Kooyoora State Park Park

Victorian park with box-ironbark woodlands and cliffs

Near St Arnaud in Victoria's goldfields, Kooyoora State Park preserves box‑ironbark forest, granite outcrops and the Melville Caves, used for bushwalking, climbing and wildlife spotting.

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Kooyoora State Park at a Glance#

Address: Kooyoora State Park, near Inglewood & St Arnaud, Victoria, Australia

Website: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/kooyoora-state-park

Hours: Open daily sunrise-sunset

Admission: Free

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How to Get to Kooyoora State Park#

Kooyoora State Park is accessed from Inglewood and St Arnaud in north-central Victoria. From Bendigo: drive northwest on the Loddon Valley Highway (A79) then follow local roads via Inglewood-approx. 70-90 km depending on route. The most visited area, Melville Caves, is signposted from the Inglewood-Rheola road; there is a small carpark and short walking tracks to the cave group.

Tips for Visiting Kooyoora State Park#

  • Park is best explored on foot-park at the Melville Caves carpark and take the short walk to the cave complex rather than driving down narrow roads.
  • For the best light on the granite tors and the blowholes, aim for late afternoon; spring wildflowers (September-October) are spectacular.
  • There is no on-site café or fuel; stock up in Inglewood (about 15-20 minutes away).
  • Watch for signage protecting Aboriginal sites-do not climb or disturb engravings and middens.

Best Time to Visit Kooyoora State Park#

Late winter to spring for flowers and pleasant walking; park is open year-round but summer can be hot.

Spring
September-November · 8-20°C
Wildflower displays and milder days; tracks are usually dry and ideal for walking.
Summer
December-February · 20-35°C
Hot, dry conditions-early morning or late afternoon visits recommended.
Winter
June-August · 0-12°C
Crisp air and dramatic low sun on the granite; some days can be frosty.

Weather & Climate near Kooyoora State Park#

Climate

Kooyoora State Park's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 3°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (580 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 22 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 13° - 28° 20° 38 mm - - 4.1 m/s - -
February - 13° - 28° 21° 29 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
March - 11° - 25° 18° 30 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
April - 8° - 20° 14° 42 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
May - 6° - 16° 11° 60 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
June - 4° - 12° 7° 57 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
July - 3° - 12° 6° 60 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
August - 4° - 13° 7° 66 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
September - 6° - 15° 10° 61 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
October - 7° - 19° 13° 61 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
November - 9° - 22° 16° 41 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
December - 11° - 26° 18° 35 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -