Mount Buninyong, Extinct volcano in Buninyong, Victoria, Australia
Mount Buninyong is an extinct volcano rising 745 meters above sea level that can be seen from Melbourne and the surrounding region. The mountain offers several walking tracks and a summit road for visitors with different abilities.
Seven European settlers reached the summit in 1837, marking the beginning of increased European use of the mountain. A public reserve of around 90 hectares was established in 1866 to protect the area.
The mountain held deep significance for the Keyeet Balug clan of the Wathaurang people, who left behind stone tools and burial sites. Visitors today can see these traces of their long connection to the place.
Several access points and signage are available, with maps and trail details at the Buninyong Information Centre to help plan your visit. The best time to come is during dry days in summer and autumn when conditions are most comfortable.
Snow falls on the mountain about six days each year, setting it apart from the surrounding Victorian landscape. This winter weather is unusual for the region and gives the summit a different character during the colder months.
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