Memorial Contemplation Garden

Directions to Story Points 2 to 4: Return to Homebush Road and turn left. Once over the rail crossing, turn left into Boyce Street. Take the next left into York Street for 500 metres. Park in the Art Railway Station. Looking west towards the silo you will see a Contemplation Garden area. Pause this video, walk over and respect. Play the video to learn more.

In 1918, citizens of Avoca gathered on the corner of High Street and North Street to plant the first of many elm and gum trees that would form an avenue of honour connecting with the railway station. It was intended that the avenue would not only provide shade for passengers walking to and from the town, but be an ever-present reminder of the sacrifices brave soldiers made during the Great War. Today there are only a few trees remaining. Sit and take time to contemplate and appreciate the significance of the memorial, as well as taking in the ever-present and ever-changing view of the Pyrenees in the background.