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'Upper Ferntree Gully' is a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in the state of Victoria. It is in the Local Government Area of the City of Knox and partly the Shire of Yarra Ranges, near the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges.
Upper Ferntree Gully was a farming area in its early days and formed the end of the electric train line from Melbourne. Holiday makers and day trippers would then make their way by various means of transport to holiday and day tripper locations in "the hills". Coonara House in Willow Road is the oldest building in Upper Ferntree Gully, ahead of The Royal Hotel. Some historic buildings have been lost over the years, including the original Primary School which was nestled into the National Park and the Progress Hall, adjacent to Martin's Smash Repairs. The old bakery is home to the 1812 Amateur Theatre Group. Many years ago, Ferntree Gully was referred to as Lower Ferntree Gully- there was a Lower and Upper Gully.
Upper Ferntree is home to Ferntree Gully Park, part of the Dandenong Ranges National Park) and Parks Victoria's Education Centre. The park boasts, in addition to natural beauty, the "1,000 steps". This is popular as both a challenging walk and for those wanting to improve their fitness by ascending the steps at a more vigorous pace. The 1,000 steps are now commemorated to the Kokoda Trail (in World War II the Kokoda 'Track' was a field of action for Australian soldiers in Papua New Guinea). Kings Park (located in Willow Road and alongside Ferntree Gully and Ferny creeks) is home to football, cricket, athletics and baseball. Gilmour Park is also the location of Melbourne Water's Retarding Basin (along Ferny Creek) and close to Sherbrooke Archery Club.
There are a number of groups providing for the local community- Country Fire Authority, Talaksia Scout Group, St Thomas' Anglican Church, Upper Ferntree Gully Seventh-day Adventist Church, International Women's Group (Coonara House) and Coonara Community House.
There are a number of sporting organisations based in Upper Ferntree Gully— Upper Ferntree Gully Football and Cricket Clubs (Kings Park), Upwey Tecoma Junior Football Club (Talaskia Road), St John's Tecoma Cricket Club (Talaskia Avenue), Sherbrooke Little Athletic Centre (Kings Park), Upwey/Ferntree Gully Baseball Club (Kings Park), Kenlaural Dance Centre and the 1812 Amateur Theatre group. A tourist information centre is located in front of the railway station.
There is a government primary school (Upper Ferntree Gully Primary school) which was substantially renovated (completed in late 2006) and is located on Talaskia Road, a Prep - Year 6 community school (Coonara Community School) and a pre-school.
The Angliss Hospital (formerly known as the William Angliss Hospital) was established in 1954 and is located in Talaskia Road, Upper Ferntree Gully. Chandler House- Eastern Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, is located nearby in Albert Street. There are also a number of medical consulting rooms in the vicinity of the hospital. Willowbrooke aged care facility is located in Willow Road, Upper Ferntree Gully. In terms of animal health - Upper Ferntree Gully also has a veterinary hospital.
There are limited retail outlets (mainly food, hairdressing, banking, chemist, post office and repair services) in Upper Ferntree Gully—generally located along the main thoroughfare (Burwood Highway). Ferntree Plaza is the largest retail centre in Upper Ferntree Gully. Dining facilities include the Royal Hotel, an Italian restaurant and an Indian restaurant. One key retail activity is the weekend market at the Upper Ferntree Gully railway station carpark. Upper Ferntree Gully also hosts a number of used caryards.
Upper Ferntree Gully has a railway station located on the Burwood Highway. Train stabling facilities are located at Upper Ferntree Gully and is a terminus for some services. Bus routes also service the suburb.
★ Knox Historical Society's website
★ Sherbrooke Archery Club
High profile Australian cricketer Shane Warne was born in Upper Ferntree Gully.
Julie Quilliam, young violinist and winner of numerous world-class awards including the London soloists league award, lives in Upper Ferntree Gully. She has performed in the National Gallery of Italy and at the Annual Strings Festival in Paris. Julie is a regular performer at the Mill Valley Ranch barn in outer Melbourne.
Pro computer gamer Tom Bennetts was born in Upper Ferntree Gully and still lives there today.
