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Mount Eccles Volcano – Budj Bim National Park

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$95 per adult
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Overview

Natural History Tour with a geologist and experienced local guide. This is a unique opportunity to see a well-preserved lava shield volcano in the company of an authentic geologist, the Budj Bim (Mount Eccles) Volcano. With the option of also visiting a local winery along the way.

This is not a tour of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape that is located nearby on part of the same lava system. Those tours are operated by Budj Bim Tours.

You guide will explain the regional geological setting. He will teach you about geological time, with reference also to Aboriginal occupation of this region. You will see convincing examples of volcanic processes and learn about the different styles of volcanic eruptions in the region.

For Schools field education in how the Historical Sciences work.

Activity location

  • Budj Bim National Park
    • Mount Eccles Road
    • 3286, Macarthur, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Port Fairy Visitor Centre / Bank Street
    • 3284, Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia

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Mount Eccles Volcano – Budj Bim National Park
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 1:00 pm
Price details
AU$95.00 x 2 AdultsAU$190.00
Total
Price is AU$190.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Budj Bim National Park
  • 2h
The storey of a volcano and its people. See a "lava snake” that literally went underground. You will visit the volcano that erupted 38,000 years ago. You will look into the crater-lake, nearby lava channels and remains of a lava tunnel. Travelling with Mike Raetz a local geologist who will interpret the volcanic landscape and explain how this connected with Aboriginal occupation.
Suffoir Winery & Brewery & Cidery and Distillery
  • 30m
Optional stop along the way. Beer and wine.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBudj Bim National Park
    • Mount Eccles Road
    • 3286, Macarthur, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPort Fairy Visitor Centre / Bank Street
    • 3284, Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia

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