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Pyramid Hill,
in Victoria,
a small town on the state's northern plains,
which has a population of approx 500
and is named
after the adjacent granite hill with its many
interesting rock formations. The original survey for the
township was on the south side of the
hill but with the
opening of the railway in 1885 the town was moved to its present
site. A cairn on the southern slopes
of the granite pyramid
commemorates the explorer Major Sir Thomas Mitchell who
discovered and named this area on June 30th 1836 during his
journey into "Australia Felix". From the top of the hill, which
rises 187m above sea level, there is a wonderful view of the township and surrounding irrigated
farmlands. A new 2km
safe and attractive pathway winds
around the base of Pyramid Hill, linking
an existing 3km
walk from the town. For the more
adventurous the track also extends across the "saddle" of the
hill.
Wildflowers abound in the
spring and the hill reserve is a popular picnic spot
with tables,
a barbeque and toilet facilities.
The picturesque 18-hole Golf Course surrounding
the hill is open to
members & visitors from April to September.
While Pyramid Hill is a relatively small town it has much to
offer in terms of lifestyle -
a sunny, dry climate, shopping, schools, churches, with numerous
community organisations and sporting clubs. V/Line City link
runs a twice daily rail service to and
from Melbourne and the regional centre of Bendigo is within an
hours drive. An airstrip on the edge
of town accommodates light aircraft. Visiting medical doctors
are supported by the District Nursing Service and the frail aged
are cared for in the Hostel. Local manu-facturing industries are
the towns largest employers.
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