Impressionists Paris Exhibition - Bendigo Visit
About this event
A Saturday train trip to Bendigo to view this possibly once-in-a-lifetime and world-class exhibition, at their art gallery, visiting the Paris: Impressions of Life: 1880 - 1925 exhibition, with paintings by unknown impressionist artists working there, recording the huge social change, urban development and artistic innovation of the period. A late pub lunch nearby to follow before the return train journey to Melbourne.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 2 km circuit walk between Bendigo Station and the gallery, with opportunity for visiting more around-town sites if time permits.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Catching the 9.05am Bendigo/Echuca V/Line train from Southern Cross for the approximately 2 hour journey to Bendigo arriving 11am, we have an hour to stroll through town to reach Bendigo Art Gallery for mid-day. You will need to book your exhibition ticket on-line for the 12pm session Paris exhibition ahead of 29 June, $30 full price, $25 concession. Providing you with 1.5 hrs to view the exhibition, we will make our way across the road and up to the Rifle Brigade Hotel for a leisurely lunch and drink before making our way back to Bendigo Station for the 16:01 train back to Melbourne.
BOOKING: By Thursday 27th June to facilitate the pub booking. To register click on Get Tickets.
Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings.
FURTHER INFORMATION: The leader will contact those who have booked closer to the time should there be any updates.
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Front carriage of the 9:05am Bendigo V/Line train at Southern Cross Station.
MAP REFERENCE: Google maps:
- Southern Cross Station: maps.app.goo.gl/F8prTPFLvqHo4uVy6
- Bendigo Station: maps.app.goo.gl/BTe6SGPs43SNS7VE6
- Bendigo Art Gallery: maps.app.goo.gl/ZECfqpnjCEXuWj9b7
DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 151 km, approximately 1 hour 47 minutes by train. Driving is via the Calder Fwy.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Front carriage of the 9:05am Bendigo V/Line train, at Southern Cross; would recommend getting there half an hour early to ensure you get a seat on a normally very crowded 3-carriage train. Train options for returning to Melbourne are: 15:26, 16:01 and 16:26.
FOOD: Pub lunch, but carry a few snacks and water for the train journey.
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast.
LEADER: Michael C. | Email LeaderMichaelC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions.
Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.
HOME BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS MEMBERSHIPS
