Gooseberry Hill, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gooseberry HillPerth, Western Australia |
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Gooseberry Hill viewed from
the Kalamunda Zig Zag |
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| Postcode(s) | 6076 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 25 km (16 mi) from Perth | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Kalamunda | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kalamunda | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hasluck | ||||||||||||||
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Gooseberry Hill is a suburb in Perth, Western Australia. It's part of the City of Kalamunda and is home to the beautiful Gooseberry Hill National Park.
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About Gooseberry Hill
Gooseberry Hill is located on a high point of land. It offers great views over the area. It's also known for the old Kalamunda Zig Zag railway line. This railway used to wind its way up the hill.
History of the Area
The name "Gooseberry Hill" comes from the cape gooseberry plants that grew there. In 1878, a surveyor named Henry Samuel Ranford officially recorded the name. The townsite of Gooseberry Hill was officially made a suburb on June 8, 1959.
A Wartime Event
During World War II, a sad event happened in Gooseberry Hill. On April 19, 1945, a United States Navy C-47 Skytrain plane crashed in heavy fog. It had just taken off from Guildford Airport (now Perth Airport). Sadly, all 13 people on board, including US servicemen and Red Cross women, passed away. The plane crashed not far from its take-off point.
Schools in Gooseberry Hill
Gooseberry Hill has two schools for local children. Gooseberry Hill Primary School is a government school that opened in 1972. Mary's Mount Primary School is a Catholic school that has been around even longer, established in 1921.
Getting Around
You can get to and from Gooseberry Hill using local bus services.
Bus Routes
- Bus 274 travels between Kalamunda Bus Station and Gooseberry Hill. It goes along streets like Railway Road and Lenori Road.
- Bus 275 connects Walliston to High Wycombe Station. This route uses Kalamunda Road.
- Bus 276 also links Kalamunda Bus Station to High Wycombe Station. It travels via Railway Road and Gooseberry Hill Road.
- Bus 307 runs from Kalamunda Bus Station to Midland Station. This bus uses Railway Road, Gooseberry Hill Road, and Watsonia Road.
