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What if I told you about a place where the whispers of gold rush dreams still echo? Right here, before us, lies the Little Peninsula Tunnel. This unassuming tunnel, carved into the earth near McMahons Creek, is more than just a hole in the rock. It’s a portal to the 1860s, a time of audacious dreams and back-breaking labor. The Little Peninsula Tunnel is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the alluvial gold miners who sought their fortune in the Yarra River’s bed. Imagine those miners, chipping away at the rock, driven by the promise of gold. They diverted the river’s flow, creating this 25-meter long, roughly 2-meter high and wide passage. This allowed them to access the riverbed, where they hoped to find their riches. This site is listed in the Victorian Heritage Inventory, recognizing its historical importance. The Little Peninsula Tunnel is just a short walk from the Little Peninsula Tunnel Picnic Ground. This picnic ground lies about 14 kilometers east of Warburton along the Woods Point Road. Think about it: while we enjoy a relaxing picnic today, those miners toiled in this very spot. They transformed the landscape in their relentless pursuit of gold. Their efforts are preserved in this tunnel. The Little Peninsula Tunnel is a captivating glimpse into Victoria’s gold rush history, a tangible reminder of the dreams and struggles that shaped this region.

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