Pilchers Bridge is a Box-Ironbark forest reserved for conservation of flora and fauna. At an elevation of 310 metres, it is dominated by Red Ironbark,…
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Today’s visitors can enjoy a lovely walk followed by a picnic under the oaks in this beautiful setting. Back in 1900, the Lands Department cleared…
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Mount Alexander has granite boulders great for rock climbing, some up to about 30m in size. There are bolted friction slabs, jam cracks, chimneys and arêtes. The folks over…
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There’s a few good bush walks up and around Mount Alexander. The West Ridge Walking Track runs for 4km along the Harcourt-side of the mount.…
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Golden Point is one of the most beautiful swimming and fishing places you’ll ever find. Walk around the reservoir or pick a place to laze…
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Near the peak of Mt Alexander, you’ll find huge, picturesque granite outcrops just a short walk from Joseph Young Drive. They’re called Dog Rocks. Over…
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With breathtaking views over Harcourt Valley’s bush lands and vineyards, Shepherd’s Flat Lookout is truly something to behold. It looks across the peaks of Tarrengower and…
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Picnics, walks and camping atop Mount Alexander. Beautiful scenery and practical facilities. Open-fire cooking, clean running water, flat terrain and maintained toilets. What we now…
Comments closedThe Cairn Curran reservoir is situated along the Loddon River near the townships of Baringhup, Newstead and Welshmans Reef. Its an irrigation reservoir that’s also…
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