I am staying a stone's throw from a convoluted bend in the Yarra river, where there is a waterfall, named after John Dight who built a weir across the river to run a water powered turbine to drive the "Ceres" flour mill built nearby, in the 1840's.
Prior to the European settlement, the rocks provided a natural river crossing and a place to catch the migrating fish for the indigenous Wurungjeri tribe.
The falls were a major obstacle to fish going upstream, so a concrete fish ladder has been constructed along one bank.
The sedimentary rocks on the far bank are spectacular, and much has been done to make this an attractive area to stop for a breather on the walking and biking track along side the river that goes for miles.
Prior to the European settlement, the rocks provided a natural river crossing and a place to catch the migrating fish for the indigenous Wurungjeri tribe.
The falls were a major obstacle to fish going upstream, so a concrete fish ladder has been constructed along one bank.
The sedimentary rocks on the far bank are spectacular, and much has been done to make this an attractive area to stop for a breather on the walking and biking track along side the river that goes for miles.
A delightful sign seen on High Street, Nortcote... along with the knitted cover on the bike rack. Unfortunately I saw the wares of only one suitcase before my family said I was needed somewhere else!
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