Tours starting 31st July 2026 - 11am Fridays 

Book a Guided Wiregrass Walking Tour

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.

Tour Details

• Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
• Distance: Approximately 450 metres
• Location: Windmill corner. Kaniva Visitor Centre, Commercial Street, Kaniva
• When: 11am Fridays - weather permitting
• Cost: Free 
• Suitable for all ages
• School groups welcome
• Mostly level footpaths
• Suitable for most fitness levels with seating available at some locations along the route
• Bookings essential

NB: Our guides generously volunteer their time, and there is no charge to join a tour. However, a suggested donation of $5 per person is greatly appreciated. All donations are reinvested directly into the ongoing maintenance and future development of the Wiregrass Heritage Trail, helping us share these stories for future generations.

Book Your Tour
To arrange a guided tour, please complete the booking form below at least 24 hours before your preferred date. Group bookings are welcome. If you are travelling with a school, club, coach tour or community group, please include the expected number of participants and your preferred date, duration and any special needs. Phone enquiries, Helen Hobbs: 0429 888 250