The Fern Tree Inn and the later Fern Tree Hotel had an interesting history, including many different licensees and strawberry feasts. It was often also instrumental in assisting with emergencies on the mountain. Full information on the history of the Read More …
St. Raphael’s Church was built at Fern Tree in the 1890’s. Regular strawberry feasts were held from 1892 to raise funds for the building and maintenance of this picturesque church. The photo at the top of the page is a Read More …
Silver Falls is a very short and easy walk from the Fern Tree Bower. The falls were described in 1899 as a “graceful cascade, in the midst of the most vivid greenery”. Today the falls are still extremely lovely and Read More …
Fern Tree Bower was a highly popular destination for tourists due a combination of beauty and ease of access from the city. Download our document on the Bower here.