Nov 14, 2024 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Balmoral
Rocklands Reservoir The Rocklands Reservoir is the second largest reservoir in Victoria, known for its various tourist activities and attractions and wonderful views of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. Constructed during the 1950s, the Reservoir is a major...
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Oct 28, 2020 | Big Nature, Things To Do Penshurst
Yatmerone Wildlife Reserve With over 30 species of birds living at the wetlands, Yatmerone is a popular bird watching area providing a place where visitors can appreciate the local flora and fauna as well as catch a glimpse of native wildlife. The Reserve is fed by a...
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Aug 11, 2020 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Things To Do Dunkeld
Mirranatwa Gap Lookout A somewhat hidden secret on the crest of the Serra Ranges, turn off Grampians Tourist Road onto Victoria Valley Road to find the Mirranatwa Gap Lookout (or sometimes called Grampians Valley Lookout). Located just 20 minutes from Dunkeld, only a...
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Aug 10, 2020 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors
Budj Bim (Mt Eccles) National Park The Budj Bim National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed park covering the majority of the lava flow from the Budj Bim volcano (Mount Eccles) as well as multiple significant Indigenous heritage sites. Just a 30-minute drive from...
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Jul 24, 2020 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Byaduk
Byaduk Caves An undiscovered attraction in the Mount Napier State Park, the Byaduk Caves are the most extensive set of lava caves in Australia. The caves form an intricate connection of underground tubes, created when the lava from nearby volcano Mount Napier...
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Dec 18, 2019 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Things To Do Byaduk
Harman’s Valley Lookout Located along the Hamilton-Port Fairy Road just under 4km north of the Byaduk township, the Harman Valley Lookout showcases one of the best examples of lava flow constricted by a valley in the world. A number of information boards at the...
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Dec 18, 2019 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Things To Do Penshurst
Collorrer (Mount Rouse) Penshurst’s own resident volcano, Collorrer (Mount Rouse) is responsible for the rocky landscape surrounding Penshurst and which dominates much of the landscape from Penshurst to Port Fairy. A part of Kanawinka alongside Mt Napier...
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Oct 16, 2019 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Balmoral
Black Range State Park (Burrunj) The Black Range State Park (Burrunj) is a 40 minute drive North of Balmoral and is a relatively quiet and remote State Park joining up with Rocklands Reservoir at its south-east side. Discover the sandstone cliffs and indulge in a...
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Oct 14, 2019 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Dunkeld
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Renowned for rugged moutain ranges, rich cultural heritage and breathtaking scenic views, the 168 000 hectare park is ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities. With over 52 walks around the area there is ample opportunity to...
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Oct 14, 2019 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Byaduk
Mount Napier State Park Mount Napier is the youngest volcano in the state of Victoria and last erupted around 30,000 years ago creating what is now a magnificent State Park around it. Mount Napier is a part of the Newer Volcanic Province and alongside Collorrer...
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Oct 14, 2019 | Big Nature, Things To Do Byaduk
Lava Blister (Tumuli) Just 20 minutes south of Hamilton down Byaduk’s Old Crusher Road, you will find one of only three sites in the world where Tumuli exist. A natural phenomenon, these unusual circular mounds or hummocks of rock were created when the lava flow from...
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