City of Hume

Hume City Council

Walking and Cycling Maps
The ‘Discover Your City Walking, Cycling, Places of Interest’ maps are available from Hume’s Customer Service Centres and Leisure Centres or click on the below link to download.

The two maps cover Hume City; one for Sunbury/Bulla and one for Broadmeadows/Craigieburn. The maps show places of interest including pathways.

For further information on walking and cycling tracks please phone on 9744 2291 or visit the Sunbury Visitor Information Centre at 43 Macedon Street, Sunbury

Alternatively, visit a Hume City Council Customer Service Centre at:

Broadmeadows
1079 Pascoe Vale Road
Broadmeadows

Sunbury
40 Macedon Street
Sunbury

Craigieburn
83-85 Craigieburn Road West
Craigieburn

The Hume City Council Customer Service Centre can be contacted on 9205 2200

Links
Discover Your City Map – Sunbury/Bulla
Discover Your City Map – Broadmeadows/Craigieburn

Walking and Cycling Strategy
Hume City Council has a strong commitment to the development and advancement of health and wellbeing of its residents and considers the activity of walking and cycling to be an integral part of a healthy and sustainable community.

Walking is one of the easiest and cheapest forms of exercise. It is currently the most popular form of physical activity across the nation and Hume City is no exception. The benefits of more people walking include increased social connectivity, an improved sense of safety, as well as the health benefits of exercising which results in a healthier, happier and safer community.

Building strong, vibrant and prosperous communities is an overarching objective of Hume City Council. Council is currently developing a Walking and Cycling strategy that will guide the future planning, development and enhancement of walking and cycling environments across the City.

Walking groups
Heart Foundation Walking Groups

Monday Walkers – Sunbury
Monday 9.15am at the Village Green
Contact Marion on 9744 2892

Friday Walkers – Sunbury
Friday 8.15am at the corner Elizabeth Drive and Reservoir Road
Contact Marion on 9744 2892

Wonderful Olsen Walkers – Broadmeadows
Thursday 1pm at Community Neighbourhood Renewal
Contact Kerry on 0402 613 765

Turkish Community Group – Meadow Heights
Monday 10am at Dianella Community Health
Contact Aysel on 0405 380 126

For information regarding more walking groups, check with your local Neighbourhood House and Community Centre.

For contact details visit the Hume City Council website:
http://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Page/page.asp?Page_Id=589&h=0

Heritage and History
Sunbury Heritage Walks
Sunbury has many walking trails featuring historic sites such as the dry stone terrace walls, fords and wineries. There are fantastic views from the top of the volcanic Mt Holden or the escarpment above Jacksons Creek. The Nook is a lovely place to enjoy a walk and a picnic.

For further information ask at the Sunbury Visitor Information Centre for the Sunbury Heritage Walks brochure.

Contact: 03 9744 2291
Location: 43 Macedon Street, Sunbury. Melway Ref Map 382 F4.

A Walk Around Old Broadmeadows Village
Now known as Westmeadows, the Old Broadmeadows Village was developed in 1850.

Pick up a copy of “A Walk around Old Broadmeadows Village” from the Broadmeadows Historical Society.

Contact Elayne Whatman Phone: 0405 780 711.
Location: Westmeadows Town Centre. Melways Ref: Map 6 A6

Victoria University
Take a walk around this historic site that was originally built in 1864 for use as an institution for psychiatric patients. The beautifully preserved buildings have been transformed into a modern University.

Location: Circular Drive, Sunbury. Melway Ref: Map 382 E8

Cultural Projects & Public Art
With such rich cultural diversity, a fascinating history and variety of landscapes, it is little wonder that innovative cultural projects flourish in Hume City.

There are a number of public art pieces that you can visit.

The Galgi-ngarrak Yirranboi Tree
The Galgi-ngarrak Yirranboi Tree sculpture was named by local Gunung-William-Balluck Elder Norm Hunter, who has since joined the Spirits of his ancestors.

The name means ‘Backbone of Tomorrow’. The tree represents growth in the rapidly developing Hume City community, as well as the establishing of new roots by the many migrants and refugees who live in the region.

The Galgin-ngarrak Yirranboi Tree can be viewed at the Hume Global Learning Centre, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows.

This project was funded by VicHealth and Arts Victoria.

Garden of Friends
The Garden of Friends takes its inspiration from traditional Middle Eastern courtyard gardens and reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the local Meadow Heights community. It was designed for the courtyard at Visy Cares Learning Centre and has created an excellent opportunity for greater cross cultural understanding, as well as the basis for a beautiful and tranquil public space.

Dallas Public Art Project
As part of the redevelopment of the Dallas Shopping Centre, Council has received grants from VicHealth and Community Jobs Program to install public art at the Centre.

The redevelopment of the Dallas Shopping Centre was identified as an initiative in the ‘Better Living in Dallas and Broadmeadows: A Plan for Urban Renewal’ plan. The aim of the redevelopment is to improve the look and feel of the Shopping Centre, improve the viability of the local businesses and celebrate the cultural diversity of the local community.

A Sense of Place – Sculpture
This sculpture piece is located in the grounds of the historic Homestead Community and Learning Centre.

The sculpture is constructed of found objects unearthed by the artist and local residents from behind the old Homestead. Pieces of broken china, bits of farm machinery, bones and even shells have all been worked into the piece. The gold base symbolizes the wealth of the earth, the Indigenous painting is in recognition of the traditional owners, the sun and moon represent the passing of time and the lock symbolizes the opening of door by those before us.

The Homestead Community and Learning Centre is located at 30 Whiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park. Melway Ref Map 179 G7. Phone: 9205 2760.

Four Winds – Flags and Mosaics
In 2003 the Homestead Community Arts and Cultural Centre commenced a project that would celebrate the cultural diversity of the people connected with the Homestead, and celebrate its unique location on a windy hill. Funded by the Australian Council, the project engaged mosaic artist Dimitri Karamtros to work with community members to create designs for mosaic bases to four flagpoles. Through community workshops a series of four flag designs were produced depicting themes of family, migration, performance and community caring. The colourful flags and their mosaic bases now mark the entrance to the Homestead.