Horatio Jones house, Tecoma

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Horatio Jones house is a house in Tecoma, Victoria built in or around 1920-1926 by Australian inventor, engineer and recluse Horatio Thomas Jones. The two-storied house is constructed of flattened four-gallon kerosene tins using hand-made tools. ()

Coordinates: 37°53'52"S, 145°20'37"E

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Yarra Ranges Shire (Tecoma)Tecoma Australia

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Horatio Jones house – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westfield Knox, Puffing Billy Railway, Mount Dandenong, Dandenong Creek Trail.

5.9 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Knox
152 min walk • Nestled in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Westfield Knox stands as a shopping haven for locals and visitors alike. This sprawling centre, with its wide array of retail stores, dining options, and entertainment facilities, caters to a diverse crowd looking for a...
1 miSE
Scenic railroads, Tours
Puffing Billy Railway, Belgrave
26 min walk • The Puffing Billy Railway is a 2 ft 6 in narrow gauge heritage railway in the Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne, Australia. The primary starting point, operations and administration centre, main refreshment room and ticket purchasing are located at Belgrave station.
4.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Dandenong
122 min walk • Mount Dandenong, a prominent peak rising above Melbourne's eastern suburbs, offers a tranquil escape and breathtaking views of the metropolitan area and beyond. Standing at 633 meters, this mountain is nestled within the Dandenong Ranges and is a crucial component of...
4.2 miNW
Cycling, Bike path
Dandenong Creek Trail
109 min walk • The Dandenong Creek Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians, which follows Dandenong Creek through the outer eastern and south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
1.8 miNE
Area
Kallista, Dandenong Ranges
46 min walk • Kallista is a locality within Greater Melbourne beyond the Melbourne metropolitan area Urban Growth Boundary, 36 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the Shire of Yarra Ranges. At the 2016 Census, Kallista had a population of 1,437 people.
4.2 miSW
Park
Lysterfield Park, Churchill National Park
106 min walk • The Lysterfield Park is a public park located in the Greater Melbourne region of Victoria, Australia. The 1,398-hectare park is situated approximately 30 kilometres southeast of the Melbourne central business district, adjacent to the suburb of Lysterfield in the City of Casey.
3.9 miNE
Park
National Rhododendron Gardens
99 min walk • National Rhododendron Gardens, also known as Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, is a botanitca garden in Mount Dandenong, Victoria, Australia. The gardens are known for their rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. There are also some smaller gardens, like the Japanese Garden.
5.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Silvan Reservoir
137 min walk • The Silvan Reservoir is located in Silvan about 40 kilometres east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It has a capacity of 40,000 ML. The reservoir is operated by Melbourne Water.
4.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Dandenong Ranges
120 min walk • The Dandenong Ranges are a set of low mountain ranges, rising to 633 metres at Mount Dandenong, approximately 35 km east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
1.9 miNW
Park
Dandenong Ranges National Park - Ferntree Gully, Dandenong Ranges
49 min walk • The Dandenong Ranges are a set of low mountain ranges, rising to 633 metres at Mount Dandenong, approximately 35 km east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
6 miE
Locality
Emerald
153 min walk • One of the must-visit attractions in Emerald is the iconic Emerald Lake Park, a stunning oasis nestled in the heart of the town. Visitors can enjoy leisurely strolls along the tranquil lake, have a picnic amidst the breathtaking scenery, or hire a paddleboat to explore...