Mount Warrenheip, Extinct volcano near Ballarat, Australia
Mount Warrenheip reaches an elevation of 746 meters above sea level, featuring a deep central crater breached on its northern side point.
The volcano last erupted approximately 2.53 million years ago, contributing to the formation of Victoria's Newer Volcanic Province landscape.
The name Warrenheip comes from Warrengeep in Wathaurong language, referring to the fern vegetation that covered the mountain slopes.
Four telecommunications towers stand at the summit, accessed via Mount Warrenheip Road through a forested nature conservation reserve.
Mount Warrenheip experiences snow about seven days annually and maintains temperatures several degrees lower than neighboring Ballarat.
GPS coordinates: -37.57661,143.95824
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:31
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