Mount Arapiles (danger mountain) near the township of Natimuk in the Tooan State Park, Victoria. This mountain - although not very tall - presents a huge challenge to mountaineers from all over the world.  Scroll down for more information.

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Mount Arapiles
near Natimuk and Horsham
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Mount Arapiles near Natimuk and Horsham in the Wimera District.

 

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Mount Arapiles, a huge 356-m sandstone monolith, sometimes referred to as Victoria's answer to Ayers Rock or Uluru.  It is said to be one of the most dangerous mountains in the World to climb, and a number of climbers have lost their lives on this mountain.  In the district near Natimuk  there is a husband and wife team who have both conquered Mount Everest in the Himalayas. They run a mountaineering school for brave people who want to learn this sport.
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Apart from this mountain there are many interesting areas around including the famous Grampian Ranges (now known by the Aboriginal name of Gariwerd). This district is also referred to as The Wimmera Region and wheat faming is one of the area's mainstays.  Of the many places in Australia this is definitely a must see area. Around the base of the mountain there is a very good official camping area.
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There is an abundance of native wild life including of course the inevitable Kangaroos hopping around all over the place  - enjoying themselves.  What would we do without the Kangaroo (it just doesn't bear thinking about) so - three cheers for Kanga.  Bye the way in amongst all this extravaganza of wild life there are a few humans too - yes it's true - we still live!
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