Out and about

I found Google Maps to be a very useful resource. The picture in this blog is of the Caretaker's hut at Kurth Kiln Forest Park. This park is about 10 kilometres from Gembrook and directions are available using the Google Maps website.

Kurth Kiln was named after a Professor E.E. Kurth who designed and patented a kiln which was built to produce charcoal during the Second World War. The charcoal "was used to produce a combustible gas as a substitute for petrol which was heavily rationed during the war." Huts like the one in this picture were initially built to accommodate kiln workers and later on were used to house forestry workers. If you are interested in heritage sites Kurth Kiln is worth a visit. Picnic facilities are available.