Kyneton - Bald Hill Reserve
Bald Hill Reserve is a unique conservation reserve only six kilometres to the east of Kyneton. It borders Pipers Creek Road, Baynton Road, Mount St Mary's Lane and to the west, private allotments including Deakin Court.
It is a 96-hectare forest, woodland and grassland reserve that features a rich diversity of indigenous flora and fauna including state and nationally significant species. It is the largest and most intact area of native vegetation within the Kyneton region consisting of several species of eucalypts over a ground layer of native grasses, herbs, lilies and orchids.
There are two peaks in the reserve, which form a prominent feature of the surrounding Kyneton landscape, providing a junction between granitic and basaltic geological formations. Sites of indigenous cultural importance have been identified and will be investigated in the future through the correct channels.
The reserve was previously known as the Kyneton Rifle Range with a strong military history, having served as a Department of Defence testing and training site between 1906 and 1986.
Note: The Kyneton Gun Club has a lease on the southern section of the reserve and uses this area on the third Sunday of the month (and second Sunday in December) for clay target shooting from 11-6pm. Visitors should avoid this area during this time and comply with signage.
Bald Hill Reserve provides low impact, passive tourism opportunities for photographers, geologists and naturalists; with something to offer for anyone with an interest in native plants (in particular wildflowers), frogs, birds, reptiles and other creepy crawlies, native animals including the phascogale, sugar gliders and much more.
Mountain biking is also permitted on the established tracks.
Access is via Mount St Marys Lane, off Baynton Road.
Access for Dogs:
Dogs are allowed in the reserve but must be on a lead at all times.
Location
Mt St Marys Lane, Kyneton 3444 Map
Web Links
→ Friends of Bald Hill Reserve
