Werribee Gorge State Park

Geological features, spectacular views, native flora and fauna and opportunities for bushwalking and rock climbing are the attractions of the 443 hectare Werribee Gorge State Park, about 65 km west of Melbourne.

Flora & FaunaEchidnas, koalas, Swamp Wallabies and Eastern Grey Kangaroos are some of the Park's mammals. Lucky visitors may even see a Platypus swimming in one of the deep river holes. Bird Life is prolific, two notable species being the mighty Wedge-tailed Eagle and the splendid Peregrine Falcon.

Trees include Red Ironbark, Grey Box, Manna Gum and Varnish and Golden Wattle and the White Cypress-pine, usually found north of the Dividing Range. Among other plants are Wedge-leaf Hop-bush, Snowy Mint-bush, bush peas, groundsels and (in shady gullies) several species of ferns.