MANAWA

Manawa

Manawa, Clydesdale Road, Hilldene, Victoria 3659, Australia (See above for a map and below for details of how to get there.)

Ken and Elizabeth Mellor open their home occasionally for friends to meet in the lovely surroundings of the Awakening Network's 50 hectare property.

The local kangaroos are always in evidence and a feature for city dweller and those from overseas who have not seen them "in the wild" before. The venue is set in a typical Australian bush setting, where you will be able to recharge yourself on the extraordinary power and tranquility of the place.

Via the Hume freeway, the trip takes about one hour from the northern suburbs of Melbourne and, via City Link and with a good run, only about one and a quarter hours from just south of the city. Good, affordable transport by train is also available.

FOOTNOTE ABOUT FIRES: Manawa is well prepared should a bush fire occur. Also, if something threatens, there is a well established fire plan designed as far as possible to ensure everyone's safety. The major risk from fires is during the Summer months from January to March.

Directions for Travelling by Road from Melbourne:

The trip is about 1¼ hours from Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

1. Head North on the Hume Freeway (M31) from Melbourne

2. Take the C384 exit that goes to Seymour/Puckapunyal/Tooborac

3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the Seymour-Tooborac Rd (C384)

4. Head towards Puckapunyal for 2.5 kilometres

5. Turn left onto the Seymour-Pyalong Rd and continue for 4.4 km.

6. Turn right into Daisyburn Rd., the fourth road on the right and continue for 1.5 km

7. Turn right into Clydesdale Rd., and continue for 600 m.

8. Turn right into the second gate on the right. The number ‘60’ is on the fence to the left of the gate.

9. Go to the end of the drive. (Close the gate behind you if it is closed when you arrive.)

TRAVELLING BY TRAIN

A good train service runs from Melbourne to Seymour railway station. The journey takes about an hour and a quarter. You catch the train at the Southern Cross Station in Spencer Street, Melbourne. Or, if you are arriving at the airport, you catch the train at Broadmeadows Station, which is a short taxi ride from the airport.

GET A RIDE ON AN AIRPORT SHUTTLE

You can get a ride on an airport shuttle. The bus picks up at the airport and Seymour, and drops off at Seymour and the airport. The rates are very reasonable and you can book one-way or return trips.

To book you can telephone on +61 3 5831 7374 or CLICK HERE and go to the Seymour timetable near the top and slightly to the left.