Northern Victoria

'Campaspe Run' HV McKay Discovery Centre
Northern Hwy, (near Railway Station), Elmore
Contact: Joan Teggerth
Ph: (03) 5432 6646
Focuses on the wool and wheat industries of the region with blacksmithing, shearing and spinning demonstrations, plus hands-on and exploratory activities for students. Video and displays trace the role of H V McKay in the history of agriculture.

'The Golden Cow' Dairy Education & Tourism Centre
Henderson Road, Tongala
Contact: Gwen Smith
Ph: (03) 5859 1100
Caters for school groups providing n insight into the dairy industry.

While every effort has been made to verify the information above, inclusion does not imply endorsement by LandLearn. Teachers should use the information as a guide only. Contact and discussion with the site management /education officers will help establish the suitability for your needs of the programs offered. Bookings are required at all sites and fees apply at most. If teachers know of other excursion and fieldwork sites we would appreciate the information, particularly for areas of the state not included and for agriculture, food and land management industries and topics not included so far. Feedback about any activities, photographs and students works for publication are also welcome.