Jan 24, 2020 | Discover Outdoors, Sport & Recreation, Things To Do Hamilton
Lake Hamilton is a 38 hectare area built in 1977 by damming the Grange Burn. Home to many birds, the lake is set in a quiet area where all the family can relax and unwind. CONTACT phone. 1800 807 056 Rippon Road or off Mill Road,...
Dec 18, 2019 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Things To Do Byaduk
Travelling north, the Tumuli are a fascinating series of lava blisters and the only ones of their kind in southern Australia. At Harman’s lookout, closer to Byaduk, view a river of lava making its way toward you from Mount Napier, Victoria’s youngest volcano. The...
Dec 18, 2019 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Penshurst
While in town, take a stroll through the small wetlands that is near the caravan park, fed by a natural, everlasting spring. The park itself is a great place to have a picnic and has barbecue facilities. It also contains a caravan park which has six powered sites and...
Dec 18, 2019 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Things To Do Penshurst
Twenty minutes east of Hamilton, lies the town of Penshurst, home to the extinct volcano Mount Rouse, accessible by vehicle. To the south of the main scoria cone is a deep circular crater with a small lake and shallow crater rimmed with basalt. Past lava flows from...
Oct 21, 2019 | Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Sport & Recreation, Things To Do Hamilton
An all-abilities playground situated 20 metres from Hamilton Lake. Equipment includes rope pyramid, climbing wall, slides, spinners, swings, climbing mountains, see-saw, rope hammock, birds nest, sandpit, diggers, ship structure and much more. The park also offers...
Oct 21, 2019 | Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Hamilton
Visit HIRL and walk into the Parklands to see the Barred Bandicoots in their Parklands Enclosure. This enclosure contains an area of 100 ha of plains grassy woodland enclosed by a 1.8 m high electrified predator control fence. More than 120 bandicoots were released...
Oct 21, 2019 | Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Hamilton
The eye-catching, environmentally sensitive building at HIRL was designed by students from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Aimed at providing new skills to the long-term unemployed, the building was funded by community employment programmes and completed...
Oct 21, 2019 | Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Hamilton
The site for the gardens was set aside in 1853 and first planted out in 1870, making the gardens amongst the earliest provincial botanic gardens set aside in Australia. From 1881 the Council at the time employed William Guilfoyle, curator of the Melbourne Botanic...
Oct 16, 2019 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Balmoral
Black Range is a relatively quiet and remote park that offers the experienced walker opportunities to experience some of its unique flora, fauna and cultural history. Nearby areas such as Rocklands Reservoir and the Grampians National Park provide a range of...
Oct 14, 2019 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Dunkeld
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, plus plenty of guided tours there is ample opportunity to explore...
Oct 14, 2019 | Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Dunkeld
Enjoy a walk around the Arboretum tracks and view the ducks and swans playing in the ponds. Relax and unwind with the family while taking in the breathtaking views. The walking track is approximately 2km return CONTACT phone. 1800 807 056Old Ararat Road,...
Oct 14, 2019 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Things To Do Coleraine
The Peter Francis Points Arboretum, or ‘The Points’, is a native Australian plant collection, located on the edge of the town of Coleraine, Western Victoria. Situated on 37 hectares, the collection contains in excess of 10,000 plants, and includes 63 rare...
Oct 14, 2019 | Discover Outdoors, Things To Do Cavendish
The Wakefield Park garden covers 2½ acres (1 Hectare). Massed shrubberies and rose gardens are set among sweeping green lawns and sheltered by mature English trees. It is a very peaceful and romantic garden with many interesting features to be discovered. Features...
Oct 14, 2019 | Discover Outdoors, History & Heritage, Things To Do Cavendish
Established as a memorial to those Soldier Settlers, the mid 50s pioneers, Settlers Walk brings our past back to life via brief stories on plaques affixed to volcanic rocks situated along the river. Peaceful and picturesque vista, birdlife and beautiful ancient...
Oct 14, 2019 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Byaduk
Approximately 20km south of Hamilton lies Mount Napier, the youngest volcano in Victoria and the highest volcanic point in the Western District Plains. Surrounded by Mount Napier State Park, Mount Napier, Australia’s youngest volcano, has many eruption and lava...
Oct 14, 2019 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Balmoral
Wonderful views of the Grampians can be enjoyed from the reservoir and the area is renowned as the best redfin fishing in Victoria. Trout is also in good supply. Boat ramps are located at various points around the reservoir as well as camping, barbeque, picnic...
