Mount Buangor State Park

The 2400 hectare Park takes in varied eucalypt forest, creek flats, a waterfall, steep escarpments and Mount Buangor, the area's highest peak. There are picnic and camping facilities along the creek flats. Walking tracks connect the picnic areas and traverse the escarpment to give great views of the surrounding country.

Flora and Fauna - More than 130 species of birds have been recorded in the park and adjoining Mount Cole State Forest. Patient visitors will enjoy bird watching in a quiet corner. Echidnas, Eastern Grey Kangaroos, Swamp Wallabies and Red-necked Wallabies are often seen from the walking tracks and roads. There are many nocturnal animals, including possums, gliders, bats and owls, but these can be difficult to see.

The park contains a variety of eucalypts including Yarra Gums and Manna Gums, which grow along the creek flats and Blue Gums and Messmates. Narrow-leaf Peppermint can be found on the dry ridges. Snow Gums grow on the higher peaks and Red Stringybarks colour the western area of the park. Magnificent tree ferns grow in wet gullies where the lush vegetation creates a cool retreat in summer. Mount Cole Grevillea and Shiny Tea-tree are found on the elevated slopes.