Point of interest
Little Peninsula Tunnel
3 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Tony & Sam
July 7, 2020
A lovely spot for some seasonal swimming. The Little and Big Peninsula Tunnels were created by Gold Miners to divert the flow of water from the Yarra River. This enabled them to more easily search for Gold in the rich river beds.
Daniella
July 28, 2022
The Little Peninsula and Big Peninsula Tunnels are located on the Yarra River, about 14 km east of Warburton, 70 km from Melbourne, on the Upper Yarra Reservoir Rd there is a signposted turnoff to the Little Peninsula Tunnel Picnic Ground. There are picnic facilities at the car park. From there it's a short walk to the Little Peninsula Tunnel, which was created to alter the course of the river in the goldmining era so that the prospectors could scour the river bed. The Tunnel can also be reached from the upper car park, which is linked by a short track to the picnic ground. Another tunnel is at the Big Peninsula, about 1 km further east along the highway, and tracks lead down from the small car park, to either side of the Tunnel. A small picnic area is at the bottom of the stairway. The Goldfields Walking Trail starts nearby.
The Little Peninsula and Big Peninsula Tunnels are located on the Yarra River, about 14 km east of Warburton, 70 km from Melbourne, on the Upper Yarra Reservoir Rd there is a signposted turnoff to the Little Peninsula Tunnel Picnic Ground. There are picnic facilities at the car park. From there it's…
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Mcmahons Creek, VIC