Dog Rocks, Batesford, Victoria, Australia by Phil Thomson
85kms and one wrong turn later, I found what I was looking for: an outcropping of rocks apparently named after a bunch of wild dogs, a tree, and the sun getting ready for its final drop. With 20 minutes to spare, I parked the car, braved the paddock which may or may not have been full of snakes, found a spot, set up my gear and waited.
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Batesford features a large granite outcrop, the 'Dog Rocks', in a reserve located within the town that obtained its name from local wild dogs that once lived around the rocks. Indigenous Australians believe the 'Dog Rocks' to be haunted. Batesford contains the Dogs Rocks Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, which is home to many endemic species.
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The Dog Rocks themselves, as well as the rocks in the Sanctuary, are an outcrop of Devonian granite (similar to the You Yangs), intruded some 350 million years ago, the highest point now being just over 100 metres above sea level. Imagine some 15 million years ago, (when the underlying Batesford limestone was being formed), a warm sea extending.
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Dog Rocks Dog Rocks 5 reviews #2 of 2 things to do in Batesford Geologic Formations Write a review What people are saying " Great place for photography " Jul. 2020 Great place for picnic and a fantastic place for Photography been morning noon and night every time I seen something worth taking a photo of " Fabulous collection of otherworldly rocks "
Dog Rocks 95 Dog Rocks Rd, Batesford VIC 3213, Australia
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The Dog Rocks Flora and Fauna Sanctuary and its riverside location is known especially for its rich birdlife and old growth trees. The sanctuary provides eighty hectares of habitat for many native animals and plants. Dog Rocks Flora and Flora Sanctuary
Dog Rocks 95 Dog Rocks Rd, Batesford VIC 3213, Australia
Dog Rocks Reserve Entry via carpark and playground, Tolloora Way, Batesford Open to locals and visitors who respect the property Sheep may be present on the reserve Our reserves have hazards that may cause serious injury or death. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.
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Dog Rocks Reserve is a 15.75 ha reserve and in Batesford. It was donated to Trust for Nature to be preserved and managed for its geological, cultural, historical and landscape values. The reserve gets its name from the Devonian granite boulders that resemble lying dogs.
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Mineral List Reset Filter Mineral List Valid Species Al Ca Fe H K O Si Ti Zr ⓘ Almandine ⓘ 'Apatite' ⓘ 'Biotite' ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' ⓘ 'Hornblende' ⓘ Magnetite ⓘ Muscovite ⓘ Titanite ⓘ Zircon 5 valid minerals. This page contains all mineral locality references listed on mindat.org. This does not claim to be a complete list.
Rick Knowles Photography Dog Rocks, Batesford
With amazing garden views and beyond to the You Yangs and Golden Plains @Dog Rocks is a quiet oasis, four acres of trees and garden surround you with the iconic Dog Rocks Reserve in your backyard! Chill out in the gardens & courtyard with mosaic walls and paving abound, play tennis, swim in the pool or Bush walk. Ten minutes…
Dog Rocks 95 Dog Rocks Rd, Batesford VIC 3213, Australia
Dog Rocks 4.5 5 reviews #2 of 2 things to do in Batesford Geologic Formations Write a review What people are saying " Great place for photography " Jul. 2020 Great place for picnic and a fantastic place for Photography been morning noon and night every time I seen something worth taking a photo of " Fabulous collection of otherworldly rocks "
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Home ⇒ Nature Batesford - Dog Rocks An interesting area to explore which has a dramatic granite outcrop which provide interesting photographic opportunities and rock climbing for the kids. Also a fun area for remote control rock crawlers. The area obtained its name from local wild dogs that once lived around the rocks.
Rick Knowles Photography Dog Rocks, Batesford
Dog Rocks 5 reviews #2 of 2 things to do in Batesford Geologic Formations Write a review What people are saying " Great place for photography " Jul 2020 Great place for picnic and a fantastic place for Photography been morning noon and night every time I seen something worth taking a photo of " Fabulous collection of otherworldly rocks " Dec 2019
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