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Big Peninsula Tunnel Exit

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 of square section about 2 metres high and wide, and approximately 25 metres long.

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Guest 04-Aug-2013 06:28
Excellent composition David with wonderful detail in the foliage.

Dave
Nestor Derkach19-Jul-2013 13:31
A wonderful point of view , a beautiful scene with pin sharp clarity for the viewer to enjoy.
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peterjay4518-Jul-2013 23:15
This is a beauty. I can only imagine how difficult it was to excavate this tunnel.
bill friedlander18-Jul-2013 15:43
A calm and peaceful scene that belies the hectic activity during the gold rush! V
Jean Chiasson18-Jul-2013 01:34
Beautiful composition and peaceful place David vote
woody3418-Jul-2013 00:45
What a great shot, the colours and reflections are lovely, have never seen this tunnel, have to put it in my bucket list...V
larose forest photos17-Jul-2013 20:54
That is just the sort of tunnel to invite exploration! A great shot. V
Brian Samuel17-Jul-2013 20:46
A cool looking shot, and a bonus with the chance of gold.
Guest 17-Jul-2013 16:28
Quite an under taking, hope it was worth their effort...
Nice image...
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal17-Jul-2013 13:57
Wow!! This is beautiful, great work David!! V
Stephanie17-Jul-2013 12:37
Wonderful capture of this tunnel and surrounding natural scenery! Interesting info too! V :)
Torben Jorgensen17-Jul-2013 12:16
Beautiful shot with lots of atmosphere. V
Yvonne17-Jul-2013 11:05
Such a quiet looking spot to spend some time, a lovely image. v
John Hamers17-Jul-2013 10:24
Beautiful and peaceful place, great shot !!V
Irene Wehrli17-Jul-2013 08:44
I just love this wild and rough landscape with the remote lake!
Irene
Kay17-Jul-2013 08:02
So calming and so peaceful. You've captured the atmosphere of this little corner of the world.V
joseantonio17-Jul-2013 04:11
Very nice place for a visit.V.
Pierre Martin17-Jul-2013 01:25
look like a peacefull area
nice picture
Hank Vander Velde16-Jul-2013 23:59
Very nice image accompanied by a good description David.
Jim Coffman16-Jul-2013 23:43
Looks like a great place to spend time! Nice image,David!
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