Yarra Ranges

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Beagley's Bridge Picnic Ground

Location

Sassafras Creek Road, Kallista VIC 3791

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Statement of Significance

Beagley's Bridge picnic ground, beside the Sassafras Creek at Kallista, has high local significance, as part of an historic locality, where famous artists and writers from the Sunnyside artists' camp opposite use to walk and ride, and enjoy the beauty of the Dandenongs. The precinct has important associations with such famous Australians as Tom Roberts, C.J. Dennis, Harold Herbert, John Shirlow and Mrs Aeneas Gunn.

Description

Beagley's Bridge Picnic Ground is located on Sassafras Creek, and is managed by Parks Victoria. It is a delightful area, with picnic tables set under towering mountain ash trees. There is a small concrete weir on the creek which creates a deep pool.

Physical Conditions: Good

Integrity: Minor Modifications


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