At the remarkable Redwoods, let your imagination come to life along this enchanting walk, where fairy tales seem to come alive! This remarkable stand of the world’s tallest tree species has thrived in Otway soil, far from their native California. Towering on the sheltered river flat at the Aire Valley Plantation, these Sequoia Sempervirens Trees were originally planted in 1936 by Victorian foresters for...
At the remarkable Redwoods, let your imagination come to life along this enchanting walk, where fairy tales seem to come alive!
This remarkable stand of the world’s tallest tree species has thrived in Otway soil, far from their native California. Towering on the sheltered river flat at the Aire Valley Plantation, these Sequoia Sempervirens Trees were originally planted in 1936 by Victorian foresters for experimental purposes. 12 years later in 1948, the site was also used as a World War 2 displaced persons camp under the government’s Populate or Perish immigration policy. While still in their youthful growth phase, the Otway Redwoods may one day claim the title of tallest trees in the world.
At more than 85 years old, this plantation of Californian Redwoods has become a favourite local picnic area, the muffled sound and lack of undergrowth provide an interesting contrast to the native wet forest that adorns the opposite bank of the Aire River. A walk for the first time between the massive trunks flanking the river creates a special feeling of awe and reverence – not to be missed.
The Otways Redwoods are 45 minutes inland of Colac or just under an hour from Apollo Bay. It is best to access the Redwoods from the northern of Aire Valley Road/ Binns Road which has recently been sealed.
This area does get busy in summer, dogs and camping are not permitted and please take your rubbish home.
