A drawcard for recreation & play

Many of us know the feeling of freedom we feel with nothing but walking shoes on our feet and a backpack on our back.  But whether on foot or bike, we all need and deserve forests for recreation and play in our lives – and without having to drive hours and hours for it. 

With endless options for exploration on foot including the Beeripmo walk winding through the magnificent forests of Mount Cole, or the Lerderderg River Heritage Walk in the Wombat Forest, the western forests have walks and recreation to accommodate all recreation needs.

With population growth booming in the west, so to do the opportunities and areas to support our respectful recreation needs, to be of service to our growing community. 

Without this protection our walking trails could wind through recently logged bulldozer trails rather than cool forested gullies

New national parks protect nature whilst most recreational activities are actively encouraged including camping, bushwalking, horse riding and mountain biking(on tracks), with the rules regarding activities, such as 4×4 driving, are the same as other types of parks and public forest.

Victoria’s parks estate contributes $2.1 billion annually to the economy through park visitors and tourism supporting at least 20,000 jobs across the state.

Without this protection our walking trails could wind through recently logged bulldozer trails rather than cool forested gullies. 

• The long wait for a protected habitat for these important headwaters
• You need bush for a bushwalk! Walking the (clear-felled) Beeripmo track