Quartz Mountain

Quartz Mountain Geological Reserve, also known as Amherst Reef, is a remarkable natural site in Lillicur, Victoria. It boasts the largest remaining pure quartz outcrop in the state, forming a north-south ridge approximately 800 meters long. Massive quartz masses rise over six meters high, with a notable forty-tonne boulder balancing atop the reef. The area offers bushwalking opportunities amidst historical mining remnants, including a deep mine shaft and an old adit. Access is via Quartz Track; a four-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended due to the unsealed roads. Prospecting is prohibited within the reserve to preserve its geological significance.