Rugged bushlands

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Escape to virtual isolation in open, dry forests and woodlands, dry and semi-dry arid deserts surrounded by Mallee vegetation or meander bush walking trails through grassy plains abundant with wildflowers and wildlife. Explore the massive volcanic feature at Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve where you could spot some of the local wildlife including koalas, emus, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, turtles and possums. Immerse yourself in nature by hiking and camping under the stars in remote regional parks. Both challenging and family-friendly bushwalking, mountain biking and horse riding trails at You Yangs Regional Park offer up a scenic vista of the distinctive granite peaks of the You Yangs that rise from the flat volcanic plains. Lerderderg State Park also offers a true bush experience. Rising in the Great Dividing Range, the Lerderderg River has cut a 300-metre-deep gorge through sandstone and slate with several tracks for a range of walks from short, easy strolls to strenuous overnight hikes for experienced bushwalkers. Lysterfield Park, in the south-east suburbs of Melbourne, offers a range of recreational activities such as canoeing, sailing, paddle boating and surf skiing. Lysterfield Park Mountain Bike Trails and the State Mountain Bike course offers 20km of trails catering for riders of all ages and ability. Choose from easy family trails for all to enjoy around the lake and parkland, a range of flowing single trails through established plantations or steep and technical sections of trail through rocky landscapes. For fitness fans, the Granite Peak Trail provides a challenging 6km (each way) trailrun with a steep climb to Trig Point and rewarding views of the Melbourne city skyline at the top. For four-wheel drive enthusiasts, visit Little Desert National Park between August and December when the park is full of blossoms and wildflowers. There are a number of campgrounds accessible by all vehicles as well as hike-in campgrounds for the Little Desert Discovery Walk. Murray-Sunset National Park, in Victoria's far north-west corner, is in one of the few remaining semi-arid regions in the world where the environment is relatively untouched. With its wide open landscapes, breathtaking sunsets and starry nights, its vastness and isolation will take more than a day to explore and is also great for 4WD touring, bushwalking and camping. The Pink Lakes are picturesque at most times of year, changing in colour from a deep pink to a glistening white. 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Escape to virtual isolation in open, dry forests and woodlands, dry and semi-dry arid deserts surrounded by Mallee vegetation or meander bush walking trails through grassy plains abundant with wildflowers and wildlife. Explore the massive volcanic feature at <a href="/places-to-see/parks/tower-hill-wildlife-reserve" style="color: #916f43;">Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve</a> where you could spot some of the local wildlife including koalas, emus, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, turtles and possums.</p> <p>Immerse yourself in nature by hiking and camping under the stars in remote regional parks. Both challenging and family-friendly bushwalking, mountain biking and horse riding trails at <a href="/places-to-see/parks/you-yangs-regional-park" style="color: #916f43;">You Yangs Regional Park</a> offer up a scenic vista of the distinctive granite peaks of the You Yangs that rise from the flat volcanic plains. <a href="/places-to-see/parks/lerderderg-state-park" style="color: #916f43;">Lerderderg State Park</a> also offers a true bush experience. Rising in the Great Dividing Range, the Lerderderg River has cut a 300-metre-deep gorge through sandstone and slate with several tracks for a range of walks from short, easy strolls to strenuous overnight hikes for experienced bushwalkers.</p> <p><a href="/places-to-see/parks/lysterfield-park" style="color:#59673a;">Lysterfield Park</a>, in the south-east suburbs of Melbourne, offers a range of recreational activities such as canoeing, sailing, paddle boating and surf skiing. Lysterfield Park Mountain Bike Trails and the State Mountain Bike course offers 20km of trails catering for riders of all ages and ability. Choose from easy family trails for all to enjoy around the lake and parkland, a range of flowing single trails through established plantations or steep and technical sections of trail through rocky landscapes. For fitness fans, the Granite Peak Trail provides a challenging 6km (each way) trailrun with a steep climb to Trig Point and rewarding views of the Melbourne city skyline at the top.</p> <p>For four-wheel drive enthusiasts, visit Little Desert National Park between August and December when the park is full of blossoms and wildflowers. There are a number of campgrounds accessible by all vehicles as well as hike-in campgrounds for the Little Desert Discovery Walk. Murray-Sunset National Park, in Victoria's far north-west corner, is in one of the few remaining semi-arid regions in the world where the environment is relatively untouched. With its wide open landscapes, breathtaking sunsets and starry nights, its vastness and isolation will take more than a day to explore and is also great for 4WD touring, bushwalking and camping. The Pink Lakes are picturesque at most times of year, changing in colour from a deep pink to a glistening white. