Mount Rowan, Ballarat

Name: Mount Rowan
Address: Ballarat, Australia

#23 among attractions in Ballarat

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

Mount Rowan is a small extinct volcano on the edge of the city of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. It was also known as Waldies Hill. It is 518 metres above sea level. The lava flows from the volcano are thought to be from 2.1 million to 2.9 million years ago. It is one of the 123 volcanoes in the Ballarat and Daylesford area. These are part of the Western Victorian Volcanic Plains. In 2009, a geologist, Professor Bernie Joyce warned that the volcanoes around Ballarat could become active again. ()

Coordinates: 37°30'6"S, 143°50'20"E

Address

Ballarat Australia

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Ballarat

Day trips

Mount Rowan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ballarat Tramway Museum, Stockland Wendouree, Eureka Stadium, Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

3.6 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Tram
Ballarat Tramway Museum, Ballarat
92 min walk • The Ballarat Tramway Museum is a window into the bygone era of public transport in the city of Ballarat, Australia. Nestled within the picturesque surrounds of the Botanical Gardens, this museum offers a unique glimpse into the history of electric trams which once were...
2.4 miS
City, Shopping, Shopping centre
Stockland Wendouree, Ballarat
61 min walk • Stockland Wendouree is a premier shopping destination located in the heart of Ballarat, Australia. This expansive shopping center serves as a one-stop destination for both locals and visitors, offering a wide array of retail options, dining experiences, and essential...
2.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Eureka Stadium, Ballarat
68 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Ballarat, Eureka Stadium stands as a modern testament to Australia's passion for sport. Officially known as Mars Stadium due to sponsorship, this contemporary sports venue has become a cornerstone of the local community and a symbol of...
3.3 miS
Picturesque gardens with a greenhouse
Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Ballarat
86 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Ballarat, the Ballarat Botanical Gardens stand as a verdant oasis and a testament to Victorian-era horticultural elegance. Established in the 1850s, these gardens sprawl across 40 hectares on the western shore of Lake Wendouree...
3.7 miS
Memorial
Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, Ballarat
94 min walk • The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat, Victoria, stands as a solemn tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Australian servicemen and women who endured captivity during wars. Unveiled on February 6, 2004, this poignant memorial is dedicated to the...
4.2 miS
Hiking trail, Hiking
Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail, Ballarat
106 min walk • The Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail in western Victoria, Australia, runs 53 kilometres along the old Skipton railway line from western Ballarat, southwest through Haddon, Smythesdale and Pittong to Skipton.
3.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Wendouree, Ballarat
86 min walk • Lake Wendouree is an artificially-created and maintained shallow urban lake located adjacent to the suburb of the same name in the city of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
3.7 miS
37°33'19"S • 143°50'17"E
Ballarat Yacht Club, Ballarat
95 min walk • Sailing, Marina
3.4 miS
Memorial
Prime Ministers Avenue, Ballarat
86 min walk • The Prime Ministers Avenue is a collection of busts of the prime ministers of Australia, located at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in Ballarat, Victoria. The busts are displayed as bronze portraits mounted on polished granite pedestals. It attracts thousands of visitors annually.
2.1 miSE
37°31'40"S • 143°51'25"E
Midlands Golf Club Pro-Shop, Ballarat
53 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
2.9 miW
Museum, Military museum
Ballarat Aviation Museum, Ballarat
75 min walk • Ballarat Aviation Museum is an Australian aviation museum located at Ballarat Airport in Ballarat, Victoria.