Redesdale Rocks
10 - 13 September 2026
Join us for Redesdale Rocks, a premier four-day outreach event dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and exploring the rich dry stone wall heritage of the Redesdale district.
Whether you are a landholder looking to learn a new skill, a history enthusiast, or just curious about traditional craftsmanship, there is something here for you.
Proudly Presented By
The Dry Stone Walls Association of Australia (DSWAA), in proud partnership with the Redesdale and District Association (RADA), the Redesdale Recreation Reserve Committee (RRRC), the Campaspe Valley Landcare Group, and the Redesdale Fire Brigade.
Free Two-Day Training Course
Friday 11 & Saturday 12 September
Redesdale Recreation Reserve
(Bookings essential – strictly limited to 30 participants)
Perfect for landholders, farmers, wall owners, and interested community members. Get a hands-on introduction to traditional dry stone wall construction and repair techniques from industry masters.
Learn from Top Professional Waller Trainers
Wayne Fox (NSW) & Bruce Munday (SA)
David Long (Vic), Evan Pierce (Vic), & Keegan Darling (Vic)
Public Forum and Exhibition
Sunday 13th of September, Starting at 9:30am
Redesdale Hall
Hear from an incredible lineup of ecology, heritage, and walling experts, and explore the award-winning national exhibition A Stone Upon A Stone (Curated by Raelene Marshall, Best Exhibit at the Victorian Community History Awards).
Featured Speakers
Dr David Cheal (Ecologist & Professor, Federation University): Discover the surprising value of dry stone walls as vital fire mitigation assets and environmental sanctuaries.
Bruce Munday (Author of Those Dry Stone Walls Revisited): Insights on step-by-step building techniques and following in the footsteps of early settlers.
Raelene Marshall (DSWAA Co-Founder): The cultural history behind the 24-panel narrative exhibition shaping Australia’s landscape.
Colleen Lazenby (Heritage Coordinator, City of Whittlesea): Introducing the Dry Stone Wall Toolkit for Victoria—an essential planning resource for farmers, councils, and developers.
Jim Kilsby (Past DSWAA President & Founder of Kyneton Dry Stone Walling): Real-world insights from managing over 100 major stone projects and training 300+ students.
Heritage Wall Restoration Project
Ongoing Throughout the Event
Gibbards Lane (off North Redesdale Road)
Watch history come back to life. A team of professional wallers will be actively restoring a heritage-listed dry stone stock enclosure. The public is highly encouraged to visit the site, observe traditional techniques in action, and chat with the artisans.
Guided Field Trip
Sunday 13 September
Following the Public Forum
Bookings Essential
Go behind the scenes with exclusive access to stunning examples of local dry stone walls on private properties. You will hear directly from expert historians and the very wallers who built and repaired these structures.
Bookings essential for all structured sessions.
Local accomodation spots in and around Redesdale are filling up fast! Early reservations are highly recommended.
