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tours. In
November 2019, it was reported that visitors taking the tours had doubled in the previous three years. There has been discussion about changing the status of Tower Hill from state game reserve to national park status, which would bring additional restrictions, but a change of title is
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in 1892, but degradation of the landscape and native wildlife habitats continued until it was declared a State Game
Reserve in 1961, when a major revegetation program began. The program used an 1855 painting by Austrian-born artist
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toilets and walking trails linking to Koroit and a nearby rail trail. The plan also includes "low impact accommodation" and a "restaurant with function space and wellness centre".
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25,000 BP. However, it was reported in 2020 that new evidence, which had come to light by using a more sophisticated method of dating than previously, known as
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The reserve is about 275 kilometres (171 mi) west of
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program was begun. It is now full of mature native vegetation and reintroduced native species, such as
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Large panorama of crater, from the south, looking north.
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The park attracts almost 300,000 visitors annually.
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352:axe heads and other
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1127:. Heritage Victoria
1109:Vic hunting seasons
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1225:Categories
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354:artefacts
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292:Melbourne
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650:13 April
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