By Olivia Condous
Eynesbury is gearing up to celebrate Heritage Month this April with its newly curated Heritage Trail.
The Heritage Trail highlights the extensive history of the area, from the traditional owners who cared for the 288 hectare Grey Box forest, to the construction of the famous Eynesbury homestead.
The Heritage Trail is developed by Resimax property group and will feature new signage that offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the history of the area.
Resimax chief executive Steve Hooker said while the development of Eynesbury was contemporary, the area has a rich history.
“We are really proud of what we’ve got here at Eynesbury and that goes from the traditional owners, the Wadawurrung heritage that we have within the estate, but also that pastoral heritage,” he said.
“Those who embark on the trail will learn about the original owners of Eynesbury homestead and their interesting past, the Myer Kit Homes, which were built like flat-packs in only 15 days and the structures and other buildings left behind from the thriving farm.”
The self-guided trail tour includes sites that date back to the 1800s, such as a stables, smokehouse, butcher’s shed, farmer’s cottage and more.
Mr Hooker said Resimax group felt they had a responsibility to share these special elements of Eynesbury with residents and tourists alike.
“We want to get as many people through to experience what is a big part of what made up the western suburbs of Melbourne over the last 200 years.”
