Morwell National Park
Situated in the northern foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges, this park is small in size but of great value in preserving a remnant of the areas original plant and animal life. The walking tracks through the Morwell National Park will allow visitors to take in sights such as more than 40 species of native orchid.
For Morwell National Park Notes please click here.
Tarra-Bulga National Park
Hidden high up in the Ranges Strzelecki and northwest of Yarram is the 1625-hectare Tarra Bulga National Park. The visitor centre located at Balook is the starting point for many easy walks in this mountain ash forest including the iconic suspension bridge. The nearby Tarra Valley picnic ground offers an alternative range of walks in lush tree fern glades and rainforest. Walking along its quiet tracks you might even glimpse the shy lyrebird.
For Tarra Bulga Park Notes please click here.
Mt Baw Baw National Park
Mt Baw Baw is spectacular all year round. Its magnificent high country plateau scenery with walking tracks and wildflowers attract nature lovers during the warmer months. In winter, Mt Baw Baw National Park turns into Victorias' family friendly alpine snow resort.
For Mt Baw Baw Park Notes please click here.
Tyers Park
Tyers Park comprises 1310 hectares of forest in the foothills to the north of the Latrobe Valley between Traralgon and Erica. Outcrops of limestone and conglomerate are a feature. The vegetation is predominately open forest and woodland. A walking track follows the Tyers River from Moondarra Reservoir to Wirilda Environment Park (about 5 hours walk). Various access roads to points along the track allow walks on shorter sections. Petersons Lookout is a crag of conglomerate rock which overlooks the Tyers Gorge, providing fine views of the Tyers River and the Latrobe Valley.
For Tyers Regional Park notes please click here.
Moondarra State Park
Moodarra State Park takes in an area of 6,292 hectares of forest on the northern edge of the Latrobe Valley. The park protects a rich variety of native flora and fauna whilst providing for sightseeing, picnicking, camping and other activities.
Remains of the old narrow gauge railway line which ran from Moe to Walhalla may be seen in the southern section. The area is noted for its wildflower displays, particularly along Seninis Track where 16 species of native orchids have been recorded.
For Moondarra State Park Notes please click here.
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