In the misty foothills of Mount Donna Buang, where towering mountain ash trees pierce the clouds, the historic Dee Slip Bridge has reopened following extensive repair works.
The elegant timber trestle bridge, a cherished landmark along the renowned O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail in Yarra Ranges National Park, reopened last month after being closed since 2021.
Photo: The reconstructed Dee Slip trestle bridge has been able to retain a lot of it's original aesthetic.
First constructed in 1947, the Dee Slip Bridge was built after a section of the aqueduct collapsed following a landslip and the force of the water flow gouged out a large 'slip' in the side of the embankment.
For many years the bridge was used to access both the aqueduct and the walking trail, but as the years wore on its timbers began to suffer the ravages of time and weather. In 2021 the bridge was further damaged when a large pine tree collapsed onto it.
For walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers, the closure created a frustrating detour that broke the trail's seamless 30-kilometre magic.
