Big Hill

Big Hill is a natural hill near Greater Bendigo with walking paths that wind through a nature reserve offering views across the surrounding landscape. The reserve protects the area and provides access to explore the local vegetation and terrain.

The hill became a site of mining activity during the 1800s gold rush when people came searching for valuable minerals underground. This period of extraction helped shape how Greater Bendigo developed as a community.

The Big Hill Nature Conservation Reserve connects residents with their geological heritage through educational programs and environmental preservation initiatives.

The location is reached by local roads from Greater Bendigo with parking available near the entrance to the reserve. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since the paths vary in difficulty and the ground can be uneven in places.

The hill holds substantial clay and mineral deposits that show the geological diversity of this part of Victoria. Visitors walking through can observe different rock layers and mineral formations visible in the ground.

Location: City of Greater Bendigo

GPS coordinates: -36.83650,144.23217

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40