Mount Eccles Volcano – Budj Bim National Park | La Vacanza Travel

Mount Eccles Volcano – Budj Bim National Park

Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Destination: Australia, Victoria, Victoria
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  • 3 to 4 hours
  • Victoria
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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 cluster of lava blisters (Tumuli), a very rare and exceptional landscape of this style. Or, if you prefer, we can return via a local winery.

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 the different styles of volcanic eruptions in the region.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
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Stop At: Budj Bim National Park, Mt Eccles Rd, Macarthur VIC 3286, Australia

“The Story of a volcano and it’s ancient people” You will visit the volcano that erupted 30,000 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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tumuli (Lava Blisters), Old Crusher Road 13 km West of Byaduk Caves, Macarthur, Victoria Australia

This is an optional stop on the way back. Part of the Mount Napier eruption in a wide valley fill lava flow. Numerous Tumuli form one of the most spectacular lava blister clusters you will see anywhere. It is on private land and walking on this rough rocky terrain requires great care.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    1: Port Fairy Visitor Centre / Bank Street, Port Fairy VIC 3284, Australia
    2: Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool), Merri St, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia


    Departure Time

    01:00 PM


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    3 to 4 hours

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    302vivianv

    24 Apr, 2022

    Mike is a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable & friendly. We had a wonderful time learning so much about the history of the landscape. Thanks for a very informative day!

    Julianne_F

    20 Mar, 2022

    My daughter loved doing the walks and having everything being explained rather than being shown photos. I really enjoyed seeing the lava stream caves and seeing how the lava did flow, very interesting tour. Lovely guide and he knew heaps of information to explain how volcanos work

    Oldjack

    15 Nov, 2021

    There was little advance information about Mount Eccles but it turned out to be an interesting and very different old volcanic area.There were good facilities and a walking track around the crater lake. Easy to find between Portland and Hamilton..

    506WendyG

    23 Mar, 2021

    We toured Budj Bim with with Mike and he did an absolutely amazing job of bringing the story of the geology of the area alive for us, both as we drove out to the site and also when we were there. He managed to pitch his explanations phenomenally well with them being of interest to my husband (a metallurgist who knows a bit about “rocks”) and me (a medical receptionist who knows only a little about “rocks”). We both got to play “detective” with Mike, sorting out hypotheses for the geological events in the area and it was just FUN! Well worthwhile!

    426alisaf

    10 Jan, 2021

    Fascinating tour with the knowledgeable and wonderful Mike! We had such a great afternoon with Mike learning about the volcanic geology of the region and seeing more of this beautiful region. it was great to hear about some of the recent research that has been done and discover a new way of looking at the landscape. mike is a great listener, very patient with questions and clearly loves sharing his knowledge and discovering new things to share with his tours. This tour is great!

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