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Friends of Mt Leura Inc.
Friends of Mt Leura Inc. (FoML) holds regular community events, including working bees, guest speakers and the occasional trip and tour. These days are a great way to get involved and learn more about our reserves (and our BBQs aren’t half bad either!).
Background to Friends of Mt Leura Inc.
Formed in January 2000, FoML is an incorporated group that was established to work in close cooperation with the Mt Leura and Mt Sugarloaf Development Committee (MLMSMC) and provide on-site assistance for the redevelopment of Mt Leura (Camperdown) according to the “Mt Leura Landscape Master Plan”.
Our current ‘Statement of Purpose’ is as follows:
To enhance the natural landscape of the Mt Leura and Mt Sugarloaf Reserves and the broader region by organising landcare, educational, cultural, recreational and promotional activities for volunteers and the general community. Friends of Mt Leura Inc. will also seek funding to facilitate their activities.
The Friends of Mt Leura Inc. will work in close cooperation with the Mt Leura and Mt Sugarloaf Management Committee (to implement the “Mt Leura and Mt Sugarloaf Management Plan”) as well as supporting other like-minded organisations.
Our activities are mostly organised via an ‘Annual Calendar of Activities’ — often in partnership with the MLMSMC. Please join us … our membership is FREE. We also ensure that we have fun and enjoy ourselves!
The Annual Presidents Reports provide a snapshot of activities, successes and challenges that the FoML group has encountered and enjoyed since 2002.
What’s On? Connect with us on Facebook
Instagram #friendsmtleuramtsugarloaf
To enquire about
- volunteering
- membership
- activities
Click here to see our activities for 2026 pdf.
Click here to see our activities for 2025 pdf.
Contact Graham Arkinstall: 0418 377 293
Contact John Fallon: 0487 341 337
Email: foml [at] mtleura.org.au
Use our online contact form below. Comments or questions are welcome. Membership option is open to all and it’s free!
If you prefer to print & post your 2025-2026 membership form please click here to download a pdf form.
Donations. If you wish to make a donation please make bank payments as follows:
Account name: Friends of Mt. Leura Inc.
BSB: 633 108
Account number: 156 887 796
*Please use ‘donation’ as your reference.
Join us on social for latest updates or view them here:
FoML Instagram
Join us on social for latest updates or view them here:
FoML Facebook Page
Recent Friends of Mount Leura Facebook Posts
Hi everyone --- on Tuesday 24th March our activity will be a presentation by long-term Camperdown resident, Bob Lambell. This FoML activity is a NOT to be missed opportunity if you have an interest in our First Nations people and their local history.
Bob describes himself as an ‘active learner’ on this topic. He is someone who ‘gleans and grasps information’ and cares about First Nations people. Very importantly, Bob is also someone who shares his wealth of knowledge. Lucky us!
The amazing artwork used in the poster was provided by Camperdown Historical Society. It is part of a sketch by William Adeney c1884 of a corroboree at ‘Renny Hill’, Camperdown.
Please note, there is a limit of 30 participants at the VEC – RSVP is ESSENTIAL. Some people did this after our Calendar of activities was sent out so spaces are already filling. Live streaming is also available.
-- Graham
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Please note Mt Leura and Mt Sugarloaf reserves and the Mt Leura Road will be closed tomorrow due to Catastrophic Fire Danger rating. Stay stay everyone!Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating tomorrow - Friday January 9
Under a catastrophic rating, conditions are the most dangerous for bushfires. If a fire starts, it will be fast-moving, unpredictable, and extremely difficult to control.
The following Council locations will be closed tomorrow:
• Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre
• Timboon and Derrinallum Transfer Stations
• Naroghid Transfer Station – closed to the public, commercial customers only
• Family daycare and childcare services
• Council swimming pools: Camperdown, Cobden, Lismore, Skipton, Terang, Timboon
• Libraries: Camperdown, Cobden, Derrinallum, Terang and Timboon, and Skipton Library book exchange
• Camperdown Stadium and Timboon Stadium, including gym access
• Community halls
• Walking Trails, including Mount Leura and Mount Sugarloaf Reserve, Mount Noorat, and Poorpa Yanyeen Meerreeng trail (Camperdown to Port Campbell)
• Mount Leura Road
• Local Laws officers will be responding to emergencies only.
Kerbside waste collection services in Terang, Noorat and Glenormiston will operate as normal, although collection will commence earlier.
Most importantly, stay safe and keep cool – and remember, in an emergency, leaving early is always the safest option.
Full media release: www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Council/News-and-Media/Latest-News/CatastrophicFireDanger9January2026
Fitzmedia Productions / South West Local News
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Although damp and cool on Sunday it was a solid turnout of interested people for the annual 'Come and Explore' afternoon at the Mt Leura and Mt Sugarloaf Reserves. The activity venue at the base of Mt Leura looked amazing with all the Petyan Yarn installations by Nicky, a very interesting and informative cultural walk through the Reserves with Brett Clarke and all other activities ran as planned. The Management Committee thanks everyone who attended and joined the activities as well as those who volunteered to help run the afternoon.
If you have not yet had a chance to visit the Reserves and look at the Petyan Yarn display at the base of Mt Leura please be sure to get along and enjoy the colourful collection that local artist Nicky Schonkala has created.
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Save the date to come and enjoy lots of different activities at Mt Leura & Mt Sugarloaf for you, family and friends. The poster below has all the details for the 'Come and Explore' afternoon this coming Sunday- September 21st from 1.00pm until 4.30pm. Whether a first timer or a regular to the Reserves, this is a great opportunity to learn more about this very special part of Camperdown.
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The 8th annual Mt Leura and Mt Sugarloaf Management Committee NAIDOC Week celebration will be conducted Sunday 6th July from 11.00am at the base of Mt Leura. The celebration will include Welcome to Country and a Smoking Ceremony delivered by local Kirrae Whurrung man, Brett Clarke.
We look forward to the usual strong support for this important event. Please be sure to share this post. Morning tea will be provided.
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Another great FoML presentation is about to happen .... this time it's about "local" birds. Our guest presenter is local bird enthusiast Kerry Vickers.
Read the flyer below for all the details
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Get ready, it's that time of the year again. The '4Peaks Challenge' is just around the corner. Be one of the many who will enjoy the challenge of getting to the top of our 4 local volcanic peaks and enjoy the great views offered. See all the details in the flyer below.
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