Walk Yarning Circle. Lilydale High School to Lilydale Station

Walk Yarning Circle. Lilydale High School to Lilydale Station created by Inspiro Health Promotion

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Summary

Walk to the station in under 15 minutes via an avenue of glorious elms. Starting from Lilydale High, cross the level crossing and head north on Cave Hill Rd. Follow the way around to the station.

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Art and Sole
Explore. Connect. Move

Walking. Good for mind, body and spirit. Walk with your family and friends to connect and explore.

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This walk will take you from Lilydale High School to Lilydale Station in under 15 minutes. Why drive when you could walk! Enjoy the beautiful avenue of trees along Cave Hill Rd.

Starting at Lilydale High School, use the QR code to access the Art and Sole landing page. Read or listen to the Wurundjeri Wandoon story of the Yarning Circle and its role in building respectful relationships and preserving and sharing knowledge.

From this vantage point, take a moment to enjoy the mountainous views of the Great Divide and read about the historical significance of the Cave Hill Quarry gates and their tribute to the men and women who served in WW2.

Make your way across the train crossing and turn right onto Cave Hill Rd. Follow the road around to Lilydale Station.

This walk is categorised as Easy. The footpath extends the whole way.

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Points of Interest

1. Wayfinding sign with both Wurundjeri Wandoon and historical stories.

Read or listen to the story of the Yarning Circle. Image shared by Wurundjeri Senior Elder Aunty Doreen Garvey Wandin

2. Historical narratives

After reading the historical narratives and seeing the photos on the landing page, see the memorial gates as the entrance to Kinley Estate.

3. Elm trees

The mature street trees of Lilydale have high local significance as they are associated with community 'Arbor days' that occurred from 1897-1920. The trees are significant for their aesthetic value.

4. Lilydale Station

Newly refurbished, the Lilydale Train Station has amenities such as drinking water, bike racks, toilets, disability access to toilets and lifts, ramped access.