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Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park
Dalkaiana Wartaty Dyurrite – Welcome to Dyurrite. The Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk Peoples (collectively Wotjobaluk Peoples), are the Traditional Owners of this land and welcome you to Country.
The Dyurrite Cultural Landscape (Mount Arapiles Tooan-State Park) is a place rich with cultural heritage and threatened plants that are unique to that area.
Dyurrite (Mount Arapiles) is a prominent feature rising abruptly from the otherwise flat expanse of the Wimmera Plain, providing panoramic views of Gar (Mount Difficult), Billawin (Victoria Range), Little Desert, and Grimgundjdj (Dundas Scenic Reserve).
The Dyurrite Cultural Landscape (Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park) has outstanding environmental value. It is home to threatened plants and animals and is a valuable nature conservation area, with 14% of the State’s plant species found here.
Cultural heritage and environmental protection
Remarkable cultural heritage and threatened plant species have been identified at Dyurrite (Mount Arapiles) through cultural and environmental surveys.
Parks Victoria has released a Dyurrite Access Changes Summary outlining the set aside determination and access arrangements that will take effect across the cultural landscape from October 2026.
The new access arrangements are intended to better support the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage while providing clarity about where recreation can continue within the landscape. The summary includes updated maps and information about areas with restricted access, climbing routes that will be closed or re-routed, and locations where visitors can continue to undertake their activities.
Thank you to everyone who took part in consultation on the draft Addendum and future visitor facility improvements. Your input has helped inform the access changes and will continue to guide future planning for the landscape.
Parks Victoria will continue working with Traditional Owners, the Community Working Group and key stakeholders to progress updates to the draft Addendum and identify priorities for future visitor facility improvements.
- Read the Engagement Summary Report
- View the Dyurrite Access Changes Summary
- Learn more about the project and view ongoing updates on Engage Victoria
Things to do in the area
Walking
Circuit Walk
15.0km, 3 hrs one way Starting and ending at Centenary Park Campground & Picnic Area, this mostly flat walk follows the park boundary. The walk takes in a changing landscape, views of the region and has access to the Mt Arapiles Summit via short but steep paths at the end of the circuit.
Gully Loop Walk
4.0km, 1 hr one way The Pharos Gully and Central Gully walking tracks can be combined into a loop walk and feature some spectacular views.
Nature Walk
1.0km, 30min circuit This short track on the Summit Road features spring wildflowers on an easy walk.
Rock Climbing
Mount Arapiles is much loved and sees many thousands of visitors annually. You can support the long-term sustainability of climbing here by respecting the park and other visitors. Stay on existing tracks, avoid damaging vegetation and rock formations to help protect this area for generations to come.
Over recent decades rock climbing in the Dyurrite Cultural Landscape (Mount Arapiles–Tooan State Park) has increased and modern rock-climbing activities, like bouldering, have become more popular, creating a risk to cultural heritage and the environment.
Camping in Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park
Aboriginal heritage
Rock climbing
Wildlife viewing
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Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park
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.
How we keep it special
The approved Management Plan for the Mount Arapiles section of the Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park contains a summary of park resources, a review of present and possible future use, management objectives and strategies.
The Management Plan for Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park - Tooan Block directs management of the park until the plan is reviewed.
The Wimmera Park Landscape Conservation Action Plan provides directions for environmental conservation management across the diverse landscape which includes Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park. This covers the dune systems, heathlands, dry forests, woodlands, river and wetlands which connect the landscape.