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component card-listing "> <div class="component-content"> <div class="container"> <h3>Things To Do</h3> <div class="rich-text"><br /></div> <div class="cards"> <div class="cards__track"> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/things-to-do/walking" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/alpine-national-park/3-walking-alpine-natinal-park-bogong-1920x1124.jpg?rev=1e38c028b366434ea8654cbae747c97b&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=DEDD030F47361CDFF8D61120A93C99A0" class="card__image" alt="Two women follow the path through scrub up Mt Bogong with mountain views in the distance." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/things-to-do/walking" >Walking</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Whether you鈥檙e after a gentle stroll or something long-distance, there are walking trails to suit all levels of fitness and ability. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/where-to-stay/camping" title="Camping" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/things-to-do/camping/camping-buchan-caves-reserve-1920x1124.jpg?rev=a0721db5635947d88cf2085a0f947aab&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=EC436F12C7E23FC0210D850A63FE8CEC" class="card__image" alt="A mother and daughter kicks a football in front of dad and two younger children in front of tents at Buchan Caves Reserve." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/where-to-stay/camping" title="Camping" >Camping</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Victoria鈥檚 parks have some great places to camp and there is something to suit all tastes. Choose from fully serviced sites with luxury tents to remote locations with nothing but bush. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/things-to-do/mountain-biking" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/things-to-do/mountain-biking/mtb-you-yangs-regional-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=2506b2cf8ef7466097d000f675a5afcb&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=F6D674378CB787790AC09DD4E8896529" class="card__image" alt="A young mountain biker attempts a drop while cheered on by his father and older sister at the You Yangs Regional Park." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/things-to-do/mountain-biking" >Mountain biking</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Explore parks on two wheels with mountain bike trails to suit most experience and fitness levels. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/things-to-do/4wd" title="4WD" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/things-to-do/4wd/1-4wd-alpine-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=dd96b144c2674a88aaa874428f5cd190&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=E2C5896CFD2E77C82875E46BEA5973F7" class="card__image" alt="A Land Rover Defender attempts a river crossing in the Alpine National Park." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/things-to-do/4wd" title="4WD" >4WD</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Enjoy a range of short and long 4WD trips in Victoria's parks. From the desert or mountains, to the rainforest or snow, 4WD tracks cater for all levels of skill and expertise. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/things-to-do/birdwatching" title="Bird watching" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/flora-and-fauna/bird-watching-1920x1124.jpg?rev=cd5c4401decb40b58db04da2ce20d7cf&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=2B4FB5BB4DABAAEB64027296C1BA96E8" class="card__image" alt="Father and son bird watching on boardwalk" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/things-to-do/birdwatching" title="Bird watching" >Bird watching</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> From bushland to wetlands and everything in between, parks provide habitat to an abundance of common and rare bird species. Go for a wander and see how many you can spot. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/things-to-do/dog-friendly-parks" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/yarra-bend-park/friends-with-dog-yarra-bend-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=c7c83f48d54f4a16971391a9844e151d&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=12841DBB11D6A3D8D29D137DA30A679A" class="card__image" alt="Four friends relax by the edge of the Yarra River as their curly brown dog gets ready to jump in the water." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/things-to-do/dog-friendly-parks" >Dog walking</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Round up your dog, grab the lead and visit dog-friendly parks near Melbourne and across Victoria. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/things-to-do/sunrises-and-sunsets" title="Sunrises and sunsets" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/things-to-do/sunrises-sunsets/sunset-mount-buffalo-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=e10985859a9d4fbe930a6a7cb1c9565b&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=103E551B1B4E878D5AA0FC4165D21757" class="card__image" alt="A couple watch the sunset at a picnic table on the edge of Lake Catani at Mount Buffalo National Park." