05/26/2026
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve is proof that nature can make an incredible comeback. Once stripped bare by settlers and left as wasteland by the 1950s, this ancient dormant volcano along the Great Ocean Road has been restored into one of Victoria’s best places to spot iconic Australian wildlife in the wild.
From koalas sleeping up to 20 hours a day to conserve energy from their eucalyptus-only diet, to kangaroos using their powerful tails for balance because they can’t walk backwards, every corner of Tower Hill has its own story to tell. Keep an eye out for emus too — these incredible birds can sprint up to 50 km/h, making them one of Australia’s fastest animals.
A scenic detour filled with wildlife, history, and landscapes you won’t forget.
