The Volcano Centre is temporarily closed. We will remain closed while we have lockdowns in Victoria.
The Volcanoes Discovery Centre is open every Thursday and Friday from 11am to 3pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Volcanoes Discovery Centre
PENSHURST, VICTORIA
How are volcanoes formed? What rocks come from volcanoes? What do volcanoes leave behind? How does lava flow?
There are many questions about volcanoes and we don’t have many volcanoes in Australia, but they have an impact on the landscape today.
Most people know little about volcanoes but a visit to the Penshurst Volcanoes Discovery Centre has people leaving with a lot more knowledge.
The Volcanoes Discovery Centre is located in the middle of the third largest volcanic plain on earth. It has displays of all types of volcanoes, and specific information on volcanic activity in Western Victoria. Through videos and posters the wonder of volcanoes is on show for everyone.
The Centre interests tourists as well as students. Many schools make a special trip to Penshurst to learn about geology.
A visit to Penshurst should also include a climb of Mount Rouse, our very own dormant volcano.
Our amazing new promotional video. We hope it inspires you to come and visit us, and to get out there to see and learn more about all our awesome volcanoes!
An unusual experience awaits you
LAVA FLOWS
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.
Be transported back thousands of years when volcanoes were erupting right across the Western District and into South Australia. Learn how volcanoes are formed, their geology and history in the Western District.
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.
