KONGWAK AVENUE OF HONOUR
KORUMBURRA-WONTHAGGI ROAD, KONGWAK, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE

-
Add to tour
You must log in to do that.
-
Share
-
Shortlist place
You must log in to do that.
- Download report







Statement of Significance
Unusually, the Avenue includes 6 different species, rather than one or two, which is generally typical of all other avenues in the Shire. The species are:
- Horse Chesnut (Aesculus hippcastaneum)
- Bunya Pine (Araucaria bidwillii)
- Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra)
- Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris)
- Pin Oak (Quercus palustris)
- English Elm (Ulmus procera)
- A Bunya Pine with a height of 16.24m, circumference of 3m and spread of 12m; and
- A Turkey Oak with a height of 17.46m, circumference of 3.35m and a spread of 12m
Aesthetically, the Avenue is unique in the Shire for its mixed planting, which enhances the appearance and amenity of Kongwak and is an integral part of its identity. (Criterion D & E) Scientifically, the Bunya Pine and the Turkey Oak are outstanding examples of their type in terms of their age, condition and size. (Criterion D & E)
-
-
KONGWAK AVENUE OF HONOUR - Physical Description 1
The Kongwak Avenue of Honour comprises approximately 70 mature exotic trees planted on either side of the Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road. Originally extending from the Kongwak School and Foster Creek, it now extends to the west of the Creek beyond the Kongwak Store.
Unusually, the Avenue includes 6 different species, rather than one or two, which is generally typical of all other avenues in the Shire. The species are:- Horse Chesnut (Aesculus hippcastaneum)
- Bunya Pine (Araucaria bidwillii)
- Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra)
- Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris)
- Pin Oak (Quercus palustris)
- English Elm (Ulmus procera)The South Gippsland Shire Significant Tree Study has identified two outstanding specimens:
- A Bunya Pine with a height of 16.24m, circumference of 3m and spread of 12m; and
- A Turkey Oak with a height of 17.46m, circumference of 3.35m and a spread of 12mHeritage Study and Grading
South Gippsland - South Gippsland Heritage Study
Author: David Helms with Trevor Westmore
Year: 2004
Grading: Local
-
-
-
-
-
KONGWAK CO-OPERATIVE BUTTER & CHEESE FACTORY (FORMER)South Gippsland Shire
-
Former Kongwak Co-Operative Butter Factory LtdNational Trust
-
KONGWAK UNITING CHURCHSouth Gippsland Shire
-
"1890"Yarra City
-
"AMF Officers" ShedMoorabool Shire
-
"AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOLVictorian Heritage Register H1687
-
1 Brockenshire StreetYarra City
-
1 Bundara StreetYarra City
-
1 Forster StreetHobsons Bay City
-
-