Rubicon - Little River Bridge Rainforest Area
The Little River Bridge Temperate Rainforest Area is one of the district's small secrets. It is one of the closest and best preserved sections of cold temperate rainforest close to Alexandra and Eildon. While there are other areas of temperate rainforest to be found in the Rubicon Ranges, this is well established, has a carpark area, is near a pretty bridge, is located on the banks of a beautiful accessible river and is along a well formed bush road (Blue Range Road). It is accessible from Rubicon (via Blue Range Road) or Taggerty (via Cathedral Lane which intersects with Blue Range Road 4.6 km from the Little River Bridge).
Myrtle Beech trees at the site ensure the area is extremely colourful in the autumn months. In the cooler months the moss, fungi and lichen are abundant and highly photographic.
While camping is not allowed at the site, it is a popular Day Visitor destination for those who know about it.
The Rubicon State Forest is home to a large number of natural and historical wonders.
Some of these areas are small spots where the historical timber mill industry were located, where the Hydro Electric Scheme is currently located or small natural spots of intense beauty.
Amongst these are the magnificent set of historical Trestle Bridges built as a part of the early Hydroelectric scheme which still runs today. All of these bridges are visually stunning.
Features
- Beautiful bush setting
- Well formed gravel road into the site
- Photographic opportunities
- Flora and fauna abound
- 40 minutes from Alexandra
- 40 minutes from Eildon
- Geocaches in the area
- Bush style fire pit
- Located at a small bridge
- Fishing (in season)
- Temperate Rainforest
- Moss, Fungi and Lichen abound
- Myrtle Beech trees abound
- Swimming
FROM RUBICON
1. Travel to Rubicon Township.
2. Travel past Rubicon township to the east for 1.3 km and turn right into Blue Range Road.
3. Travel south along the mostly gravel Blue Range Road for 15 km (towards Marysville).
4. When you arrive at the Little River Bridge, cross it and then turn immediately left into the carpark area.
Access to Blue Range Road is possible from Taggerty (via Cathedral Lane and Chitty Ridge Track). But this is a four wheel drive only.
Location
Blue Range Road, Rubicon 3712 Map
