Organ Pipes National Park

A set of basalt columns as straight and regular as organ pipes is the central feature of this 121ha park in the Keilor plains. The variety of native birds recorded has increased greatly since the park was established. Possums, wallabies and echidnas, can be seen too. Reptiles are also abundant.

Volunteers have spent many thousands of hours removing weeds and planting and tending trees. Some 145 species of native plants have been recorded in the park.

The park is an excellent place for picnics, walks and bird observing. Stand on the viewing platform and see the basalt Keilor Plains. Down the path are the 'organ pipes' - formed by lava. Yellow sandstones 200 metres downstream from the 'organ pipes' have fossils dating from 400 million years ago. 400 metres upstream from the 'organ pipes' are Rosette Rocks - a radial array of basalt columns. The Tessellated Pavement is the top of the basalt columns.