Cathedral Range State Park

Due to current or recent fires, parks and reserves in the following areas have been closed (correct at 11 February 2009):

• Kinglake National Park
• Toorourrong Reservoir Park
• Cathedral Range State Park
• Lake Eildon National Park
• Yarra Ranges National Park
• Mount Donna Buang
• Rainforest Gallery
• Badger Weir Picnic Area
• Donnelleys Weir
• Warramate Hills Nature Conservation Reserve
• Upper Yarra Reservoir Park closure is also likely.

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.

The Cathedral Range is a spectacular 7 km ridge of sharply upturned sedimentary rock. A variety of walking tracks offer the opportunity to climb the peaks and enjoy views of the forests and farmland in the valley below.
 
Things to Do

• The park is ideal for bushwalking, rock climbing, fishing and camping.
• Walking tracks lead to all the major features of the park and range in difficulty from an easy walk along the Little River between Neds Gully and Cooks Mill to the very challenging, steep walk between Sugarloaf Saddle and Sugarloaf Peak which involves climbing up rock faces. Many of the walking tracks are steep and rough.
• Camp by a clear mountain stream surrounded by the splendour of the Cathedral Range and its spectacular peaks. Camping is permitted at three sites: Neds Gully, Cooks Mill and the Farmyard.
• Take your caravan to Cooks Mill which has areas suitable for a small number of caravans.