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Mount Buangor State ParkBeereep Beereep

Visitor GuideThe highest peak in the area Mount Buangor (Beereep Beereep) offers spectacular views of the surrounding country. Each new season brings changing smells, sounds, colours and sights to walk, camp, cycle, drive or picnic. The park continues to recover from a bushfire in 2010 and fierce storms and floods in January 2011.

Caring for Country

Wedge-tailed Eagle– Australia’s largest living bird of preyand one of the largest eagles in the world.

More detailed information about walks is posted on site at visitor areas. Beeripmo Walk requires planning and has walk-in campsites. For further Beeripmo Walk details visit www. d e pi .vic. g ov.au

Prepare and wear appropriate footwear on all walks - especially longer walks.Three easier walks to explore include;Waterfalls Nature Walk1km, 45min return (easy/moderate)Begins from Ferntree Visitor Area. Continue on 5 minutes from the waterfall to Cascade Falls.

Two Mile Circuit Walk

2.9km, 1hr return (easy) from Bailes and 2.2km,The local Beeripmo balug (Aboriginal people)belonged to the larger Djab Wurrung languagespeaking community and they knew the forest as‘Beereep-Beereep’ meaning ‘wild mount’.Through their rich culture Djab Wurrung people have been intrinsically connected to this Country for tens of thousands of years.Parks Victoria recognises this connection and acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Communities of Victoria.

More recent timesMajor Thomas Mitchell sighted Mt Buangor on his1836 ‘Australian Felix’ expedition. Settlers arrivedwithin ten years of his visit and logging of thetimbered slopes began.

Enjoying the park

Camping and picnicsCar-based camping is available at Bailes, Middle Creek and tents only at the smaller Ferntree area.

Camping fees apply. For further information or to book go to www.parks.vic.gov.au/stay

DrivingGreat views, forest, escarpments and snow gums await you in this park and the adjoining Mt Cole State Forest. Check road conditions after heavy rainfall before leaving home.

WalkingExplore a range of walking tracks in the park. The grade varies from easy to hard.

45min return from FerntreeMiddle Creek Walk6.2km, 1.5hr return (easy)Begins from Middle Creek or Ferntree visitor areas.

A haven for plants and animals The park and nearby forest protect diverse ecosystems alive with more than 130 species ofbirds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects. Of the 324 known plant species there are 119 species that are of significance. Spring wildflowers abound.A range of animals can be found during daylight such as kangaroos, echidnas, wallabies, Wedge-tailed Eagles, Crimson Rosellas and kookaburras. Koalas are regularly heard screaming and growling at night.

Location and accessThe park is located between Ararat and Beaufort onthe Western Highway, Route A8.

Be fire ready and stay safeMany parks and forests are located in high fire risk areas. On days of forecast Code Red Fire Danger this park may be closed for public safety. If you are already in the park you should leave the night before or early in the morning for your own safety.Closure signs will be erected and rangers will patrol when possible, however you may not receive a personal warning that the park is closed so check the latest conditions by calling 13 1963 or visit www.parks.vic.gov.auFor up to date information on fires in Victoria or general fire safety advice call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

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For more information call the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963 or visit our website at www.parks.vic.gov.au

For further informationParks

Victoria Information

CentreCall 13

1963 Or visit the website at www.parks.vic.gov.au

The Djab Wurrung people are represented by Martang Pty Ltd- the Registered Aboriginal

Party for this area

Park closuresBe prepared to leave early as extreme weather may cause the closure of some park areas for public safety

Visitor Information CentresArarat

91 High StreetARARAT 3377Tel: 5352 2096

Beaufort72 Neill Street

BEAUFORT 3373Tel: 5349 2604

Caring for the

environment

Help us look after your parkby following these

guidelines:Please take rubbish home with you for recycling and

disposalVehicles including motor cycles must not be

driven offopen formed roads

All vehicles must be registered and driverslicensed

Remain on walking tracks where applicable to avoid damaging vegetation and spreading disease

Horseriding is permitted but horses are not allowed to remain onvernight in the

parkMobile phones: you may not be in network range in somepark areas. To be connected to emergency services when you are not in range dial

112then press the ‘Yes’ key

From 1 July 2014, visitors should pre-book their campsite. For further information or to book go to ww w .par k s . vic . g o v .au / st a y

Parks Victoria does not guarantee that this data is without flaw and

therefore disclaims all liability which may arise from you relying on

this information.

FireMt Buangor State Park is in the

South West Total Fire Ban District.It is your responsibility to know if it is a day of Total Fire Ban.If in doubt call theVictorian Bushfire Information Line: 1800 240 667Fires may only be lit in fireplaces provided.No fires/flames may be lit on days of Total Fire Ban.

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