Throughout the township of Bonnie Doon, there are a total of 12 sightseeing locations with signboards. Each signboard will tell you some of the history of Bonnie Doon, and also have a QR code to direct you to these pages on our website. These codes when scanned with a smart phone or tablet provide additional informative text/images that create an interactive walk throughout the history of the Doon. You can follow along the history here on our website or better yet, get out on the trail and take a wander through Bonnie Doon – follow the signs that go along with along with these pages. We hope you enjoy your walk back in time.
Young St
Along Arnot and Young St, there are a number of homes which were relocated.
One of the oldest houses in Arnot Street, also known as Billy’s House by the locals was located in the old township and was transferred so quickly during the flooding process, that it was put on the block of land incorrectly and still stands today with its back door facing Arnot Street!
Another example of a moved house is “Alice’s cottage” which was moved from its original farm location near Maintongoon Road to its current position in Arnot Street. It received its name in honour of a past resident, Alice.
In Young Street there are two original railway houses, one of which stood at the rail crossing in the old township as shown in the photograph.
This walk crosses the traditional lands of the Taungurung people, and the Bonnie Doon Community acknowledges them as the traditional owners of the land. We also pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Bonnie Doon Community Group 