When I first visited this tree, it reminded me of my childhood vision of the Magic Faraway tree. Although Silky, Moonface and Saucepan man are nowhere to be found, it is still well worth visiting this very special tree.
This Cork Oak Tree (Quercus Suber) is an outstanding specimen for its large height of 13m, impressive canopy spread of 22.5m and trunk circumference of 3.85m (at height of 1m) and 4.68m (at height of 1.4m).
The tree is located at the Dunolly Railway station which is currently used for grain storage only. It is commonly believed the tree was planted in 1875, not long after the station was built in 1873.
In the 1980's there was a proposal to upgrade the train line. The proposed route would have resulted in the tree being destroyed. Local residents were very vocal in their disagreement and the route was altered in response to public pressure.
The tree was placed on the national trust register in 2018 at a state level of significance and nominated in the 2018 Victorian tree of the year contest.
You are looking for a black bison, down low. You DO NOT need to search on or near the tree.