Mount Napier

Mount Napier is a volcanic cone in southwestern Victoria made up of a lava shield and scoria cone formation. The mountain rises about 150 meters above the surrounding plains and is surrounded by eucalyptus and manna gum forests.

Explorer Thomas Mitchell named the mountain in 1836 during his third expedition through southeastern Australia after the Napier family. The volcano itself last erupted roughly 32,000 years ago.

This site holds meaning for the Gunditjmara people as part of their connection to the land. Visitors today can experience this relationship through walking the volcanic landscape.

The walk to the summit follows marked trails through volcanic rock and forest and takes about an hour round trip. The track is moderate and offers different entry points depending on the effort you want to put in.

This is not just any old volcano but Victoria's youngest one, with its last eruption happening only about 32,000 years ago. This relative youth makes it geologically special and suggests the volcanic region is much younger than many people might expect.