R J Hamer Forest Arboretum & Woolrich Nursery Lookout
Chalet Road, Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda VIC 3788
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Statement of Significance
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R J Hamer Forest Arboretum & Woolrich Nursery Lookout - Physical Description 1
R J Hamer Arboretum is located near Olinda township, in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. It is a large forest arboretum containing exotic and indigenous plantings, and covering 120 hectares.
The Aboretum contains more than 22,000 exotic trees (over 200 species), including eucalypts from other parts of Australia. The arboretum blends these exotic plantings with those of the surrounding mountain ash forest landscape. There is an extensive network of paths throughout the arboretum, and walkers, horseriders and cyclists are encouraged to use this network. (Maynes, 1997)
Within the Aboretum is an old dam on the headwaters of the creek that is thought may be part of the township water supply (Workshop Place Record Sheet M2/24) . Above the Aboretum is the Woolrich Nursery Lookout which offers views to the ranges.(Workshop Place Record Sheet M5/29).R J Hamer Forest Arboretum & Woolrich Nursery Lookout - Physical Conditions
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R J Hamer Forest Arboretum & Woolrich Nursery Lookout - Integrity
Minor Modifications
Heritage Study and Grading
Yarra Ranges - Shire of Yarra Ranges Heritage Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2000
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Former Wine Hall & Post OfficeNational Trust
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Liriodendron tulipiferaNational Trust
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Agathis australisNational Trust
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