Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park

Mount Arapiles is a spectacular feature, rising sharply from the Wimmera plains to form part of the Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park. The park includes Mitre Rock, adjacent to Mount Arapiles and the Tooan block. Kangaroos may be seen grazing the lower slopes and possums observed at night foraging in the tree canopies.

Flora & Fauna - A total of 109 bird species has been recorded. Notable species include the Peregrine Falcon, Rainbow Bee Eater, Gilbert Whistler and Southern Scrub Robin. Kangaroos may be seen grazing the lower slopes and possums observed at night foraging in the tree canopies. During the summer, Shingle Back Lizards and Eastern Brown Snakes soak up the warm sun.

Most of the Arapiles plateau is covered by low, open forest of Long-leaved Box in association with some Buloke and White Cypress Pine. Below the plateau, Yellow Gum woodland is found. Throughout the park, wildflowers present a colourful display during spring. About 500 species of native plants occur in the park, including several such as Rock Wattle and Skeleton Fork-fern which are rare or endangered.