"Welcome to Kanawinka - the land of tommorrow" - 57th Member of the Global Network of National Geoparks assisted by UNESCO
Follow meandering roads north from the coast to explore sublime volcanic landscapes and charming inland towns. Enjoy the contrast of conical peaks and deep crater lakes that punctuate the even carpet of rolling farmland.
Dry Stone walls dissect the landscape, an aesthetic and practical solution to farm a landscape strewn with scoria. Charming towns with well preserved buildings and tended avenues of elm, oak and plane provide visions of England on volcanic plain.
Views from Mt Leura (Camperdown), Mt Noorat (Terang) or Mt Elephant (Derrinallum) on a still winter’s morning reveal a tapestry of green pasture and deep crystal pools. The reflection of still water in every direction revealing a quicksilver trail to distant volcanic peaks.
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Botanical Gardens
The Camperdown Gardens land was put aside in 1869 with work being carried out by Dainel Bunce from 1870 then, In 1888 inprovements were made under the guidane of William Guifoyle. The Gardens feature; three species of trees on the Significant ...
Address:
220 Park Road Camperdown
Lake Bullen Merri - South Beach
Find your own space on this crystal clear volcanic lake on the southern outskirts of town. Bullen Merri`s clover like shape is a legacy of its volcanic past; the lake was formed from the remains of three adjoining craters. Dark volcanic sands ...
Address:
Naroghid Road Camperdown
Lake Bullen Merri and Gnotuk lookout
A fantastic lookout an interpretive sign describes the dynamics of the lakes and the reasons for their differing salinity. The clover shape of Bullen Merri’s collapsed craters and the salt rimmed perimeter of Gnotuk look resplendent agai...
Address:
Park Lane Camperdown
Mt Elephant
Walking trail to the crater is open on the first Sunday of every month from 1-4pm other times access is by appointment only.Location: On the outskirts of Derrinallum (Darlington side)Distance: Walk from the car park to the crater rim is 2km return w...
Address:
Hamilton Hwy Derrinallum
Mt Leura and Sugarloaf
The car park and lookout offer commanding views of Lake Corangamite and views across Lake Colongulac towards Mt Elephant. On a clear day the Grampians and Otway Ranges are easily picked from the mounted distance and direction marker. Loc...
Address:
Mt Leura Road Camperdown
Mt Noorat walk
Alan Marshall Discovery Trail. One of Australia’s best preserved dry craters offering commanding views of surrounding peaks on the volcanic plain.Location: TerangDistance: 500m return crater 800m return to peak (steep)Length: 25 minutes return...
Address:
Glenormiston Road Noorat
Terang and Noorat bike trail
This is a great trail with views north towards Mount Noorat and south towards the rise of Terang and its distinctive crown of deciduous trees. A moderate distance and relatively flat gradient make it suitable for families. Why not walk and rid...
Terang dry lake walk
An interesting trail that chronicles the science and history of the dry lake bed situated on the pretty lowland of the town’s southern edge.Location: TerangDistance: 4.5 kmLength: 1 hourAccess: Park near the toilets above bowling green ...
Lake Bookar
Lake Bookar offers good bird watching opportunity over spring and summer presided over by the bulk of nearby Mt Elephant. Look for hoary headed grebe and freckled duck. Lake Bookar has several islands that are more evident in higher water levels, it...
Address:
Darlington Road Bookar
Red Rock lookout
Views over Victoria’s largest permanent inland lake and west to the scattered volcanic peaks of Kanawinka Geopark. Lake Corangamite was formed when cooling lava flows altered watercourses and effectively formed a natural dam. Lake Corang...
Address:
Corangamite Lake Road Alvie
