Dry stone walls are a man made contribution to the amazing landscape of Victoria’s Western Plains.

The walls were constructed during the 1800s by early settlers needing to overcome two challenges; to clear the land of the volcanic rocks and to erect fences. They are built without the use of mortar, and are often decorative as well as practical.

Mount Elephant was the source for much of the building material and is one of the tallest of the region’s many volcanic cones. It is a recognisable landmark near the town of Derrinallum when travelling the Hamilton Highway.