The Kokoda Track Memorial Walk
Mt Dandenong Tourist Road and Burwood Highway (corner), Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156 - Property No S00662 57751
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Statement of Significance
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The Kokoda Track Memorial Walk - Physical Description 1
The Kokoda Track Memorial Walk leads from the former Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground (now part of the Dandenong Ranges National Park) to the main ridge of the range at One Tree Hill (see also Place No. 595). The track starts at the large stone and timber memorial arch at the northern end of the picnic area. This arch reflects the rustic style common in many parks of the inter-war period, and is reminiscent of the arch over the Great Ocean Road. It is a large masonry structure, covered in flagstones. The top of the arch is created by large bush timbers. The sign Kokoda Track Memorial Walk hangs to the arch. There are two plaques on the structure: one is an undated plaque placed by the Mt Dandenong and District Historical Society, Dept. Natural Resources and Environment and the Army and dedicates the track to the men who fought at Kokoda. The second plaque was placed in 1982 to mark 100 years of park management.
As the track climbs the hill, there are regular plaques which explain some of the places along the Kokoda Trail in New Guinea. An identical set of plaques is located there. One of the plaques explains that "the Kokoda Trail was of a similar width to this path in the Dandenongs, but was surrounded to left and right by dank, impenetrable and hostile jungle". At the top of the track, approaching One Tree Hill, are the famous 1000 Steps (see Place No. 595)The Kokoda Track Memorial Walk - Physical Conditions
Good
The Kokoda Track Memorial Walk - Integrity
Intact
Heritage Study and Grading
Yarra Ranges - Shire of Yarra Ranges Heritage Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2000
Grading: Local
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Ferntree Gully National Park Sanctuary and AviaryYarra Ranges Shire
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The Kokoda Track Memorial WalkYarra Ranges Shire
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