Summary

A brand new shared path has been constructed along Blind Creek from Killara Heights (Phillip Drive) Sunbury to Rupertswood Mansion. The concrete path is 2.5 m wide and has great connections to Sunbury

Description

Starting at Phillip Drive it is a downhill ride or walk to the Sunbury Town Centre via the picturesque Blind Creek reserve.

Key destinations and attractions along the path include: Killara Primary School, Stewarts Lane Nature Reserve, St Annes Catholic School (slight detour), Sunbury West Primary School (slight detour), Sunbury Retirement Village (slight detour), Sunbury Recreation Reserve, Clarke Oval, Sunbury BMX track, Sunbury Skate Park, Sunbury Aquatic Centre, Sunbury Lawn Tennis Club, Sunbury Bowling Club, Riddell Road children's playground (new installation in 2011), Sunbury Secondary College, Salesian Rupertswood Catholic College, Rupertswood Mansion, Rupertswood/Blind Creek Lake, historic Melbourne-Bendigo Blind Creek Railway Bridge and the Sunbury Town Centre (up the steep Rupertswood Access Road to Macedon Street).

The path was constructed in 2009-11 with funding from the Commonwealth Government's Nation Building Stimulus Program and the Victorian Government's Creating Better Places Program. Further works include shared path connections to Sherwood Estate along Racecourse Road, zebra crossing on Evans Street at the Macedon Street intersection, footpath improvements along Riddell Road (between Ligar Street and Horne Street) and an off road connection from Rupertswood along the Blind Creek to 'The Nook' which will provide a cross-town connection that links with the existing shared paths through Goonawarra, Jacksons Creek and Rolling Meadows (NB: this connection requires the consent of the Salesian Order and negotiations are continuing).

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Points of Interest

1. Rupertswood Mansion

Built in 1874-76 for Sir William Clarke, in 1882 a cricket match between England and a local side resulted in the presentation of a pottery urn containing 'The Ashes' of a burnt bail - 'The Ashes'.

2. Rupertswood Lake

This lake was constructed by Sir Willam Clarke and included an island shaped like Australia. Today it is a nice place to feed ducks, swans and other birdlife.

3. Melbourne-Bendigo Railway Bridge

In July 1861 the Sunbury to Woodend government railway opened. This included construction of many impressive arched railway bridges. The Blind Creek bridge is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register

4. Riddell Road Childrens Playground

This new playground was constructed in 2011 and includes many challenging activities for children.

5. Clarke Oval

Large oval used by Sunbury Lions Football Club.

6. Sunbury BMX and Skate Park

Just a little detour from the path is the Sunbury BMX and Skate Park with great facilities.

7. Stewarts Lane Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve, look for native animals and enjoy the natural setting.

Features

Public Transport

Playground

Picnic spot

Seating available

Public toilets

Pram friendly

Historical interest

Local treasures

Art and culture

Nature trail

Park / Garden