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Published January 18th 2014
During the summer period, some Australians enjoy the sport of cricket. The small town of Shepherds Flat near Daylesford has a special connection with Australian cricket.
Cricket Willow have been growing willow trees for over a century. The plantation was started to produce the Crockett cricket bats.
It is the only location in the world where visitors can follow the bat making process from the tree to pitch.
You can enjoy a stroll through the trees in the willow grove, see a bat being crafted, have a hit of cricket on the field of dreams, enjoy a game of bocce, view history and tributes to local sporting identities and the collection of sporting memorabilia or have a bite to eat in the Stumps Cafe.
If you would like to learn more about this unique part of Australian sporting history, spend the day at Cricket Willow.
Cricket Willow have been growing willow trees for over a century. The plantation was started to produce the Crockett cricket bats.
Image from the Cricket Willow website
It is the only location in the world where visitors can follow the bat making process from the tree to pitch.
Cricket Willow Gallery.Image from the Cricket Willow website
If you would like to learn more about this unique part of Australian sporting history, spend the day at Cricket Willow.
Why? Learn about an unique part of Australian sporting history
When: Open weekends and public holidays 11.00am to 3.00pm
Phone: 03 5476 4277
Website: www.cricketwillow.com.au
Where: 355 Hepburn-Newstead Road, Shepherd Flat
Cost: Adult $3, Child $1.50 and Family $9. Additional costs for a guided tour.
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