Black Range State Park

Black Range State Park
Victoria
IUCN category II (national park)
Black Range State Park
Nearest town or city Cavendish
Coordinates 37°09′28″S 142°04′55″E / 37.15778°S 142.08194°E / -37.15778; 142.08194Coordinates: 37°09′28″S 142°04′55″E / 37.15778°S 142.08194°E / -37.15778; 142.08194
Established 1983
Area 117 km2 (45.2 sq mi)
Managing authorities Parks Victoria
Website Black Range State Park
See also Protected areas of Victoria

Black Range State Park is a state park located 340 km (210 mi) northwest of Melbourne, Australia, near the town of Cavendish, covering an area of 117 square kilometres (29,000 acres).[1][2][3] In addition to natural flora and fauna, the park protects Aboriginal art and occupation sites of the Jardwadjali people. The area's steep, rocky terrain meant it was never cleared by pastoralists, and has essentially remained in its natural condition.

References

  1. "Black Range State Park". Official website. Parks Victoria. Retrieved 2012-01-29.
  2. "Black Range State Park visitor guide" (PDF), Park Notes (Parks Victoria), November 2011, retrieved 2012-01-29
  3. Collaborative Australian Protected Area Database CAPAD08, Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Populations and Communities, Commonwealth of Australia, 2008, retrieved 2012-01-29


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