Upon this very spot, lies a secret. Not buried treasure, nor a hidden spring, but a tale as tall as Ford Hill itself. This unassuming rise in the landscape, reaching for the sky at 266 meters, holds a story more impressive than any pirate’s bounty. Ford Hill might appear unassuming at first glance. But don’t let its quiet presence fool you. This place, my friends, is a silent sentinel to history, witnessing the changing face of Victoria for centuries. Just a stone’s throw from the bustling heart of Seville East, a mere 3.71 kilometers to be precise, Ford Hill stands as a testament to time. Imagine the sun setting over the Warburton Highway, casting long shadows that dance across Ford Hill’s slopes. The very air hums with the echoes of past travelers, making their way along the un-named sealed road that whispers its way to within 475 meters of the hill’s peak. Ford Hill has silently watched as seasons turned to years, and years edged towards centuries. Today, it offers you a front-row seat to the grandeur of the Australian landscape, a view that stretches as far as the eye can see. So, let the stories of Ford Hill seep into your soul.
Kororoit Creek
Is this where the river meets the sea? This is Kororoit Creek. It flows right here through Melbourne’s western suburbs