Penshurst is steeped in volcanic history. Mt Rouse rises 100 metres above the surrounding plans and the road access to the Mt Rouse Lookout provides panoramic views of the lava plain. A visit to the Volcanoes Discovery Centre will reveal the unique story of the lava flow formations known as the Kanawinka Geotrail.
Local Tips:
Twenty minutes east of Hamilton lies the town of Penshurst, home to the extinct volcano Collorrer (Mount Rouse). The mountain is a massive…
Victoria's south-western volcanic plains are part of Australia's most extensive volcanic province. The Kanawinka Geotrail takes you on a journey…
With over 30 species of birds living in the wetlands, Yatmerone is a popular bird-watching area providing a place where visitors can appreciate the…
Tucked away just off the Hamilton Highway with entry via Cox Street, the Penshurst Wetland Gardens are located within the Penshurst Botanic Gardens…