Mount Terrible

Mount Terrible is a summit in the Great Dividing Range in Victoria that rises to 1,325 meters above sea level. Steep rocky slopes and thick vegetation cover the mountain across its natural reserve of 100 hectares.

A 22-meter steel fire lookout tower was built on the peak in 1962. This replaced an earlier observation point at Jamieson Lookout and reflected the region's growing need for improved fire monitoring.

The mountain holds significance in Aboriginal heritage under the traditional name Warrambat. This connection to Indigenous Australian languages shapes how the land is understood by those familiar with local traditions.

Reaching the summit requires a four-wheel drive vehicle capable of handling unpaved tracks from Eildon-Jamieson Road. The routes remain rough and conditions can change quickly with weather, so check conditions before setting out.

The peak houses communication equipment serving multiple emergency services from its elevated location. This hidden infrastructure allows Telstra, Ambulance Victoria, and the Victorian State Emergency Service to maintain critical connections across the region.

GPS coordinates: -37.39494,146.14051

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00