Darebin Creek Bridge, Melbourne
Facts and practical information
Darebin Creek Bridge is a bluestone masonry arch and concrete road bridge on Heidelberg road Alphington over Darebin Creek. It was built for Heidelberg Road Trust to a design of John C Climie CE and constructed by contractor O. H. Willison in 1864, to replace an earlier 1852 timber bridge which had fallen into a poor state of repair. The bridge was made possible as a result of funds obtained from a toll gate, established on the east side of the Darebin Creek by the Heidelberg Road Trust. The toll keeper was Henry Holloway, and the charges included one farthing for every pig that crossed the bridge and up to eighteen pence for a carriage with four horses. ()
Darebin (Alphington)Melbourne
Darebin Creek Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Outer Circle Trail, Fairfield Industrial Dog Object, Heidelberg Town Hall, Darebin International Sports Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to Darebin Creek Bridge by public transport?
Train
- Alphington (7 min walk)
- Darebin (9 min walk)
Bus
- Alphington Station • Lines: 508 (7 min walk)
- Parklands Avenue/Yarana Road • Lines: 508 (8 min walk)