About
Along the winding Mt Dandenong Tourist Road is the internationally renowned, William Ricketts Sanctuary. The sanctuary is one the Nong’s more iconic destinations, and one of the most tranquil places in the hills.
William Ricketts created the sanctuary as a place for quiet reflection. Having spent much time living with aboriginal communities in central Australia, several of his works depict his feelings about the negative impact ‘white’ man has had on Australia’s natural environment.
Within the sanctuary, there are over 90 different sculptures of aboriginal people in pristine forest settings. Carved into rocks and tree trunks, the themes in his sculptural work reflect his philosophies about the importance of connection and respect between humans and nature.
Details
Address:1402 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Mount Dandenong VIC 3767
Hours of operation: 10:00am to 4:30pm daily (except Christmas Day)
Phone: 03 8627 4700
Website: William Ricketts Sanctuary
Map
William Ricketts Sanctuary
Distance
Ferny Hill Retreat to William Ricketts Sanctuary: 25 minutes 21km