Black Range State Park

TELANGATUK EAST, Victoria

Black Range State Park protects rugged and spectacular bushland in an area where much of the natural vegetation has been cleared for farming. The park is an excellent spot for bushwalking.

A long walk commences at the Black Range Picnic Area and leads to the top of the Black Range providing great views. Rocklands Reservoir, which joins the south-east side of the park is a good place to camp and enjoy days on the water boating and fishing.

Black Range State Park is a relatively quiet and remote place that sits within an ancient, rich and productive cultural landscape. Black Range State Park protects rugged bushland in an area where much of the natural vegetation has been cleared for farming. This park has significant Aboriginal cultural sites including rock shelters, rock art, quarries and scar-trees. Over 100 bird species have been recorded here and red-necked wallabies and kangaroos are often seen here.

Getting there

This park is located west of the Grampians National Park. It is 340km north-west of Melbourne following the M8 highway towards Horsham. From the M8, main access to the park is from Cavendish on the Henty Highway.

Mudadgadjiin Shelter

400m return walkStarting from the Mudadgadjiin picnic area, a short climb takes you through the forest to the base of the art site, which has been significant to local Aboriginal people for thousands of years....

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Mt Byron

From the Rocklands Cherry Pool road, enter the Muirfoot 4WD track and drive for 4.5km. Follow a steep walking track up the range to arrive at the summit of Mt Byron. Please note that seasonal closures apply to Muirfoot track from June to September. During this time start the Mt Byron walk at the ...

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Rock Escarpment Discovery

5km return walk
From the Mudadgadjiin picnic area follow the track to the shelter, continue past the shelter and climb steeply to the top of a rocky escarpment and enjoy the excellent views....

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