Lava Tongue Walk (Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve)

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Lava Tongue Walk (Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve)

An popular family friendly walk through tall wetland reeds, crossing the most recent flow of lava inside this now dormant volcano. Experience the sights, smells and sounds of the open forest and wetlands the perfect opportunity to spot koala, emu, kangaroo, wallaby, possum and colourful parrots.

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Lava Tongue Walk (Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve)

Lava Tongue Walk (Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve)

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Lava Tongue Walk (Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No bicycles
  • No vehicles
  • No camping
  • No dogs allowed
  • No horses
  • No fires permitted

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery surface
    • Uneven ground
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

Tower Hill Reserve - Improvement Works - Visitor Centre and Toilets Closed - Temporary Toilets Available

The Visitor Centre and toilet building in Tower Hill Reserve are currently closed for renovations. 

Temporary public toilets are available near the picnic ground. Access to the temporary toilets requires navigating several stairs to a portable building. 

The closest accessible and ambulant toilets are: 
  • Koroit township - 174 Commercial Road, Koroit, 15 minutes drive north
  • Killarney Recreation Reserve - Mahoneys Road, Killarney, 15 miunutes drive west
              

Tower Hill Reserve - part of Lake Edge Track Closed for Works

A section of Lake Edge Track, near the Lava Tongue Track, is closed for track maintenance works. No access is permitted at this time Please plan your walks accordingly. 
Parks Victoria apologises for any inconvenience 

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