I had wanted to go and see the Organ Pipes for such a long time, and I am pleased to report that I was not disappointed when I finally got there. I was always intrigued by the unusual basalt columns that where formed by the cooling and cracking of molten lava millions of years ago. There is plenty of information there to answer all the questions that pop into your head through the day here. As for the name, that is self explanatory as soon as you cast your eyes on these magnificent organ pipes, they do in fact look like organ pipes in a grand cathedral.
With 121 hectares to explore, there are plenty of walks and different things to see. We went on a fairly warm day and I strongly suggest that you take plenty of water with you, I remember it was needed on the walk back up this hill. It's entirely up to you as to how much time you want to spend exploring, there is no shortage of attractions for you to see.
It was an easy drive to get to the Organ Pipes which are located on Organ Pipes Rd, Keilor North, under 30 minutes from Melbourne's CBD. Vehicles can enter the park between the hours of 8.30am to 4.30pm, except during daylight savings when the park is open until 6.00pm and there are plenty of car parks. There is a visitors center located a short walk from the car park which provides an abundance of information on both the history of the site and what you can do whilst you are there.
Above is Rosette Rock located about half a kilometers walk from the Organ Pipes. It is well worth the short walk to see this amazing feature, which is over the other side of the creek (which is under all that overgrowth). Rosette Rock, like the Organ Pipes is also basalt columns however they are in a radial shape and reminded me of a drilling machine.
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