Paddys Ranges State Park
Protected area in Victoria, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paddys Ranges State Park, near Maryborough, 170 kilometres (110 mi) northwest of Melbourne, Australia comprises 2,010 hectares (5,000 acres) of native vegetation.[1][2][3] Gold mining and eucalyptus oil production within the park date back to the 1840s but have long been closed down. The vegetation is primarily of box-ironbark forest, with prominent golden wattle and native orchids. Swift parrots, painted honeyeaters, wedge-tailed eagles and crested bellbirds are all present.
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Paddys Ranges State Park Victoria | |
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Nearest town or city | Maryborough |
Coordinates | 37.1122°S 143.6977°E / -37.1122; 143.6977 |
Established | 1989 |
Area | 20.1 km2 (7.8 sq mi) |
Managing authorities | Parks Victoria |
Website | Paddys Ranges State Park |
See also | Protected areas of Victoria |
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Some of the notable features in the area are Billy Button Hills, Karri Track Camping Area and Settling Ponds Track Picnic Area. There is a network of designated walking tracks within the park.[4]
Camping and fires are permitted in designated areas.