Located in the heart of the 3rd largest volcanic plain on the planet. Brimming with history and located on the Princes Highway. A great stop or place to base yourself to explore the region.
Mortlake is the home of Olivine (a semi-precious stone) and a thriving country town. Perfect to break your journey.
Cobden is surrounded by undulating pastures and the distinctive features of the Volcanic Lakes and Plains, this friendly community offers much for the visitor and is an ideal place to base yourself for a Great Ocean Road and Volcanic Lakes and Plains Adventure
Terang is a beautiful country town located on the Princes Highway. In any season you will appreciate the beautiful tree-lined main street and undulating landscape. You will find much to see and do including the Terang Dry Lake Walk and 18 hole Golf Course.
Nestled at the base of one of Australia’s best preserved dry Craters (Mount Noorat) lies the charming village of Noorat. Explore the setting of the iconic Australian novel “I can jump puddles”, take a step back, slow down and give in to warm country hospitality.
Located on the Hamilton highway, Lismore is a favourite stopover for many and the historic buildings in the township are well worth some further exploration.
A village of character with Mount Elephant as its backdrop. Mount Elephant is visible for 60kms in each direction and looms large on the volcanic landscape.
Dry stone walls, weathered windmills, a bluestone bridge and an historic hotel converted to a Bed and Breakfast. Use the tiny village of Darlington as a base for exploring volcanic lakes and plains and southern edge of the Grampians.
Skipton offers the visitor a range of wildlife viewing experiences with bird-life on the lake and even a chance to spot a platypus from a viewing platform on Mount Emu Creek. Take a pit-stop here or take to 2 wheels on the Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail.
Authentic rural heartland just 25km north of the 12 Apostles. Close to 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail businesses including Apostle Whey Cheese and GORGE Chocolate.
Located on the northern rim of Tower Hill State Game Reserve, Koroit derives its name from the Koroitch Gundidj people, one of the original occupiers of the area. Irish immigrants settled here in the 1840’s, the town still maintains its fascinating Irish charm as can be seen by a short walk or cycle along the main street and into the side streets.
Macarthur is the gateway to the spectacular Budj Bim National Park. This quaint town is increasingly marked on the map of travellers seeking adventure in the nearby National Parks, hiking and biking tracks, lava canals, rare caves and rich Indigenous history.
An explosive history and a never-failing spring with a village feel. Penshurst is the perfect blend of charm and fascination. Cosied up beside the now dormant volcano of Mount Rouse, the town is reminiscent of yesteryear.
Lake Bolac is located within easy driving distance to the Grampians National Park and the Great Ocean Road. An important service centre for the surrounding farms, the township is also an attraction in its own right. The freshwater lake is 27 kilometres around the foreshore and is a popular boating, fishing and sailing area when full.
Baa-ewe-tiful rainbows starting to fill our skies 🌈
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Stop, Sit and Stay for a while at the peak of Mt Rouse, Penshurst's dormant volcano and a landscape for all to explore and enjoy! 🐶
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Looking over Lake Gnotuk from Camperdown Botanic Gardens
Looking over Lake Gnotuk from Camperdown Botanic Gardens
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A moment of sunshine at Red Rock on an otherwise wet and freezing day.
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Head down to Mortlake for a Wonderful Winter Weekend❄️
🖼️ With the weekend long Mortlake Art Show displaying an array of unique local talent created since 2020.
10am - 4pm
Mortlake Soldier Memorial Hall
Cnr Shaw and Townsend St
🛍️ And the Mortlake Market - with food, produce and variety stalls - complemented with live music by Witch 3 and a Lucky Market Prize.
Monday 13/6
9am - 1pm
Market Square
Shaw St
All the more reason to enjoy the mini holidays in the Volcanic Lakes and Plains!
- https://volcaniclakesandplains.com.au/events/mortlake-market/
- https://volcaniclakesandplains.com.au/events/mortlake-art-show/
A south west Victoria sunset goes a little like this... 🌅
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The stunning panoramic views of Tower Hill 🙌🏻
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The crater rim above the lake offers great views and a strong impression of the volcanic nature of Lake Elingamite.
Discover more at: www.volcaniclakesandplains.com.au
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Lake Bullen Merri's clover like shape is a legacy of its volcanic past; the lake was formed from the remains of three adjoining craters.
Discover more at: www.volcaniclakesandplains.com.au
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#redrockregionaltheatreandgallery was founded in 2011 by Andrew and Mary Beale, who generously handed over the use of the site to the community for arts and cultural enrichment and as a memorial to their daughter Carolyn. The former church, built in 1903, hosts exhibitions in the former hall and performances in the Carolyn Theatre.
Open during advertised events or via appointment.
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Camperdown's clock tower is an impressive, gothic style structure open to the public on the 1st Sunday of the month. Climb the staircase past the stained glass windows. Continue past the 3 bells and on to the 3rd floor where you can admire the clock mechanism.
Discover more at www.volcaniclakesandplains.com.au
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Nigretta Falls like you've never seen before!
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but in seeing with new eyes." – Marcel Proust
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Tandarook Botanic Gardens, established in 1981, are located in a part of town and on a property that has had many uses. From a quarry to a rubbish tip, the gardens now have a sheltered rotunda, walking paths, toilets and BBQ and host many weddings and other events.
Discover more about Cobden here https://volcaniclakesandplains.com.au/towns-villages/cobden/
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🐝 B E E / A M A Z E D ⛅️ … this dreamy vista … the volcanic plains in all their majesty … foggy clouds skimming the rim of the crater lake of Bullen Merri … an ephemeral glimpse at sunrise before the clouds uplifted … what a delight … just like the honey the bees make as they buzz and hum across this horizon … visiting local flowers to produce authentically local honey … pure, raw, nothing but honey, with a dash of beeswax and a dusting of pollen on top … delicious, limited-edition, small-batch decadence … new deliveries buzzing into local stockists for wintry days … 💛 🍯
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Pay a visit to the Penshurst Botanic Gardens, an absolute beauty at this time of year with all its changing colours 🍂
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📷: The Wimmera & Beyond photos by Chris O'Connell via FB
Just a few minutes drive from Cobden you will find these breath taking views over Lake Bullen Merri.
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The Courthouse Camperdown was erected in 1886 in the Medieval Gothic Revival style replacing an earlier structure constructed in 1858. It ceased being a court house in 1990 and now operates as a Visitor Information Centre and offers a fabulous range of locally made goods.
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Narrapumelap Historic Homestead & Gardens are open to the public by appointment.
You can enjoy this historic gothic style homestead and lush gardens during their open days on Easter Sunday and Monday and Melbourne Cup Eve Weekend.
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Take the drive down Byaduk’s Old Crusher Road and be met with the Lava Blisters, a phenomenon to exist in one of only three locations across the world; something that makes this region just that little bit more special to the locals that love it and the visitors who visit it
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Immerse yourself in nature with a sprinkle of Irish charm in the Volcanic Lakes & Plains… 🍀
Located in the historic Irish township of Koroit you’ll be sure to experience Irish hospitality at its most charming. The Koroit-Tower Hill Caravan Park is only a five-minute walk to the Koroit town centre and is located at the beautiful and historic Botanic Gardens.
The park is ideally placed right on the doorstep of the Tower Hill State Game Reserve, an inactive volcano where you can enjoy a picnic or walk around the crater to see its wildlife or to study its geology and rich indigenous cultural history.
https://volcaniclakesandplains.com.au/accommodation/koroit-tower-hill-caravan-park/
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