Historical information

This is a photograph of The Nook in Sunbury, which is a popular passive recreation area in the Jackson Creek valley. Over the years it has been used for various activities. First Nations People used the creek as a food source while Europeans grew cereal crops and vines. From the later years of the 19th century when outdoor swimming became a popular activity, a deep hole in the Jackson Creek became the town's swimming pool until 1966, when an outdoor pool was built at the Aquatic Centre in Ligar Street.

Significance

The Nook has been a significant site in Sunbury over the years from First Nation People to European settlement.

Physical description

A coloured photograph of a parkland with deciduous and native trees scattered across the area and in the hillside. A creek meanders through the area.