Mount Elephant, Extinct volcano near Derrinallum, Victoria, Australia
Mount Elephant is an extinct volcano near Derrinallum, Victoria, Australia, rising approximately 380 meters above the surrounding basalt plains. A breached crater is clearly visible at the summit of its cone-shaped form.
The volcano formed approximately 184,000 years ago from volcanic activity in the region. From 1910 into the 1990s, scoria was quarried from the slope for road and construction materials.
The mountain marks the boundary between Djargurd Wurrong and Wathawurrung lands. Its name Djerrinallum comes from Indigenous language and refers to nests of seabirds.
Visit during daylight hours to fully see the crater and enjoy views across the plains. A visitor center at the site provides information about the geology and landscape of the area.
Early European settlers called this place Swagmans Lighthouse because it served as a navigation landmark across the flat terrain of Western District. Its distinctive shape made it a reliable guide for travelers crossing the region.
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