Mount Wycheproof

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Mount Wycheproof, Granite summit in Wycheproof, Victoria, Australia

Mount Wycheproof rises 42 meters above the surrounding plains and reaches a total elevation of 147 meters above sea level in Victoria.

The settlement near Mount Wycheproof began in 1846, with the township receiving its official survey and establishment in 1875.

The name originates from the Aboriginal term 'wichi-poorp', which translates to 'grass on a hill' in the local indigenous language.

Visitors can access the summit through walking tracks while observing native wildlife including emus and kangaroos in their natural environment.

The mountain contains wycheproofite, a transparent pinkish mineral formation that exists exclusively in this location and contains calcium and phosphorus compounds.

GPS coordinates: -36.07651,143.23376

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:43

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