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Muzzi Photography
Keilor Planes, Organ Pipes National Park. Land Lost in Time.
 "Great Landscape with Trees" Loc: Keilor Planes, Organ Pipes National Park. ~Dee Muzzi Photography |  |
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 Loc: Keilor Planes, Organ Pipes National Park. ~Dee Muzzi Photography |  Local flora, Loc: Keilor Planes, Organ Pipes National Park. ~Dee Muzzi Photography |
 Local flora at the Park. Loc: Keilor Planes, Organ Pipes National Park. ~Dee Muzzi Photography |  |
 The Pipes themselves. Loc: Keilor Planes, Organ Pipes National Park. ~Dee Muzzi Photography |
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Loc: Keilor Planes, Organ Pipes National Park. ~Dee Muzzi Photography |
 The Rosetta Stone Loc: Keilor Planes, Organ Pipes National Park. ~Dee Muzzi Photography |
The first time I visited I thought perhaps I would never manage it again as the walk back up nearly killed me! Eight years later, and surprisingly, the ascent didnt bother me the slightest the second time round. Definitely want to visit more often, but perhaps next summer. When the sun hits the organ pipes just right for photography purposes, it is also unfortunately in the least favourable position for capturing the Rosetta stone.
About a million years ago, molten lava flowed over the Keilor Plains. The Valley walls of Jacksons Creek expose Pleistocene volcanic rocks and Marine fossils found in the ancient river show the evidence of a prehistoric ocean.
All this, in my own backyard! Well a measly 5mins drive from home. How spoilt am I?
Picnic tables, BBQ & toilet facilities are available, but I wouldnt venture down into the valley unaccompanied. The park also shuts its gates at certain hours, so don't be caught not being able to drive yourself out.