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/things-to-do/sunrises-and-sunsets" title="Sunrises and sunsets" >Sunrises and sunsets</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Spectacular sunsets from the summits and to west, and picturesque sunrises in the east , top-and-tail your day the perfect way. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/things-to-do/wildlife-viewing" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/things-to-do/wildlife-viewing/wildlife-viewing-wilsons-promontory-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=982718c68d704616a2574eddea393e76&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=05C6092A4079C2FD10916ED3202A8259" class="card__image" alt="A couple looks on at a Wombat on Wilsons Promontory National Park, " /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/things-to-do/wildlife-viewing" >Wildlife viewing</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Get up close and personal with some of Australia's shy native wildlife or look up to spot tree-dwelling mammals and flocks of colourful birds, </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cards__controls"> <button class="cards__arrow cards__prev">Previous</button> <div class="cards__paging"></div> <button class="cards__arrow cards__next">Next</button> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component when-to-go seasons"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="container"> <h3>When to go</h3> <div class="seasons__tabs" role="tablist"> <ul class="seasons__list"> <li role="presentation" class="seasons__item"> <a role="tab" aria-selected="true" aria-controls="summer" href="#summer" class="seasons__link">Summer</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="seasons__item"> <a role="tab" aria-selected="false" aria-controls="autumn" href="#autumn" class="seasons__link">Autumn</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="seasons__item"> <a role="tab" aria-selected="false" aria-controls="winter" href="#winter" class="seasons__link">Winter</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="seasons__item"> <a role="tab" aria-selected="false" aria-controls="spring" href="#spring" class="seasons__link">Spring</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="seasons__line"></li> </ul> <div class="seasons__content inner-box bg-light-grey"> <div role="tabpanel" aria-hidden="false" aria-expanded="true" class="seasons__pane" id="summer"> Be sun smart and bush fire safe during summer. If you're planning on long bushwalks or hikes, take plenty of drinking water with you. </div> <div role="tabpanel" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" class="seasons__pane" id="autumn"> <p>Feel the remoteness of bushlands and deserts in the cooler temperatures making bushwalking and hiking much easier with gentle breezes and sunny days.</p> </div> <div role="tabpanel" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" class="seasons__pane" id="winter"> <p>Escape the city in winter and take the 4WD out for a long road trip to remote bushlands and deserts.</p> </div> <div role="tabpanel" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="false" class="seasons__pane" id="spring"> <p>Pack your overnight hiking gear and venture out on a remote experience in sparse bushlands.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component heading component--less-space"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="component title "> <div class="component-content"> <h2>Need to know</h2> <h4>Rugged bushlands</h4> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component card-listing bg-light-grey"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="container"> <h3>Popular parks</h3> <div class="rich-text"> </div> <div class="cards"> <div class="cards__track"> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/places-to-see/parks/buchan-caves-reserve" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/buchan-caves-reserve/2-cave-buchan-caves-reserve-1920x1124.jpg?rev=1644f9209c39430a889f11523af86e5a&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=0967A9FE19646BCA781CEE7044E73C95" class="card__image" alt="Mother and young daughter look at the rock formations in the Fairy Cave at Buchan Caves Reserve." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/places-to-see/parks/buchan-caves-reserve" >Buchan Caves Reserve</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Near the township of Buchan, lies a honeycomb of caves full of spectacular limestone formations. The caves were formed by underground rivers cutting through limestone rock </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/places-to-see/parks/budj-bim-national-park" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/budj-bim-national-park/1-walking-budj-bim-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=e4b269c20db7416a8ba30bee3998bdb2&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=ED7CDFB479A6F4B83138AC1FEB96CF1E" class="card__image" alt="A young couple walk through a cave in Budj Bim National Park" /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/places-to-see/parks/budj-bim-national-park" >Budj Bim National Park</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Budj Bim is a long dormant volcano. Budj Bim is the source of the Tyrendarra lava flow which extends over 50km to the southwest. It is central to the history of the Gunditjmara people. