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Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, Warrnambool
Whilst camping in Killarney (a few minutes away from Port Fairy) we spent the morning at the Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve. A great place to explore if you are looking for things to do with kids in Port Fairy.
“Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve was the first national park declared in Victoria in 1892 in an attempt to stop the environmental damage of the once majestic site” Parks Victoria
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve is a major natural National Park on the Princes Highway between Warrnambool and Port Fairy in south-western Victoria. Many people visit to enjoy the walks, history, scenery and wildlife.
The kids were fascinated that we were walking down inside an extinct volcano. They just love volcanoes!!
The area has picnic tables, electric barbeques and toilets.
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve Visitor Centre
The Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve visitor centre is open from 10am to pm.
“The Visitor Centre is located near the picnic area and is managed by Worn Gundidj Aboriginal Cooperative. The centre has displays along with light refreshments and aboriginal arts and crafts for sale.
Guided Tours Guided tours of the park featuring wildlife and Aboriginal cultural heritage are provided for individuals and groups by Worn Gundidj.
Tours run daily at 11am, and other times may be arranged by appointment. Bookings are required. Enquire at the Visitor Centre on (03) 5565 9202.” Parks Victoria
Note, there are no drinking water taps or rubbish bins, so please take all your rubbish home with you.
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve Walks
There are numerous walks you can take around the reserve showcasing the volcanic landscape feature, with lookouts, lakes, hills and lava flows.
All walks start from the Visitor Centre.
Wagon Bay Loop
1.5km
30 minutes circuit
Lava Tongue Boardwalk
1.6km flat
30 minutes circuit
Journey to the Last Volcano Loop
This is the walk we did on our visit.
1.9km, 1 hour circuit with some steep hills
This was a moderately strenuous walk in the heat with some steep hills with some great views around the park.
One of the great viewpoints along our walk
Wildlife at Tower Hill Reserve
One of the best things about the Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve is the animals roaming free. Emu’s, koalas, reptiles (no snakes for us luckily) and echidnas.
Emu at Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve
If you are looking for things to do in Port Fairy with kids, we can recommend a visit to the Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve.
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve Location
Tower Hill Reserve is located 18 km west of Warrnambool and can be accessed from the Princes Highway.
Taking his time at the entrance to Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve
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