MOUNT ELEPHANT
About Mount Elephant
Mount Elephant is a perfect breached scoria cone that erupted maybe 180,000 years ago. It is part of a suite of volcanos on the basalt plains of south west Victoria from 30,000 to several million years old. (When will the next one erupt?!)
VISIT
Mount Elephant
Our visitor centre is open from 1pm to 4pm every Sunday, and the site can be accessed on foot from the front gate at other times.
(Unless it is a Total Fire Ban, an Extreme or Catastrophic fire risk day when we are closed for safety.)
We observe any COVID 19 restrictions which apply.
Groups such as schools can make an appointment for other more suitable times.
Dogs on leads are welcome.
TOUR INFORMATION
Our visitor centre volunteers are happy to give details of the Mount, or you can click here for a map and self-guided tour details.
Some suggestions of things to look out for: mount elephant - Things to see (with pictures)
SAFETY ISSUES AND INFORMATION
Mount Elephant tracks are steep and uneven, so keep to marked tracks.
There is a risk of tripping or falling over. Wear stout boots. Walk carefully and do not run.
There is a risk of rolling rocks. Do not walk downhill of others.
The complete rim circuit is about 2 km of hard walking with elevation. People with heart and breathing problems need to take care.
The weather is usually windy and often hot, cold or raining. Dress accordingly and carry water and food and clothing.
The western slope is very steep. You may fall off a cliff. Do not cross to the west of the rabbit fence, and keep to tracks.
The views are stunning and worth the walk!
In the very unlikely event that you are on the mountain when there is a fire also on the mountain there are things to do.
(Surrounding farmers often burn their stubble in autumn. This is not a risk to you.)
- 1. Ring 000. You are on Mount Elephant (at "Hamilton Hwy and O'Donnell's Rd, Derrinallum.)
- 2. Get off the mountain by the shortest way (away from the fire).
- 3. A fire burns much slower downhill than uphill, so try to keep below the fire.
- 4. Try to avoid long grass and trees.
- 5. If very necessary you could light your own fire to make a safe burned area.
- 6. Ring 000 to say that you are safe.
