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Yarra Ranges National Park
The Yarra Valley is renowned for its wineries, festivals, golf courses and weekend getaway style accommodation, though many travellers are not aware of the National Park that adjoins this area.
• Approximately 800,000 – 900,000 visitors per year (winter visits Lake Mountain 120,000)
• Commercial Relationship: Lake Mountain Alpine Resorts Board – Govt land owned, management services agreement
• 51 active Tour Operators licensed to operate in the Central Highlands District
Key Attractions
- Mount Donna Buang & Lake Mountain – ski play
- Rainforest Gallery
- Black Spur
- The Beeches Walk and Lady Talbot Forest Drive
- Fernshaw, Dom Dom Saddle, Donnellys Weir, Badger Weir Picnic Grounds
- Campberville Picnic ground –big flowering trees
- Towering Mountain Ash and tree ferns of cool temperate rainforest
Activities
Bushwalking, short walks, picnicking, bbqs, family groups, mountain biking, snow play (Lake Mountain, Mt. Donna Buang
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Yarra Ranges National Park
- Established in 1995, Yarra Ranges NP, about 100km NE of Melbourne, is home to some of Australia"s tallest trees. Much of the park"s 760km are set aside for water catchment and not open to the public. Elsewhere there are scenic drives, walking tracks and picnic areas. In winter, there are opportunities for cross-country skiing or snow play at Mount Donna Buang and Lake Mountain. Approach the park via Warburton, Healesville or Marysville.
