Free Wyong Town Centre Heritage Tours
Peek into life in Wyong over 100 years ago through free walking, virtual reality and self-guided tours.
Location
Albert's Café & Take-away
4 Railway Square Wyong, NSW 2259 AustraliaAbout this event
Heritage Month returns to Wyong for 2024! You’re invited to explore the rich history of Wyong town centre though an interactive Virtual Reality experience or an in-person walk conducted by Wyong Family History Group.
Walking tour
As part of Heritage Month, take a fascinating guided walking tour around historic Wyong learning about its establishment and development since 1887. The guided tours will be hosted by the Wyong Family History Group and will give you a peek into life in Wyong over 100 years ago.
Commencing from Albert's Cafe next to Wyong Train Station, the tour takes about 90 minutes passing most of the town’s historic buildings along the way. The walk will follow the Pacific Highway, before heading up Alison Road and finishing on Margaret Street at the Post Office. Your guides have photographs of early Wyong which make the learning experience more enjoyable.
Afterwards, you may like to take some time to read about Wyong's history further on our historical signs, stop for lunch at one of the town’s many eateries or browse some of the unique stores in the heart of the town centre.
Places are limited to 15 people per tour and registrations are essential. Book now.
When: 11am–12:30pm on
Sun 21 April, Sun 28 April, Sun 5 May, Tue 7 May and Tue 14 May
VR experience
Drop into Wyong Town Centre (Alison Rd opposite Town Park) on selected Sundays to explore Wyong's rich history through a Virtual Reality tour. This accessible experience uses eye-tracking technology to immerse you in Wyong and allow you to explore hey heritage elements.
No booking required
When: 10am–2pm on Sun 21 April, Sun 28 April and Sun 5 May
Self guided tour
There is also a self-guided Wyong Heritage Tour that can be embarked on at any time! Heritage signs within the Town Centre direct you to a digital flyer or audio tour. Simply follow the signposted stops to help you step back into the shoes of locals in the 19th century.
No booking required
When: Anytime
Find out more: Wyong Heritage Walk | Things to do | Love Central Coast
Frequently asked questions
This walking tour will be conducted outdoors. If you are unwell, we please ask that you do not attend the tour.
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You can contact anna.baer@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au with any questions relating to this event (during business hours). If you have any issue or concern outside of business hours or on the event day, please make yourself known to your tour guide on the day and we will do our best to accommodate you.