Mt Cottrell, Melton, Victoria
S 37° 45.773 E 144° 37.404
55H E 290655 N 5817833
Touch the trig point used in establishing the Base Line for the 'Geodetic Survey of Victoria'.
Waymark Code: WM7YYT
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 12/26/2009
Published By:
Mix
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Mount Cottrell is a dormant shield volcano with a peak 165 metres
above sea level, dominating the flat plains west of Melbourne.
It is a classic shield volcano, formed as a result of numerous lava tongues that slowly
oozed from the ground without pyroclastic (explosive) eruptions.
The summit provides a great view of the western plains of Melbourne including Port Philip Bay, the You Yangs and Mount Macedon.
Access to the peak is by foot, following a dirt road. The gate is locked, but the Melton Shire Council allows access to the general public who wish to walk to the top. The gate is located at S 37° 45.791 E 144° 37.688
State: VIC
Map Name: Not listed
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