MOUNT NOORAT
Peaceful ambience, quiet reflection
Mount Noorat means different things to different people. For many in the community, it is the peaceful ambience of Mount Noorat offering a place for quiet reflection that they value the most. For others, it is the uninterrupted views of the surrounding volcanic landscape and the chance to marvel at the geology of the Mount and surrounds. On a clear day, views are afforded as far as the Grampians in the northwest and the Otway Ranges in the southeast.
The few stands of remnant native vegetation and the wedge-tailed eagles that call the crater home provide visitors with an opportunity to experience nature and take a rare glimpse into what the landscape would have been like prior to European settlement.
Mt Noorat Management Plan
The Mt Noorat Management Plan was developed in 2019 by the Committee of Management in consultation with the community and Corangamite Shire Council.
The Management Plan provides an overview of the geological and natural landscape, Aboriginal and European history and current uses and values at Mt Noorat. It also sets out the long-term vision for Mt Noorat, which is underpinned by five objectives and a series of management goals and actions.
RECREATION
Walking Trails
The network of informal walking tracks is highly valued by the community for the recreational opportunities they provide, from walking to trail running. Climbing the Mount has been a popular pastime in the district for well over 150 years. Climbing the Mount was, and still is, part of growing up in Noorat and the surrounding district.
CONNECTED WITH NATURE
Views and Recreation
A recent survey of community members revealed that the main reasons people visit Mount Noorat include the views, the opportunity for exercise, the peace and quiet, to be in nature and the geological and natural history.
Mount Noorat evokes a strong sense of place for many people. This includes connection to the natural landscape, to the past, to home, to family and to spirituality. The character and identity of the Noorat township is deeply entwined in the majesty of Mount Noorat, which forms a prominent backdrop to the village.
