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Woodlands Historic Park, VIC Australia
| Address | Somerton Rd,
Greenvale
Victoria, 3059, Australia | | Enquiries : | Send an enquiry to Woodlands Historic Park |
The Park contains significant cultural and natural values that have endured many of the changes resulting from Melbourne's urban spread.
Things to see and do
* Visit Woodlands Homestead, an 1840's 'kit-home'. Hosts will provide interesting accounts of its many owners over the years
* Enjoy a picnic among the magnificent river red gum trees at the Somerton Road picnic area
* Explore the 1.5km Moonee Ponds Creek Nature Walk
* Wander through the fenced 'Back Paddock' and see kangaroos, birds and other wildlife
* Walk up Gellibrand Hill (204m). Explore the granite boulders and enjoy panoramic views
* Find out more about guided walks, spotlight strolls and more
* Sign up as a Friend and join in by helping rangers on a variety of projects.
* Jog or ride a bike or horse along the tracks
* View kangaroos in their natural surroundings
Heritage
Scarred trees and surface tool scatters are evidence of the Woiworung people, who lived in the area before Europeans arrived.
The historic Woodlands Homestead complex is important because it is a rare example of an early prefabricated building and for its association with the pioneering families of the Port Phillip District. Magnolias at the Homestead are the oldest recorded garden plants in Victoria. Woodlands Homestead and its outbuildings and gardens were extensively restored in 1983 and 1984 under Federal, State and Local Government programs.
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| Entity Facility | Picnic Area, Public Toilet. | | Experience | Flora/Fauna, Nature based, Wildlife. |
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