By REBECCA BILLS
Wray Crescent:
Take a stroll down the bustling hub that is Mount Evelyn and enjoy the rustic atmosphere that encapsulates the town.
In recent years, Mount Evelyn has evolved into a bustling foodie’s hub, featuring delectable food and quality coffee that would please even the fussiest coffee-lover.
Be it indulging in a freshly brewed coffee, browsing the interesting and quaint shops or relaxing in the Station House with a good book – the street is well worth exploring.
Walking tracks:
Mount Evelyn is known for its remarkable walking tracks that weave in and out of the forest.
There is the Mount Evelyn Aqueduct trail that connects Swansea Road to Hunter Road and the Mount Evelyn Forest, which is part of the Dandenong Ranges National Park.
Also meandering its way through the town is the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail.
The trail is a walking and cycling track that date backs to the 1800s with remnants of the former station platforms scattered along the route. Morrison Reserve:
With the theme “Morrison’s Cattle Yard,” the playground at Morrison Reserve is the perfect place to let the children play.
Complete with a real windmill, cattleman’s hut, full size red tractor pulling and wagon as well as a super long flying fox, balancing beam, slides, swings, ladders and maze – it is the perfect place for family and friends to catch up.
A shaded gazebo area with a barbecue is also available – perfect for an autumn picnic in the fresh farming surrounds.
Mount Evelyn RSL Memorial Garden:
Positioned at the top of the Wray Crescent shopping strip is the town’s community place of reflection at the Mount Evelyn RSL Memorial Garden.
The garden, near the corner of Wray Crescent and Birmingham Road, is now quite the focal point of the town with the garden’s memorial illuminated 24/7 with a spotlight.
Rich in history and respect, the Mount Evelyn RSL Memorial Garden is a well-manicured place of reflection boasting great pride for the Diggers in the area who have served the nation.
It is a place open for all to visit and pay their respects to fallen and serving soldiers.
Mount Evelyn Station House
Built around the Old Station Master’s House, the Station House is now the central hub of Mount Evelyn.
Now home to the Community Link, Exhibition Space, Morrison on the Park Café and the Mount Evelyn Reading room, many locals like to indulge in a freshly brewed coffee and wander through the exhibition space into the reading room to enjoy some time out with a good book.
This heritage building is a place where old has evolved into the new offering something for everyone.
Recently, the Station House has partnered with Morrisons, Yarra Ranges Council and Eastern Region Library to establish a place for the community to connect and engage in various opportunities.
Located at 50 Wray Crescent, Mount Evelyn, for more information, call 9736 1177.
