Tower Hill was declared a State Game Reserve in 1961. Since then, more than 250,000 trees have been planted to replace those cleared by early settlers. Bird hides are available for bird watching, and many of the other animals can be encountered on the five self-guided walks available at Tower Hill. The Natural History Centre in the middle of the reserve has interesting displays and publications which explain the evolution and current state of the reserve. Barbeques, picnic tables, and toilets are provided.
Rangers can help with any enquiries.
At certain times of the year, Tower Hill also has guided night walks. Killarney Beach is a lovely sheltered, calm beach for swimming, and animals are allowed. Volcanic rock islands and deposits along the length of this beach were set there by the eruption of the Tower Hill volcano thousands of years ago. Ralph Illidge Sanctuary Located 33km east of Warrnambool near Laang, on the sealed Cobden Road, Ralph Illidge Sanctuary is home to the magnificent flora of the area, and many rare species of wildlife. The potoroo, bristle bird, powerful owl, and white goshawk may be seen by quiet observation.