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The Bill Kraft Giant Walk
Highlights
- Explore the 5.4-kilometre Bill Kraft Giant Walk, meandering through a stunning avenue of Bhutan Cypresses.
- Admire significant remnant eucalypts and historic trees that tell Drouin's rich early history.
- Stroll along easy paths to the 'Grandfather Tree', enjoying splendid views and native birdlife.
- Let the kids play in the newly installed playground at Civic Park, perfect for family outings.
Walk number 11 of the Drouin Tree Walks. A 5.4 kilometre walk along footpaths, wide grassy verges and through a spectacular avenue of Bhutan Cypresses which lined the driveway to ‘Lyndhurst’ the home of the pioneering McNeilly family. This avenue is now listed by the National Trust. This tour highlights some significant remnant eucalypts, some significant planted old trees and some of Drouin’s early history. The walk has an incline at the start but the rest of the walk is an easy grade.
Since the walk was written, extra paths have been created at Civic Park making it easy to walk to the ‘Grandfather Tree’ overlooking the park. Enjoy the splendid view, watch the native birds flying in and out of the large Messmate and play on the newly installed kids playground.
Tour details
- On demand
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Drouin and district Self-guided Nature Walks
Experience Drouin with 12 self-guided walks to choose from ranging from 1.5 kilometres to 6.5 kilometres in and around Drouin. The walks highlight the wealth of giant remnant forest trees still thriving within the urban township and the significant planted trees of early European settlement.
Friends of Drouin’s Trees have written and published several books which are available online and from many local Drouin outlets. The first book, tree walks, describes viewpoints and places of historic interest in each walk. Two subsequent bird books have beautiful photos and descriptions of the 125 local bird species, and a ‘Flora Fauna and fungi’ book are also available to enhance the self-guided walks.
the most recent book, ‘Nature on your doorstep’ showcases 31 parks and reserves to connect with nature in the area. Come and explore this beautiful town and district.
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