We visited early in the morning, having read all the reviews. Given the cost (free) and the wildness of the environment, you have to go in without specific expectations of what you'll see. However, we were fortunately to see multiple Koalas (one of which even came to the ground and was eating out of tourist's hands, not typical!) and Wallabies and lots of miscellaneous critters on the Lava Ledge Walk. I think coming early and being one of the first down the paths probably helps. Both Wallabies we saw scampered off after we saw them, and probably went deeper into the woods as the day progressed. I'd imagine the last few tourists didn't see nearly as much.
What a wonderful experience. We have driven past this place several times and always wondered, this time we stopped and what an adventure. The park is well laid out and well signposted with great quality walking tracks. There are plenty of signs explaining how the area came to be. You may get to see some of the native animals, but there is plenty of evidence that there are there, so watch your step. It really was a fantastic experience.
During our holidays we passed Tower Hill and decided to come back for a visit. It is a great place, an old volcano surrounded by a lake. There are lots of animals to be seen during the walks. Some places offer impressive views from the lookouts. I would go back and have another look!
We did not quite know what to expect from this attraction but were pleasantly surprised and would highly recommend. This site is a small animal preservation area. You can drive in and meander very slowly along a road that winds through the preserve. It was dusk and starting to drizzle so we just did the drive, but on a nice day you can park, hike and have a picnic. We saw plenty of kangaroos an echidna, and an emu. This was our first time seeing any of these animals so we were excited (ok, ecstatic). You can spend as much time as you want, or just a brief visit, so I highly recommend this attraction for anyone that has an interest in animals.
First up we drove to the top of Tower Hill to the lookout as viewed from the opposite side to the actual entry, this is the spot to go to first and we also ducked into Kineton a historical town on our way around (possibly have this spelling wrong). There is no entry fee to the lake area which has various guided or unguided walk trails. There is an information centre/gift shop and cafe with reasonable prices. We saw an emu family quite unperturbed by the presence of people and a koala minding its own business whilst delighted tourists took photographs. There is a barbecue area for picnickers. All up a lovely place to visit as well as learning the history of an extinct volcano
We rushed there early in the morning hoping to see some animals (mainly koalas) but hardly see 1 kangaroo. The view is not that great in comparison to what you can get in the great ocean road or Grampians area. Eventually we did see the koalas in the great ocean road so it was a waste of time going there
This unique landmark was once devastated by ill-use and ignorance, now it is a beautiful reserve, thanks to the cooperative efforts of successive governments, local Councils and local volunteer groups. Local Aboriginal involvement has also ensured the authenticity and wholism of the restoration. It is a good place for tourists to see Australian Fauna and Flora in it's native settings.
Not sure if we were just incredibly lucky, but we saw an emu and koala very close up. Still, the drive is nice as well and not takes 10 mins to drive the loop track, so not much of a detour.
I love coming here in the morning and again in the evening - just to drive sooooo slowly through the loop and see the wildlife, the scenery, and smell the fragrant air. What a treasure!