Spook Hill is a gravity hill known for creating an optical illusion where cars seem to roll uphill. According to local lore, a warrior chief, in his quest to rid the area of a gator plague, was slain in the final battle. Legend speculates whether it's the vengeful spirit of the gator seeking revenge or the protective spirit of the chief guarding the land. Visitors park their cars at the white line and put them in neutral to witness the phenomenon. You can also try a similar experiment on a bike to see if the illusion holds true.

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Distance 715 m

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 0 m

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Saturday 27 December

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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