Mount Tambo

Mount Tambo is a mountain summit in the Marble Gully Nature Conservation Reserve in Victoria, rising 1,430 meters above sea level. The peak features steep slopes and changing vegetation patterns that shift with elevation and soil conditions.

The mountain was documented in 1862 by painter Eugene von Guerard during an expedition led by Georg Neumayer, who created sketches and an oil painting of the landscape. These artworks offer a rare glimpse into how the region looked during that period.

The mountain marks the intersection of three Australian counties: Benambra, Dargo, and Tambo, representing territorial boundaries in Victoria's administrative geography.

The area is protected as part of the Marble Gully Nature Conservation Reserve and accessible to visitors exploring the mountain's natural features. Deep Creek, which originates from the south-eastern slopes, shapes the water system and landscape of the region.

The mountain supports rare plant species such as the Marble Daisy Bush and Delicate New Holland-daisy found within the protected reserve. These specialized plants demonstrate how certain species adapt to thrive in higher elevations and rocky terrain.

GPS coordinates: -37.00707,147.80792

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14