'Upper Ferntree Gully' is a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in the state of Victoria. It is in the Local Government Area of the City of Knox and partly the Shire of Yarra Ranges, near the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges.
| Contents |
| History |
| Natural features |
| Church and community groups |
| Sports and entertainment |
| Education |
| Health and aged care |
| Retail |
| Transport |
| External links |
| Trivia |
History
Upper Ferntree Gully was a farming area in its early days and formed the end of the electric train line from Melbourne. Holiday makers and day trippers would then make their way by various means of transport to holiday and day tripper locations in "the hills". Coonara House in Willow Road is the oldest building in Upper Ferntree Gully, ahead of The Royal Hotel. Some historic buildings have been lost over the years, including the original Primary School which was nestled into the National Park and the Progress Hall, adjacent to Martin's Smash Repairs. The old bakery is home to the 1812 Amateur Theatre Group. Many years ago, Ferntree Gully was referred to as Lower Ferntree Gully- there was a Lower and Upper Gully.
Natural features
Upper Ferntree is home to Ferntree Gully Park, part of the Dandenong Ranges National Park) and Parks Victoria's Education Centre. The park boasts, in addition to natural beauty, the "1,000 steps". This is popular as both a challenging walk and for those wanting to improve their fitness by ascending the steps at a more vigorous pace. The 1,000 steps are now commemorated to the Kokoda Trail (in World War II the Kokoda 'Track' was a field of action for Australian soldiers in Papua New Guinea). Kings Park (located in Willow Road and alongside Ferntree Gully and Ferny creeks) is home to football, cricket, athletics and baseball. Gilmour Park is also the location of Melbourne Water's Retarding Basin (along Ferny Creek) and close to Sherbrooke Archery Club.
Church and community groups
There are a number of groups providing for the local community- Country Fire Authority, Talaksia Scout Group, St Thomas' Anglican Church, Upper Ferntree Gully Seventh-day Adventist Church, International Women's Group (Coonara House) and Coonara Community House.
Sports and entertainment
There are a number of sporting organisations based in Upper Ferntree Gully— Upper Ferntree Gully Football and Cricket Clubs (Kings Park), Upwey Tecoma Junior Football Club (Talaskia Road), St John's Tecoma Cricket Club (Talaskia Avenue), Sherbrooke Little Athletic Centre (Kings Park), Upwey/Ferntree Gully Baseball Club (Kings Park), Kenlaural Dance Centre and the 1812 Amateur Theatre group. A tourist information centre is located in front of the railway station.
Education
There is a government primary school (Upper Ferntree Gully Primary school) which was substantially renovated (completed in late 2006) and is located on Talaskia Road, a Prep - Year 6 community school (Coonara Community School) and a pre-school.
Health and aged care
The Angliss Hospital (formerly known as the William Angliss Hospital) was established in 1954 and is located in Talaskia Road, Upper Ferntree Gully. Chandler House- Eastern Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, is located nearby in Albert Street. There are also a number of medical consulting rooms in the vicinity of the hospital. Willowbrooke aged care facility is located in Willow Road, Upper Ferntree Gully. In terms of animal health - Upper Ferntree Gully also has a veterinary hospital.
Retail
There are limited retail outlets (mainly food, hairdressing, banking, chemist, post office and repair services) in Upper Ferntree Gully—generally located along the main thoroughfare (Burwood Highway). Ferntree Plaza is the largest retail centre in Upper Ferntree Gully. Dining facilities include the Royal Hotel, an Italian restaurant and an Indian restaurant. One key retail activity is the weekend market at the Upper Ferntree Gully railway station carpark. Upper Ferntree Gully also hosts a number of used caryards.
Transport
Upper Ferntree Gully has a railway station located on the Burwood Highway. Train stabling facilities are located at Upper Ferntree Gully and is a terminus for some services. Bus routes also service the suburb.
External links
★ Knox Historical Society's website
★ Sherbrooke Archery Club
Trivia
High profile Australian cricketer Shane Warne was born in Upper Ferntree Gully.
Julie Quilliam, young violinist and winner of numerous world-class awards including the London soloists league award, lives in Upper Ferntree Gully. She has performed in the National Gallery of Italy and at the Annual Strings Festival in Paris. Julie is a regular performer at the Mill Valley Ranch barn in outer Melbourne.
Pro computer gamer Tom Bennetts was born in Upper Ferntree Gully and still lives there today.
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