Did you know that you can visit a massive forest of jaw-dropping Californian Redwood trees, not far from Melbourne? You probably do, as their existence is less of a fun fact and more of a major tourist attraction for Victoria these days, luring tourists with majestic and Insta-worthy sights.
With masses of visitors making the drive to witness the breathtaking scenery, the Warburton East Redwood Forest is getting a duly required upgrade to the tune of $3 million, to better accommodate the large number of people who visit the spot. The improvements will mean everyone can still get their IG shots of the more than 90-year-old forest, but they'll be safer while they endeavour to do so.
When construction starts later this year, Parks Victoria and Melbourne Water will install boardwalks and viewing platforms, as well as more car spaces (which were previously very limited), public toilets, a weather shelter and better walking trails. Essentially, the attraction will be made more accessible and visitor-friendly, which sounds like a win to us.
Plus, the beautiful natural surrounds of the forest will benefit too, as the majority of these upgrades have been designed with the aim to protect the area from human impact. It'll mean that the forest's understorey that serves as an important habitat for wildlife and plants is better preserved. The local community will also reap the rewards of the works, as the increased number of carparks should minimise the traffic safety issues created by a high number of cars visiting the forest.
If you haven't visited the site yet, it sounds like it'll soon be easier than ever to do so. Not to mention, it lives up to the hype as a genuinely wondrous natural sight.
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