Volcanoes
Discovery Centre
PENSHURST VICTORIA
Volcanoes
To see a volcano blow its top and a red river of molten lava cascade down its side is to feel the awesome power of the natural world.
An unusual experience awaits you at Penshurst. Here, you will be transported back thousands of years when volcanoes were erupting right across the Western District and into South Australia.
At the Volcanoes Discovery Centre you will find how volcanoes are formed, their geology, their history in the Western District, a video simulation of Mt Rouse erupting, the interaction of the Koorie people with volcanoes and a section aimed at school children.
The highlight is a six minute extravaganza combining high fidelity sound, computer modelling and stunning imagery. It is a fitting culmination to a memorable experience.
Open
We are open:
Every Thursday 11am-3pm
Friday | Saturday | Sunday 10am – 4pm
& School Holidays 11am – 3pm
Single Entry $7.00 ($5 concession)
Family Entry $15.00 (inc 2 adults and up to 5 school age children)
*Prices subject to change
School & Group Visits
We are also open every day during Victorian School Holidays, and we are open on public holidays (excluding Good Friday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
How are volcanoes formed? What rocks come from volcanoes?
What do volcanoes leave behind? How does lava flow?
What do volcanoes leave behind? How does lava flow?
