Marysville - Historic Timber Tramway Trestle Bridge
The historic Marysville Timber Tramway Trestle Bridge was destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires which ravished the area. In 2012 the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) rebuilt the bridge, creating a beautiful and picturesque heritage tourist destination.
The bridge can be accessed via a 30 minute walk along the Red Hill Walking Track (which begins opposite the Marysville Caravan Park on Marysville Road) or via a 15 minute walk along the Michaeldene Walk Track from Lady Talbot Drive. If you choose to walk from Lady Talbot Drive, begin at the small 'Wishing Well' Carpark area on Lady Talbot Drive. From here it is a short 15 minute walk on the well established pathway. The walking grade is easy.
A further 10 minute walk north from the bridge will bring you to the Taggerty River Lookout Viewing Platform, which includes a seat to rest and take in the surrounding sights and sounds. It is well worth the extra walk to see this feature.
An alternative trail can be taken from the platform, which then connects back to the main Michaeldene Track at the Trestle Bridge.
Highlights
- Significant Historic wooden trestle bridge
- Previous burnt bridge still visible
- Close to Marysville
- Crosses over a picturesque creek
- Surrounded by ferns
- Only a 15 minute walk (Michaeldene trail)
- Short walk to the Taggerty River Lookout
- Near the beautiful Wishing Well
- Flora & fauna abound
- Can be accessed from Marysville by walking
- 30 minutes along the Red Hill Trail
1. Travel to Marysville.
2. From Marysville, travel to the lower roundabout and travel south up the "Marysville - Wood Point Road" (past the Crossways Inn).
3. Travel 300 metres and turn left at the Lady Talbot Drive intersection.
4. Travel 600 metres and park at 'Wishing Well' Carpark on your left.
5. Walk 15 minutes north to the bridge.
6. Walk a further 10 minutes to the Taggerty River Lookout Platform.
7. You can return via the alternative trail, which takes a few minutes longer, though is a worthy alternative.
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are not allowed
Location
Lady Talbot Drive, Marysville 3779 Map
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