Murder Mystery in The Wonnangatta Valley

Activity Details

Dinosaur Muesum
TypeTrip
Grade3
Start Date & Time21/03/2027 at 8:00 am
End Date28/03/2027
Max Vehicles10
Assembly LocationDinosaur Muesum

Description

The Theme is who killed who and why. The Wonnangatta murders occurred in late 1917 and 1918, in the remote Wonnangatta Valley. The victims were Jim Barclay, the manager of Wonnangatta Station,[1] and John Bamford, a cook and general hand. Barclay was a well-respected and much-liked bushman, while Bamford was regarded with suspicion, and was known to be easily roused into violent tempers. The case has never been solved. Day 1 Transit from Canberra to a free camp at Smoko camp. Day 2 Transit to Wonnangatta Station Day 3 Transit to Howitt hut Day 4 Transit to Licola Day 5 Transit to Dargo River Inn via some grade 4 tracks Day 6 Transit to Swift Creek via Haunted stream Day 7 Transit to Mitta Mitta free camp via Wombat Post Office Day 8 Transit Canberra Camping fees will apply at Licola, Dargo River Inn and Swift Creek Vehicles must have minimum of All Terrain tyres in good condition and the vehicle must have been lifted The mountain environment can change at any time so be prepared for hot and possibly cold extreme conditions with potential for Rain, Snow, High Winds, Flooding, Extreme Creek Crossings, Deep Bog Holes, and Bush Fires. Possible early trip closures due to potentially dangerous conditions can occur. No Camper Trailors

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