More information about these historical places can be found in the Heritage Brochure in Related Documents .
Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park & Tower of Remembrance
Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground (Melway 272 G10)
The Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Tower is built on the highest hill in the district. It was unveiled on 11 November 1926 and is used as a fire-spotting tower in the summer. It offers 360 degree views which take in Melbourne, the north-east suburbs and the Dandenong and Kinglake Ranges. The surrounding park has a viewing platform, toilets, picnic facilities and gardens. It is open daily and closes at dusk.
Andrew Ross Museum Inc
Kangaroo Ground Primary School, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground (Melway 271 E11)
PO Box 1232, Kangaroo Ground VIC 3097
Open Thursdays 9am-12noon and every Sunday 2pm-4pm (except over Christmas). Other times by appointment.
Contact: Carol Leeson (03) 9712 0801, or Martha Wike 0407 341 952
Email: rossmuseum@optusnet.com.au
Andrew Ross Museum is located in the old teachers’ residence of Kangaroo Ground Primary School, an 1870s heritage listed building. The main focus of the museum is archiving, preserving and displaying Kangaroo Ground's heritage. A large photographic collection, together with numerous documents and research information are on display.
Ellis Cottage
10 Nillumbik Square, Diamond Creek (Melway 12 F5)
PO Box 310, Diamond Creek VIC 3089
Open first Sunday of the month, except January, from 2pm-4pm or by appointment.
Nillumbik Historical Society Inc
Contact: Ron Gordon (03) 9717 6672.
Email: elliscottage@gmail.com or nhs.secretary@hotmail.com
Constructed in 1865 by William Ellis, the cottage is constructed from local uncut stone and originally had a shingle roof which was later replaced by slate. The Nillumbik Historical Society houses a large collection of historic photographs and documents of pioneering families from Diamond Creek and its surrounds.
Hurst Family Cemetery
The Hurst family were early settlers in the Hurstbridge area, named after a log bridge erected by Henry Hurst and known locally as "Hurst's Bridge". Henry died in 1866 and was the first Hurst to be buried in what would be known as the Hurst Family Cemetery which was used until 1924. The Eltham Shire Council purchased the Cemetery in the 1970s.
Warrandyte Historical Museum
111 Yarra Street, Warrandyte (Melway 23 E11)
Open Saturdays and Sundays 2pm-5pm during summer and 1pm-4pm during winter, or by appointment.
Warrandyte Historical Society
Contact: Alan Alder (03) 9844 3237
The Warrandyte Historical Society runs the Warrandyte Historical Museum which is located in the restored Post Office (1875). The Museum houses a large collection of historic photos covering local gold, art, aboriginal and domestic history.
Yarrambat Heritage Museum
Yarrambat Park, Yan Yean Road, Yarrambat (Melway 184 F5)
Open by appointment
Yarrambat Historical Society Inc
Contact: John Skekfy (03) 9435 5320, or Brendon Smith (03) 9436 1356.
The Yarrambat Historical Society is in the process of developing the Yarrambat Heritage Museum on 2.5 hectares at Yarrambat Park.
Queenstown Cemetery
70 Smiths Gully Road, Smiths Gully (Melway 264 H3)
Queenstown Cemetery Trust
Contact: Elizabeth Wykes (03)9718 1245
It is a pioneer and miners' cemetery established during the gold rush of the 1850s. The Queenstown Cemetery Trust and Friends and Relations of Queenstown Cemetery maintain and preserve the cemetery for future generations. Heritage walks at the Cemetery can be arranged by appointment.
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