Derrinallum - Mount Elephant
Mount Elephant is a perfect breached scoria cone that erupted maybe 180,000 years ago. It is part of a suite of volcanoes on the basalt plains of south west Victoria from 30,000 to several million years old.
Visible from 60 kilometres in every direction, Mount Elephant dominates the landscape.
There is a growing number of kangaroos and wallabies which can be found in the bush around the base. Hawks and eagles patrol overhead searching for unwary rabbits, while many smaller birds flit among the denser vegetation.
A modern Visitor Centre with unique design and spectacular views provides nature displays, light refreshments and toilets. It is manned by local volunteers who have the answer to any questions.
The walk from the car park to the crater rim is a two kilometre return walk to the peak (John and Millie Borbridge track) and around the crater rim is an extra three kilometres (steep in sections). The path is steep and uneven, not suitable for prams or wheelchairs or those with limited mobility.
Opening Hours:
Open from 1pm to 4pm each Sunday. (Unless it is a "Total fire ban" or a "Severe" fire risk day).
At any other time you can collect a key from Geoff at "Urquhart Motors" service station Ph: (03) 5597 6570
Access for Dogs:
Dogs on leads are welcome.
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Location
Mount Elephant, Hamilton Highway, Derrinallum 3325 Map
✆ (03) 5596 2014 / 0409 535 914
Email Enquiry
Web Links
→ www.mountelephant.com.au
→ Mt Elephant (Victorian Volcanoes)
→ Mount Elephant Community on Facebook
