O’Shannassy Aqueduct: Cement Creek Road to Sussex Street

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NB. The following information was current at the time of the event

Distance:  15 Km   |  Duration:  5 Hrs   |  Grade:  Grade 2   |  Rating:    |  Style:  One Way   |  Map

About the Walk

Overview

Beginning at an historic redwood plantation, this is an easy walk along the disused O’Shannassy Aqueduct through pristine forest with lots of interesting engineering features.

The Walk in Detail

This walk starts from a majestic stand of redwood trees with a gentle climb up Cement Creek Road (track 18) to the old O’Shannassy Aqueduct. Follow the track to the left as it closely follows the old concrete-lined aqueduct through tall mountain ash forest and across fern-lined gullies. After about 6.2km or 1.5 hours, there are views across the Yarra Valley to orchards. This is a possible lunch spot.

The walk continues beside the aqueduct to Yuonga Road at 8.5 km. Cross the road and pick up the aqueduct track again. Continue past Donna Buang Road until, at 13.9 km, there is signage pointing to Sussex Street. Look for a fire tower.Follow Sussex Street downhill onto Surrey Road, passing the golf course on the left, before picking up the Yarra River Walk which leads back upstream into Warburton township. Passing Mayer Bridge, continue about 1 km to the historic swing bridge. Cross the river to the shops. The walk finishes at the Visitor Centre car park.

Getting There

From the Warburton Visitor Centre, drive east along Warburton Highway (B380) until it becomes Woods Point Road (C511). After 7km, turn left onto Cement Creek Road and continue for 750m. Park on the right at Redwood Forest (Melway 291 F3).

Walk Precautions

Additional Information

A car shuffle will return walkers to Cement Creek Road.

Warburton
No
TBA
2017

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