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we have to offer. Click on the links at the top of
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and services our community organisations and sporting clubs.
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Pyramid Hill,
in Victoria, is 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, hotel accommodation, coffee shops, 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. |
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