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/places-to-see/parks/kinglake-national-park" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/kinglake-national-park/1-walking-kinglake-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=9a39beb7c52f4da79298f3d0857bc691&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=7BDBD80C08DC1BB438D66CC89B58C07B" class="card__image" alt="Two women walk through ferns along the Shelly Harris Track in Kinglake National Park." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/places-to-see/parks/kinglake-national-park" >Kinglake National Park</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Only 65 km north of Melbourne, Kinglake National Park lies on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range, offering dramatic views of the Melbourne skyline, Port Phillip Bay, the Yarra Valley and across to the You Yangs. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/places-to-see/parks/lerderderg-state-park" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/lerderderg-state-park/1-camping-lerderderg-campground-lerderderg-state-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=6cb29f8382714293a18bb7ed8e54ddeb&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=B47B7C1689C5101428827FACC0069811" class="card__image" alt="A couple sit around a campsite and welcome their friends to their campsite as they walk in." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/places-to-see/parks/lerderderg-state-park" >Lerderderg State Park</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> The Lerderderg River has carved a deep and picturesque gorge through this rugged park located within easy reach of Melbourne, Bacchus Marsh and Ballarat. Picnic at Shaws Lake or O'Briens Crossing, follow an old water race and hike part of the Great Dividing Trail, or simply stroll along the river from Mackenzies Flat. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/places-to-see/parks/lysterfield-park" title="Lysterfield Park" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/lysterfield-park/lysterfield-lake-beach-lysterfield-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=7edbaf5400fd49ee9bbdff3abf445268&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=C0DE56EC96FBACC5402333E240891CD9" class="card__image" alt="A couple look out over the water from the beach at Lysterfield Lake. " /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/places-to-see/parks/lysterfield-park" title="Lysterfield Park" >Lysterfield Park</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Rising from the southern foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, Lysterfield Park is the perfect place to explore nature with friends with a huge variety of recreational activities. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/places-to-see/parks/organ-pipes-national-park" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/organ-pipes-national-park/3-interps-organ-pipes-national-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=7732c4a0c5834690894ca96f8347b615&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=F4B9FE19963C31238D1B31281B9C9C0B" class="card__image" alt="A women at the camera while others take photos of a rock formation that resembles the pipes of an organ." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/places-to-see/parks/organ-pipes-national-park" >Organ Pipes National Park</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> The Organ Pipes, a set of basalt columns formed by the cooling and cracking of molten lava, are the parks best known feature. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/places-to-see/parks/tower-hill-wildlife-reserve" title="Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/tower-hill-wildlife-reserve/3-guided-tour-tower-hill-wildlife-reserve-1920x1124.jpg?rev=57b304be2b7c4ce98aa616ab7aef2b15&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=E369F0E42A2348607359EC6230AF49A8" class="card__image" alt="Two men discuss the formation of the crater at Tower Hill." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/places-to-see/parks/tower-hill-wildlife-reserve" title="Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve" >Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Explore this massive volcanic feature by taking one of the five self-guided walks. Each has a different theme. Enjoy a picnic, spot some local wildlife and learn about the Aboriginal heritage of the area at the Worn Gundidj Visitor Centre. </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card__frame"> <a href="/places-to-see/parks/you-yangs-regional-park" title="You Yangs Regional Park" ><img src="/-/media/project/pv/main/parks/images/places-to-see/you-yangs-regional-park/walking-you-yangs-regional-park-1920x1124.jpg?rev=d3578c57cf1b49ef8caa606b8d638081&la=en&h=450&w=768&hash=858325336A62AB5ABC0F1FF22490C768" class="card__image" alt="Two women in active wear walk up the granite steps on the way to Flinders Peak." /></a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <h4 class="card__title"> <a href="/places-to-see/parks/you-yangs-regional-park" title="You Yangs Regional Park" >You Yangs Regional Park</a> </h4> <div class="card__description"> Magnificent views, birdlife and a mecca for walkers, horse riders and mountain bikers - welcome to the You Yangs! The distinctive granite peaks of this park rise abruptly from the flat plains below. 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