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Walcha Festival Ride - Langford Homestead

Walcha Festival Ride - Langford Homestead
Walcha Festival Ride - Langford Homestead
Oct 18

Walcha Festival Ride - Langford Homestead

Event Info
Date & Time: Oct 18 2015 at 09:00 AM - Oct 18 2015 at 12:00 PM
Event Admins: Big Sky Trailblazers
 

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    To start riding at 9:00am – noon Sunday
    Where:         Situated 1 Km south of the township of Walcha in NSW, on the original location of explorer John Oxley's 1818 camp site.  Langford is a grand two story building constructed of locally produced red brick, featuring 22 rooms and a five story central tower overlooking the circular entrance driveway and extensive surrounding gardens.

    Langford is part of the original villa wolka property, first settlement of the New England. The construction of Langford was commenced in April 1903 by contractor Mr W. Morris of Inverell, with the designs for the homestead being drawn up by Maitland architect Mr JW Scobie. The completion of Langford ready occupancy by the owner Mr W. Fletcher was announced in October 1904.

    Cost:          ATHRA Member $10 – all of this will be donated to Wespac Helicopters,
    Day Rider $36 - $6 of this money to Wespac Helicopters

    Ride:          No one to be on their horse until they have registered and paid and filled in all forms

                       Through scenic country side and streams. 

                       If coming the day before you can stay at the Showgrounds ring Walcha Tourist Centre

    Rating:      1 – 2 easy

    Meeting:    There will be people to direct parking.  Floats into second entry gate, then veer right after 100 metres and head towards the woolshed, then go through gate after the woolshed.

    Yarding:    Tie to float

    Water:       Bring buckets

    Food:         Food for sale from 7am and there is a “Long Lunch At Langford” which starts at 12.30pm and costs $55, its a three course meal with drinks

    Facilities:   Lots happening, if you are interested in a tour of Langford its costs $11 and bookings essential

    Dogs:         Dogs not allowed

    RSVP:       Email Ian ijm@activ8.net.au

  • Category
    Australia Wide Events
  • Location & full address
    Langford Homestead, Thunderbolts Way, Walcha
  • Date & Time
    Oct 18 2015 at 09:00 AM - Oct 18 2015 at 12:00 PM
  • Event Admins
    Big Sky Trailblazers

 

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