Brisbane Ranges National Park Park

Address: Brisbane Ranges National Park, Victoria

Website: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/brisbane-ranges-national-park

Brisbane Ranges National Park is a protected area of forested ridges, woodlands and native grasslands in Victoria, Australia. The park conserves remnant native vegetation and provides walking tracks and picnic sites.

Trails and lookouts provide short- to medium-length hikes through eucalypt forest and open ridgelines; the park is used for bushwalking, birdwatching and observing seasonal wildflower displays. Popular local walking areas include gorge and creek valleys within the ranges.

The park was established to protect the Brisbane Ranges landscape and its native flora and fauna and is managed by Parks Victoria. Infrastructure is limited to walking tracks, signage and basic picnic facilities to maintain the area’s natural character.

Geographically it sits inland to the west-northwest of metropolitan Melbourne in western Victoria, between the towns of Geelong, Bacchus Marsh and Ballan. The ranges form part of the low volcanic highlands that run through this region.

• Nature: Noted for native eucalypt woodlands and spring wildflower displays; wildlife includes kangaroos and a range of woodland birds.

What to See#

• Anakie Gorge: Anakie Gorge - a valley and trail network within the park used for short walks and birdwatching, with picnic facilities at the trailhead.

The park is about 60-80 km west of Melbourne, accessible by car via the Western Freeway and local roads. The most-used trailheads have small car parks; limited public transport serves the townships on the park’s edges-plan for a final drive into the park.

• Check for park alerts and track closures-some routes are seasonal or closed for conservation work.
• Early morning is best for wallaby and bird sightings; weekends can be busy at popular trailheads.
• The park's sandstone ridges can be slippery after rain-wear sturdy footwear.