $ 0.00
Geelong Eastern Cemetery
Eastern Cemetery, 141 Ormond Rd, East Geelong VIC 3219, Australia

Geelong Botanic Gardens, Cnr Podbury Drive and Eastern Park Circuit, GEELONG, Victoria, 3220, Australia

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