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About Tarra-Bulga NP
Tarra-Bulga National Park protects two remnant patches of cool temperate rainforest in the Strzelecki Ranges, among the last significant stands of such forest in Gippsland after extensive 19th century logging. The park features enormous mountain ash, myrtle beech, and blackwood trees, dense tree fern gullies, a suspension bridge walk, and excellent lyrebird habitat. It is a quiet and undervisited gem within a few hours of Melbourne.
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Tarra-Bulga National Park protects two remnant patches of cool temperate rainforest in the Strzelecki Ranges, among the last significant stands of such forest in Gippsland after extensive 19th century logging. The park features enormous mountain ash, myrtle beech, and blackwood trees, dense tree fern gullies, a suspension bridge walk, and excellent lyrebird habitat. It is a quiet and undervisited gem within a few hours of Melbourne.
Warnings
Getting There
From Melbourne, take the Princes Highway (M1) east to Traralgon, then south via Traralgon South and Balook. The park is approximately 250km from Melbourne and 50km south of Traralgon.
Visitor Tips
- •Walk the Tarra Valley walk and cross the suspension bridge — 3km loop. The lyrebirds are most active in winter (May to August) when males are calling. Visit Bulga Park section for the largest mountain ash trees.
Quick Facts
At a Glance
The Place
- Significance
- State
Plan Your Visit
- Entry
- Free
- Duration
- 2-4 hours
- Best Time
- Year-round; winter and spring for the lushest fern gullies; winter for lyrebird calls
Location
- Region
- Gippsland
- State
- Victoria
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