This is the previously off-limits explosives and gunpowder storage complex on the banks of the Maribyrnong River.
When? Sunday November 2, 10.45am for 11.00 start (sharp, don’t get locked out). Duration: 90 minutes
Where? Magazine Way, Maribyrnong, car park near Pelican Lane. Meet at green doors, north side of the perimeter wall, 300m from car park.
Cost? $25 per person.
Duration? 90mins.
Booking: Book and pay at Humantix now, not on the day! https://events.humanitix.com/explore-jack-s-magazine-group-tour/tickets?dateId=686b4a554417d6c3b0e53244
Only 20 places available for both RCKE and the public – book now or you could miss out. Make sure you book for Nov. 2, not the Sept/Oct tours. Then let Tony know you've booked.
The Heritage site is on 12ha on the banks of the Maribyrnong River. Started in 1878, its chambers with their double bluestone walls provided safe storage to Victoria’s mining industry and our defence in the two world wars -- the site became known as the “Arsenal of Australia”. It was decommissioned in the 1990s and off-limits until this year when monthly small-group guided tours were permitted.
Our expert on-site guide will walk us through the warren of buildings, tunnels, river canals for barge-loads, tramways, docks, giant earth blast walls and tall bluestone perimeter wall. The designers aimed to send any blast upwards and not sideways. Is it safe? Well, no explosions since 1878 to date.
Much of the tour is out-of-doors.. Note there’s a slope or two so basic fitness and sturdy shoes are needed. Toilets available. Queries: Tony Thomas tthomas061@gmail.com