Woodlands Historic Park
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- © Darren Stones 2007.
Woodlands Historic Park is located in the Melbourne suburb of Greenvale in Victoria, Australia.
Some Melbournians may not be aware of Woodlands Historic Park, but it affords magnificent views of the city skyline and Melbourne Airport from the 204 metre summit of Gellibrand Hill.
Trig point at dusk
The closest access point to the summit is reached by parking in Mickleham Road and then taking the short walk along the gravel track and through a springloaded gate.
River Red Gum
Granite boulders, river red gums and the Dun Donald Ruins are just some of the photographic highlights around the summit. From late afternoon into dusk is when this place looks at its best.
Granite boulders at sunset
Dun Donald Ruins late afternoon
Keep a keen eye out for mobs of Eastern Grey Kangaroos, too, especially around dusk.
The park contains a radar which assists in monitoring aircraft movements for the Melbourne Airport.
Radar and Trig Point late afternoon
Information:
Woodlands Historic Park – www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
Mickleham Road Parking Area at Swain Street, Greenvale.
Melway Ref: Map 178 J11.
Kylie Reid
Very informative and great photos. Might put it on my ‘to do’ list over Christmas.
Elaine van Dyk
Yep, it’s a great spot!
jodenecarlyle
Dun donald Ruins looks interesting Darren. do you happen to know something about it ?. It looks like Australia has Stone Henge, or maybe a hidden treasure that needs exploring.
shanghaiwu
this is brilliant
think you should do a book