Pyramid Hill

Overview

Located in a wheat growing area Pyramid Hill is a town in Victoria, Australia located in the Shire of Loddon. The town has its own railway station.

The town is named after a nearby hill that rises 180 metres above sea level.

History

The first European in the area was Major Thomas Mitchell who climbed the mountain in 1836 during his exploratory journey into 'Australia Felix'. Squatters soon followed in his wake.

The Post Office opened on 17 November 1875. The railway arrived in 1884.

Places of interest

Pyramid Hill
Terrick Terrick National Park
Mount Hope
Kow Swamp

Accommodation

Accommodation, meals and refreshments are available at the Vitoria Hotel. Powered and non-powered sites for camping at the Pyramid Hill Caravan Park.

For more information contact the Loddon Visitor Information Centre on 03 5494 3489.

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