Mount Richmond National Park

Mount Richmond National Park
Victoria
IUCN category II (national park)
Mount Richmond National Park
Nearest town or city Portland
Coordinates 38°16′13″S 141°25′29″E / 38.27028°S 141.42472°E / -38.27028; 141.42472Coordinates: 38°16′13″S 141°25′29″E / 38.27028°S 141.42472°E / -38.27028; 141.42472
Established 7 June 1960 (1960-06-07)[1]
Area 17.33 km2 (6.7 sq mi)[2]
Managing authorities Parks Victoria
Website Mount Richmond National Park
See also Protected areas of Victoria

The Mount Richmond National Park is a national park located in the Barwon South West region of Victoria, Australia. The 1,733-hectare (4,280-acre) national park is situated approximately 313 kilometres (194 mi) west of Melbourne and 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of Portland. Part of the course of the Great South West Walk is located within the park.[3]

See also

References

  1. "Mount Richmond National Park: Visitor Guide to Benwerrin" (PDF). Parks Victoria (PDF). Government of Victoria. December 2010. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  2. "Discovery Bay Parks – Management Plan" (PDF). Parks Victoria (PDF). Melbourne: Government of Victoria. April 2004, amended 2006. p. 1. ISBN 0-7311-8335-5. Retrieved 24 August 2014. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. Chapman, John (9 October 2011). "Great South West Walk". Victorian bushwalking. Laburnum: John Chapman. Retrieved 21 August 2014.


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