Mount Rothwell Biodiversity Interpretation Centre

Mount Rothwell Biodiversity Interpretation Centre is a nature reserve in Victoria that provides predator-free habitats for threatened native animals. The grounds span several hundred hectares of natural woodland and open areas where visitors can walk trails and watch animals living in large enclosures.

The facility began in 2002 with a focus on protecting and breeding endangered species in a predator-free setting. After several ownership changes in its early years, it evolved into a centre with educational programs and conservation research.

The centre plays an active role in breeding rare Australian animals like Eastern Quolls and wallabies that roam in protected enclosures here. Visitors can watch directly how these creatures are raised and see the work needed to keep them alive.

The site is about an hour from Melbourne near Little River and can be explored with guided tours or self-guided walks. Wear sturdy shoes and come prepared for changing weather conditions depending on the season.

Large parts of the site contain original grassy woodland that is rarely found in this region anymore. This natural setting lets visitors see what the landscape looked like before human activity transformed it.

Location: Victoria

Inception: 2002

GPS coordinates: -37.88940,144.44000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43