Step into the mythical world of Wiregrass and discover the place and stories that inspired one of Australia's most celebrated cartoonists.

Led by local volunteers, this interactive guided walking tour brings Percy Leason's famous Wiregrass cartoons to life while exploring the social history of rural Victoria during the 1920s and 1930s.

As you walk along Commercial Street, you'll discover how bush towns such as Kaniva, experienced a period of enormous change. Motor cars replaced horses, electricity transformed daily life, and people endured the hardships of the Great Depression. Through humour and keen observation, Percy Leason captured these changes in his famous Wiregrass cartoons, captured how ordinary people navigated this changing world.

The tours run for approximately 450 metres. It is suitable for all ages, and suitable for most fitness levels with seating available at some locations along the route. Bookings essential.

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  • Carpark
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly - Enquire
  • Public Toilet
  • Customised
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  • Walking and Biking Tours

Accessibility

  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

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41 Commercial Street East, , 3419
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