Mount Wycheproof
Mount Wycheproof
Mount Wycheproof rises 43 m above the surround plain and stands at 148m above sea level. It is a granite outcrop or metamorphic boss, a cone of granite. It is the most western outcrop of the Terrick Terrick Range that includes Pyramid Hill in the east.
A unique mineral to Mount Wycheproof was identified in by geologist Dr Bill Birch in 1993 and named Wycheproofite. This pink coloured mineral is a hydrated sodium aluminium zirconium phosphate seen in the veins in the granite rock found on the mount. click here for technical information.
There is a plethora of native plants unique to the mount. Of significance is the small spindly Acacia implexa and the golden flowered Correa. A plant list was compiled in 2007 listing native and introduced Australian species and weeds.
The mount is a nature reserve featuring natural ponds teeming with tadpoles and picnic area with free barbecue. From the summit take in the panorama of the surrounding plains.
The Friends of Mount Wycheproof is a community group that provides an oversight of the Mount reserve which is managed by Buloke Shire Council. The Friends of Mount Wycheproof is currently rolling out phase two of the Mount Wycheproof Rehabilitation Plan.
Wycheproof wetlands project
The project was announced by Buloke Shire Council on 7 August 2020 as follows.
A $350,000 State Government grant will create a major recreational boost for the Wycheproof community with the planned development of local walking trails and a featured wetlands precinct that incorporates disused reservoirs.
The Wycheproof project, administered by Council and managed by the Department of Land, Environment, Water and Planning (DELWP), is part of the Improving Public Visitor and Recreational Sites-Stimulus Program and will mark the 1st Stage of a broader goal aimed at revitalising the Wycheproof recreational areas.
The project will see the completion of the walking trail network through the Mount Wycheproof flora and fauna reserve, then loop into a Wetlands precinct to be established on the site of the disused Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water (GWMWater) storages.
Lighting, signage, furniture & tree planting will further revive the area, plus the addition of two new carparks – on Mount Street and Charles Street - will also improve visitor access.
Thanks to the support from GWMWater, the development of the Wetlands vicinity will provide the first stage or a much larger project to create a multi-faceted activity hub for community and visitor use. Picnic areas and a cycling track will complete the scope of a range of leisure-time opportunities.
Expressing excitement about the project, Buloke Mayor, Cr. Carolyn Stewart said ”The Walking Trail and Wetlands proposition is a wonderful opportunity for Wycheproof to showcase the truly unique natural feature of the world’s smallest mountain. This habitat and the spectacular views are something to be shared and boosting the recreational capabilities will assist in achieving that goal. In the post-COVID world the flow-on effect will benefit the local economy, and the health and well-being of the community will also be addressed with the increased distance added to the linked walking tracks. This is an exciting project for the town and one which will add to its already recognisable profile.”
Avoca River
To the east of Wycheproof is the Avoca River and a network of creeks and lakes. The area is teeming with birdlife.
Recreation Lakes
To the south of Wycheproof is Lake Wooroonook a tranquil camping spot popular with visitors and locals alike. The camp ground has new amenities. The lakeside 'beach' is a shady spot on hot summer days,
To the west of town, on the Birchip Road, is Tchum Lake, popular for waterskiing and motorised water sports. It also has excellent amenities for camping
Mount Wycheproof rises 43 m above the surround plain and stands at 148m above sea level. It is a granite outcrop or metamorphic boss, a cone of granite. It is the most western outcrop of the Terrick Terrick Range that includes Pyramid Hill in the east.
A unique mineral to Mount Wycheproof was identified in by geologist Dr Bill Birch in 1993 and named Wycheproofite. This pink coloured mineral is a hydrated sodium aluminium zirconium phosphate seen in the veins in the granite rock found on the mount. click here for technical information.
There is a plethora of native plants unique to the mount. Of significance is the small spindly Acacia implexa and the golden flowered Correa. A plant list was compiled in 2007 listing native and introduced Australian species and weeds.
The mount is a nature reserve featuring natural ponds teeming with tadpoles and picnic area with free barbecue. From the summit take in the panorama of the surrounding plains.
The Friends of Mount Wycheproof is a community group that provides an oversight of the Mount reserve which is managed by Buloke Shire Council. The Friends of Mount Wycheproof is currently rolling out phase two of the Mount Wycheproof Rehabilitation Plan.
Wycheproof wetlands project
The project was announced by Buloke Shire Council on 7 August 2020 as follows.
A $350,000 State Government grant will create a major recreational boost for the Wycheproof community with the planned development of local walking trails and a featured wetlands precinct that incorporates disused reservoirs.
The Wycheproof project, administered by Council and managed by the Department of Land, Environment, Water and Planning (DELWP), is part of the Improving Public Visitor and Recreational Sites-Stimulus Program and will mark the 1st Stage of a broader goal aimed at revitalising the Wycheproof recreational areas.
The project will see the completion of the walking trail network through the Mount Wycheproof flora and fauna reserve, then loop into a Wetlands precinct to be established on the site of the disused Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water (GWMWater) storages.
Lighting, signage, furniture & tree planting will further revive the area, plus the addition of two new carparks – on Mount Street and Charles Street - will also improve visitor access.
Thanks to the support from GWMWater, the development of the Wetlands vicinity will provide the first stage or a much larger project to create a multi-faceted activity hub for community and visitor use. Picnic areas and a cycling track will complete the scope of a range of leisure-time opportunities.
Expressing excitement about the project, Buloke Mayor, Cr. Carolyn Stewart said ”The Walking Trail and Wetlands proposition is a wonderful opportunity for Wycheproof to showcase the truly unique natural feature of the world’s smallest mountain. This habitat and the spectacular views are something to be shared and boosting the recreational capabilities will assist in achieving that goal. In the post-COVID world the flow-on effect will benefit the local economy, and the health and well-being of the community will also be addressed with the increased distance added to the linked walking tracks. This is an exciting project for the town and one which will add to its already recognisable profile.”
Avoca River
To the east of Wycheproof is the Avoca River and a network of creeks and lakes. The area is teeming with birdlife.
Recreation Lakes
To the south of Wycheproof is Lake Wooroonook a tranquil camping spot popular with visitors and locals alike. The camp ground has new amenities. The lakeside 'beach' is a shady spot on hot summer days,
To the west of town, on the Birchip Road, is Tchum Lake, popular for waterskiing and motorised water sports. It also has excellent amenities for camping