Summary

Take in the beautiful mountain views then walk from Victoria Rd PS to the Station in under 15 minutes. Listen to the cultural story of Cave Hill Quarry. Find the 2 wayfinding signs along the way.

Description

Art and Sole
Explore. Connect. Move

Walk to connect to place. Walk to connect with each other. Open your heart and mind and reconnect to Country.

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Starting from the top of Victoria Rd, take a moment to enjoy the magnificent backdrop of Country and the Great Dividing Range.

Locate the wayfinding sign at the corner of Victoria Rd and Wilson's lane. Use the QR to access Aunty Doreen's Wurundjeri Wandoon story of how Cave Hill Quarry was created. Be captivated by the story of Bundjil and the fallen star.

Learn about the local historical significance of the region. Did you know that Victoria Rd was named after Queen Victoria who was born in 1819 and that Victoria Rd Primary School was originally called Lilydale Primary School?

From the wayfinding sign, make you way down the hill towards the station. Cross Cave Hill Rd to find your next wayfinding sign and use the QR code to access the Wurundjeri Wandoon story of William Barak. Find out why the region was once referred to as the Duck Swamp.

Continue a short 300 meters to Lilydale Station and the shopping strip beyond.

The path is listed as Intermediate due to the gradient of the walk downhill. Take care crossing the road at Cave Hill Rd.

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Points of Interest

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

Use the code to hear or listen to the story of Bundjil and the Cave Hill Quarry. Read also about the historical significance of the area and the history of Victoria Rd Primary School.

2. Mountains

Take a moment to connect with Country and enjoy the view. Looking east down Wilson's Lane, take in the view of the Great Dividing Range. Turn left (north) and take in the view of Christmas Hills.

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

Use the QR code to read the story of William Barak, beloved leader. Take a moment to imagine why the region was referred to as the Duck Swamp.

Features

Public Transport

Drinking water available

Seating available

Public toilets

Historical interest

Art and culture