Big Peninsula Tunnel, Yarra Ranges National Park
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The Big Peninsula Tunnel is a small river diversion tunnel on the upper Yarra River near McMahons Creek, around 80 km east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The tunnel was dug in 1864, during the Victorian gold rush, by alluvial gold miners to provide access to the bed of the Yarra River. Big Peninsula Tunnel is a square section, about 2 metres high and wide, and approximately 25 metres long. ()
Coordinates: 37°42'17"S, 145°49'10"E
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Yarra Ranges Shire (McMahons Creek)Yarra Ranges National Park
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Big Peninsula Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Little Peninsula Tunnel.
Victoria