The Island, Thompson Bend, Warrandyte, River island and Victorian Heritage site in Warrandyte, Australia.
The Island at Thompson Bend spans across the Yarra River, forming a natural landmass surrounded by water channels in Victoria's northeastern region.
Gold miners created this island in 1859 by digging a diversion channel that cost £7,000, allowing access to gold deposits in the exposed riverbed.
The site reflects the transformation of the Yarra River landscape from an Indigenous waterway to a gold mining location during European settlement.
Visitors can reach The Island through water transport or walking paths, with vehicle parking facilities available near the Warrandyte township.
The original river course became a secondary waterway after floods widened the artificial channel, permanently altering the Yarra River's flow pattern.
Location: Victoria
GPS coordinates: -37.73690,145.22800
Latest update: March 13, 2025 03:27
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