Warby-Ovens National Park National Park

Address: Warby-Ovens National Park, northeast Victoria, Australia

Website: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/

Hours: Open daily (daylight hours); check Parks Victoria for any seasonal closures

Admission: No entrance fee (managed by Parks Victoria)

Warby-Ovens National Park is a protected area in north-eastern Victoria, Australia, conserving parts of the Warby Range and adjacent river corridors. It protects native box-ironbark woodland and granite outcrops characteristic of the region.

The park provides walking trails, ridge lookouts and areas for birdwatching and nature observation. Granite outcrops and woodlands offer short walks and opportunities to see native plants and woodland bird species.

Areas now in the national park were previously managed as state forest and reserves; the park brings those parcels together to provide coordinated conservation of native woodland and geological features. Management focuses on habitat protection and low-impact recreation.

The park is located in north-eastern Victoria near regional centres such as Wangaratta, sitting within a rural landscape of farms and native ranges.

• Wildlife and vegetation: Noted for box-ironbark and dry woodland vegetation that supports a variety of woodland birds and native flora, making it a focus for birdwatching and nature study.
• Trails and access: Trail networks of varying difficulty provide access to lookouts and ridge walking; check local park management for current track conditions and access points.

What to See#

• Warby Range: The Warby Range contains rocky outcrops, ridgelines and native woodland, popular for short walks and viewpoints over the surrounding agricultural plain.
• Ovens River areas: River corridors and lower-lying reserves along the Ovens River support riverine vegetation and provide access points for walking and wildlife observation.

The park is best reached by car from Wangaratta or Benalla. From Wangaratta take the Midland Highway and local roads toward the Warby Range; signage leads to picnic areas and trailheads. Public transport to the immediate park is limited - driving is recommended.

• The Warby Ranges are known for spring wildflowers - late September to October is particularly good for botany.
• Bring binoculars: the park is a stronghold for wedge-tailed eagles and other raptors.
• Some tracks are rugged; check Parks Victoria maps for recommended routes and difficulty grades.