MT LOFTY LANDSCAPE
Lower Homestead Road WONGA PARK, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
The Mt. Lofty landscape has regional significance for the views to and from Mt. Lofty, a district landmark; for views from the peak illustrating the geological history of the Upper Yarra Valley; for important views of riverfront vegetation along the Yarra River near Homestead and Stephen Roads; and a view of the Yarra River Rapids and the rock face near the Yarra River Gorge near Wonga Park. The natural river landscapes are set within an historic pastoral landscape of open paddocks and mature pine and cypress windbreaks (this landscape extending across into the Shire of Yarra Ranges). The area has local historical significance for its associations with early pastoral development from the 1850s. (Criterion A4, E1]
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MT LOFTY LANDSCAPE - Historical Australian Themes
Local Themes
1.04 - Historic planted landscapes
MT LOFTY LANDSCAPE - Physical Description 1
Mt Lofty is a local landmark, and views of Mt Lofty can be obtained from nearby hills. One view is from Yarra Brae. The Mt Lofty property is owned by Melbourne Water, and is not open to the public. Access has not been sought during this study. It may contain the site of the Bruce homestead.
The view from the peak, across the Yarra valley and gorge, illustrates the geological history of the Yarra Valley.[1] Lower Homestead Road, the access to Mt Lofty, crosses a pastoral landscape which reflects the historical development of the locality. Lower Homestead Road is enclosed by avenues of pines and cypresses, and the adjoining landscape is crossed by other pine and cypress windbreaks.
MT LOFTY LANDSCAPE - Physical Conditions
Condition Good
MT LOFTY LANDSCAPE - Integrity
Integrity Intact
MT LOFTY LANDSCAPE - Physical Description 2
Threats None apparent
Heritage Study and Grading
Manningham - Manningham Heritage Study Review
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2006
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MT LOFTY LANDSCAPEManningham City
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