Organ Pipes National Park

Organ Pipes National Park is located close to the airport. The driver of the family (read: Gaz) was consulted about going to the park about a year ago, but the idea was quickly shot down due to the distance.

This year, we finally decided to make a visit to the park en route to Bendigo. 

 The organ pipes were formed by cooled lava. It actually looks more impressive on camera because it fills up the whole frame, but not much in reality. As a Chinese saying goes, ' One eye sees all'.

This is the Rosette stone. It looks mossy and I dubbed it the monkey head mushroom. Doesn't it look similar and sound more interesting?

There are a few tracks to the few attractions in the park but nothing too difficult. The way out of the park is the most difficult as it is uphill the whole way.

It was good exercise, in fact we saw a couple in lycra gym gear making their way along the track while we were there. Perhaps it is the 1000 Steps of the north west.

There was a small creek with gushing waters which sounded very relaxing. I also enjoyed the area where there were cobble stones, only these were formed by cooled lava.

There are picnic tables and chairs in the park, two toilets and water fountain facilities in the park. A good place for a picnic then a walk uphill to burn off the calories.