Sunday, 28 November 2010
Sunday, 21 November 2010
Trip - Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick
The 100 acre (39 hectare) site was originally a blue metal quarry which was operated between 1859 and 1976 by the Wilson family who subsequently donated the land to the community.
During early excavations, fossilized forest remnants were uncovered. Later studies found that these fossils indicated that the site was covered with tropical forest 22 million years old and include the earliest known Eucalyptus fossils.
The City of Casey started redevelopment of the site into a botanic gardens in 1988, and the site was officially opened by the Governor General four years later in 1992.
A steep pathway leads to the Hoo Hoo Lookout Tower which has extensive views over the surrounding suburban areas.
More info
During early excavations, fossilized forest remnants were uncovered. Later studies found that these fossils indicated that the site was covered with tropical forest 22 million years old and include the earliest known Eucalyptus fossils.
The City of Casey started redevelopment of the site into a botanic gardens in 1988, and the site was officially opened by the Governor General four years later in 1992.
A steep pathway leads to the Hoo Hoo Lookout Tower which has extensive views over the surrounding suburban areas.
More info
Trip - Cape Schanck
Cape Schanck is the southernmost tip of the Mornington Peninsula and separates the wild ocean waters of Bass Strait from the slightly calmer waters of Western Port.
The location have been named after Captain Schanck (Schank), an English Navy captain and contemporary of Matthew Flinders, who was also famous for designing the raised keel used on naval vessels so as to allow navigation in shallow waters. One of the ships, the Lady Nelson, incorporating this design was used extensively in exploration of the southern coast of Australia from 1800.
The symbol of Cape Schanck is the Cape Schanck Lighthouse, built in 1859 (the second lighthouse built in Victoria).
Location: 88 km from Melbourne
More info on wikipedia.
The location have been named after Captain Schanck (Schank), an English Navy captain and contemporary of Matthew Flinders, who was also famous for designing the raised keel used on naval vessels so as to allow navigation in shallow waters. One of the ships, the Lady Nelson, incorporating this design was used extensively in exploration of the southern coast of Australia from 1800.
The symbol of Cape Schanck is the Cape Schanck Lighthouse, built in 1859 (the second lighthouse built in Victoria).Location: 88 km from Melbourne
More info on wikipedia.
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