The reserve offers opportunities to take in this unique natural and cultural landscape of ‘Koroitj’. Take one of the walking trails and look out for birdlife, koalas, emus, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, turtles and possums.
Located in the picnic area, the Visitor Centre is currently closed as we plan for its future operations following a major program of conservation works that was recently completed. The building’s roof, walls and floors have been restored, and its lighting, cooling and heating updated to provide a contemporary experience inside the 50-year-old building.
How to get there
Tower Hill Visitor Centre
When you're there
Did you know: Tower Hill's visitor centre was built by one of Australia's greatest architects?
The Tower Hill Natural History Centre was designed by Robin Boyd in 1962 and completed in 1969. Boyd is one of Australia's most famous architects, but he is best known for designing houses in urban environments. As a public building in a rural setting, that makes the Natural History Centre pretty unique.
Boyd believed in designing functional buildings tailored to the specific site in which they were constructed. You can see this in the shape of the building, which recalls a volcanic cone and affords 360-degree views of the park. Inside, a hollow central stone column supports the roof and calls to mind the core of the volcano.
The visitor centre was constructed on the main island using local limestone and other materials. It is currently closed as we plan for its future operations following a major program of conservation works that was recently completed.
Need to know
Tower Hill Visitor Centre
Facilities
The picnic area has picnic tables, electric barbecues and toilet facilities. There are no drinking water taps or rubbish bins available. Staying overnight in campervans, caravans or tents is not permitted.
Dogs
Dogs and other pets are not permitted.
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