Located an hour north of Melbourne in Kilmore, Monument Hill Reserve is a fantastic recreational area perfect for activities such as bush-walking and horse riding.
Situated at the top of the Hill is the Hume and Hovell monument. This was erected to honour the explorers whose expedition played a significant role in establishing the colony of Victoria. The monument is a watchtower from the former Kilmore Gaol. From the top of the monument visitors can look out over Kilmore and the surrounding countryside.
From the monument, follow one of the walking tracks that leads down the ridge to the golf course, cricket club or Kilmore Hospital Reservoir. Local wildlife is abundant. Lizards, birds, echidnas, kangaroos and wallabies can be spotted around the reserve.
Great view from the Hume and Hovell monument. Nice walk through the bush, take own water as there are no facilities at the top. There is a table and chairs but no toilets or drinking water. Can drive up there if you don't want to walk. Great spot for taking your dog for a walk, dogs must be on a lead but there is a dog park not far from there, next to trackside.
Andrew MONEY
Google review
I really appreciated how much hill was reserved at the monument.