Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park

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Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park, War memorial and tourist site in Victoria, Australia

The memorial includes a 12-meter stone tower constructed with local basalt and brick, offering panoramic views across the Yarra Valley region.

The park opened in 1921 after Walter Wippell donated funds to purchase land on Garden Hill, with the Tower of Remembrance completed in 1926.

The memorial honors local soldiers who served in conflicts, with plaques and monuments detailing the contributions of individuals from the Shire of Eltham.

Visitors can climb 53 internal stairs to reach the viewing platform, which contains interpretive panels about Aboriginal history, geology, and local flora.

The tower functions as a fire spotting station during summer months, monitoring potential bushfire threats across the surrounding landscape.

Location: Victoria

GPS coordinates: -37.68850,145.22400

Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:59

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