Set among rolling hills in Western Victoria, Dergholm State Park is a great place to bushwalk, picnic and enjoy a tranquil natural setting. The park has diverse vegetation communities including woodlands, open forests, undisturbed heaths and swamps, varied wildlife and geological features.
Things to see and do
- Enjoy spectacular spring wildflowers by day
- At night, try a spotlight walk and look for nocturnal animals such as the elusive sugar glider
- Take a scenic drive along Rocky Creek, Tallengower and Dergholm-Chetwynd Roads to enjoy the forest setting
- Camp, have a picnic or take the short (330m) loop walking track marked by orange arrows to view and explore the large 500 million year old granite rocks at Baileys Rocks
- You can also take a walk along the Rocky Creek walking track that is 5km return and marked by blue arrows
- Explore the area around Dergholm State Park and visit Bilstons Tree, the world's largest measured river red rum, 1km east from the Youpayang Block boundary along Nolans Creek and Glenmia Roads
Precautions:
- some road and track closures will occur in the wetter months of the year to avoid track damage
- in the drier summer conditions sandy tracks may require 4-wheel drive
For the latest information on track closures and park access, please see the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire smart. Follow the Parks Victoria checklist before travelling.
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