National parks and reserves – Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges region is home to some of Victoria’s most impressive tall forests. Once logged to make masts for ships, the area is now a haven for lyrebirds, and a great place to walk, cycle, picnic or sit and relax. Follow the many walks and trails through stands of towering 100 metre high mountain ash, undulating seas of tree ferns, across clear gushing streams and past thundering waterfalls. And for those not keen to leave the comfort of their car, some of the best scenery is accessible by road too.
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Over 300 kilometres of walking tracks meander through lush fern filled gullies and misty mountain ash forests, to magical places such as Sherbrooke Forest, Dongalla Homestead, and the Thousand Steps. Excellent barbecue and picnic areas and good walking tracks. Home to a large number of birds.
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The park offers over 70,000 hectares of forest to explore with a diversity of fauna and flora. Follow one of the many bushwalking tracks to experience the wonders of the Yarra Ranges up close. If you prefer to enjoy the scenery from the comfort of your own car, the magnificent Black Spur Drive from Healesville to Marysville winds through the towering mountain ash forest with panoramic views of the countryside.
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The park covers a huge eucalypt forest on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range. There are dozens of walking tracks and picnic areas with panoramic views and abundant wildlife.
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Spectacular 7 kilometre ridge of sharply unturned rock with walking tracks that offer the opportunity to climb the peaks and enjoy views of the forest and farmland in the valley below.
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Walking and cycling tracks are well marked, with picnic and barbecue areas, native animals and birds and an abundance of native wild flowers in spring. One of the best ways to explore the river and park is in a canoe.
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This 16,600 hectare park offers diverse flora and fauna and a rugged bush setting. Explore the park on foot, via the many 4WD and trail bike tracks criss-crossing the park, see the historic Kurth Kiln, and beware of the bunyip!
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