Just to correct the author of that story it is Pykes Creek, located half way between Myrniong and Ballan. About 20-25 minutes from Ballarat. The area is largely bushland and there are bugger all homes there, it is a public reserve after all.
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&s...=15&iwloc=addr
Oh and Peuty, if I used that I'd have to ban myself :togo: