Known as bunjil nganga cultural landscape by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, Quarry Hills Parkland is the site of the proposed 1,100 hectare regional open space.
Quarry Hills is the largest parkland in the City of Whittlesea, and home to exciting new community spaces such as the Granite Hills Major Community Park and an Aboriginal Gathering Place, is set to become a rich and inspiring destination for our city following the endorsement of a long-term plan for the area.
The parkland will protect important ecological and cultural values and provide significant open space for both the growing population of the City of Whittlesea and for visitors from across greater Melbourne.
A place for deep connection to Country, the parkland will be managed through traditional Caring for Country practices, and rehabilitation practices through partnerships with:
Healthy Country is vital for healthy people, and this key intention underpins the vision of our plan.
The Quarry Hills Parkland will help to deliver the City of Whittlesea's 2040 goals and Victoria’s vision of a quality open space network as set out in the Open space for everyone strategy.
The proposed parkland centres around a wish-bone shaped rise and extends along the upper reaches of the Darebin Creek.
From the crest of the hills, extensive views take in Country from Mount Martha to the Great Dividing Range and west to Mount Macedon.
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The Quarry Hills Parkland Future Directions Plan has been developed by the City of Whittlesea in partnership with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
The project is an initiative of the Victorian Government’s Suburban Parks Program.
Download the Quarry Hills Future Directions Plan(PDF, 19MB)
If you need this plan in another format, please email info@whittlesea.vic.gov.au or call 03 9217 2170.