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Hepburn Conservation Park protects approximately 2,700 hectares of bushland north-west of Hepburn Springs. Created from part of the former Wombat State Forest, the park safeguards important habitat and contributes to the protection of the wider forest landscapes of central Victoria.
The park protects high natural values, including significant areas of vegetation that are under-represented within Victoria's parks and reserves. Forested gullies, eucalypt woodland and native bushland provide habitat for a range of wildlife, including the threatened Brush-tailed Phascogale, and create a peaceful setting for visitors seeking nature-based recreation.
For thousands of years this landscape has formed part of the Country of the Dja Dja Wurrung People. Today, the park continues to protect important natural and cultural values while providing opportunities for visitors to experience and enjoy the outdoors.
The park offers opportunities for walking, cycling, horse riding, nature observation and exploring the bush. Henderson Spring provides a gateway to the surrounding bushland and a starting point for discovering the park's forest landscapes. Hepburn Conservation Park offers a quieter experience focused on nature, conservation and low-impact recreation.
Things To Do
Explore forest landscapes
Experience nature and wildlife
Enjoy quiet bushland recreation
Hepburn Conservation Park
Hepburn Conservation Park protects important habitat for native wildlife, including the threatened Brush-tailed Phascogale. Forest birds, reptiles and mammals can be found throughout the park's woodland and forest environments. Keep an eye out for:
Tours and adventure experiences in parks
One of the best ways you can get into nature is with a Licensed Tour Operator.
There are more than 400 Licensed Tour Operators across Victoria who are ready and waiting to help you experience and connect with Victoria’s spectacular parks and waterways.
Discover more than 60 different types of nature-based experiences including hiking, mountain biking, boating, four-wheel driving, indigenous culture tours, birdwatching, surfing, diving and so much more.
Licensed Tour Operators know all the best places to go and will plan and prepare your visit to ensure you are safe and can enjoy your nature-based adventure to the fullest.
How to get there
Need to know
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Safety in nature
Thinking of visiting Hepburn Conservation Park? Here are a few things to consider before leaving home:
- Carry sufficient drinking water, particularly during warmer weather.
- Wear appropriate footwear when exploring forest roads and bush tracks.
- Check for fire and severe weather warnings before your visit.
- Mobile phone reception may vary across different parts of the park.
- Check park conditions before travelling.