Piano in a Tree - Clermont

The 1916 Flood is Clermont's most iconic event. Striking suddenly, the flood washed away Clermont's central business district and claimed at least 65 lives. It is still known as Australia's second worst flood in terms of loss of life.

The 'Piano in the Tree' in Capricorn Street (opposite Ivan Bettridge Park) is an eerie reminder of the height and ravaging force of the flood waters. Although the piano seen today is a replica, there were originally three pianos found in trees after the flood. The mass grave of the flood victims is in the Clermont Cemetery.