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Kara Kara National Park
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Kara Kara National Park is one of six Aboriginal Title parks in Central West Victoria, jointly managed by the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation and Parks Victoria. For more information on Joint Management, please visit the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation and Dhelkunya Dja Land Management Board who oversee implementation of the Joint Management Plan 2018 - see relevant strategy and resources documents.
Discover the forests and open woodlands of Kara Kara National Park, one of the largest intact areas of Box-Ironbark vegetation and landscapes in Victoria. There are 275 species of native flora recorded here, including spectacular wildflowers, in a mix of heathy dry forest and herb‐rich woodland.
This varied landscape is important habitat for many animals, including Barking Owls, Powerful Owls, kookaburras, Crimson Rosellas, Swift Parrots, possums, Yellow-footed Antechinus, Squirrel Gliders, Brush-tailed Phascogale and bats.
Hiking, mountain-biking and four-wheel driving are the perfect way to discover Kara Kara National Park. Set off on a bushwalk to explore Box Ironbark forest and some steep and challenging tracks with excellent views of the surrounding landscape from high points and rocky ridge tops. If you're looking for an easy start, The flat Upper Teddington Reservoir Walk (2.8km) is an straightforward trail with excellent bird watching opportunities. For a view, visiting the dam wall at sunrise offers a picture perfect experience.
The banks of Upper Teddington Reservoir provide a pleasant spot for camping and picnics. Toilets, picnic tables and fireplaces are provided and the campground is accessible for caravans. Take a stroll from Teddington Campgrounds to the historic Teddington Hut, constructed in 1955. This area also attracts lively flocks of White Cockatoos. Camping is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please bring your own drinking water and firewood.
In the nearby Stuart Mill Reservoir, canoe or kayak through the waters, or try fishing for Brown Trout and Redfin. Bring your mountain bike to explore the forest roads. While bikes are not allowed on walking tracks within the park, Centre Road is a scenic place to drive or ride, with other shorter rides off this route. This main road is also popular for scenic drives.
Things To Do
Walking in Kara Kara
Camping at Kara Kara
Kara Kara birdwatching
Scenic drives in Kara Kara
Kara Kara National Park
This area is well known for its wildlife. Keep an eye out for:
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How to get there
Kara Kara National Park
Kara Kara National Park is 200km north‐west of Melbourne. The main access to the park is from the Sunraysia Highway to the east. At Stuart Mill, follow the signs to Teddington Campground.
There are also many Nature Conservation Reserves that adjoin Kara Kara, creating a large protected area for flora and fauna. These include Stuart Mill, Dalyenong, Redbank and Landsborough Hill and Big Tottington. St Arnaud Regional Park to the north is easily accessible from the town of St Arnaud.
When you're there
Need to know
Kara Kara National 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 where dogs are normally prohibited, such as national parks.
Safety
Many parks and forests are located in high fire risk areas. On days of forecast Catastrophic Fire Danger this park will be closed for public safety. If you are already in the park you should leave the night before or early in the morning for your own safety.
Closure signs will be erected and rangers will patrol where possible, however you may not receive a personal warning that the park is closed so check the latest conditions on this page.
Please keep to the tracks, steep terrain can be dangerous. The park is also home to snakes, please be mindful, particularly during summer when they are most active.
Please drive slowly in the park, kangaroos and wallabies often cross the roads.
Note that there is no mobile reception in the campground or surrounding area.
For up to date information on fires in Victoria or general fire safety advice call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226 or got to www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
Restrictions
Please take all rubbish with you when you leave the park.
Please note, dogs are not allowed in the park. Horse riding is permitted on formed open roads, but horses must not be taken on walking tracks. Horses must not remain in the park overnight. Firearms are also not allowed in the park.
Kara Kara offers a basic campground that includes multiple picnic tables, and a toilet block. Camping is free. Camping is only allowed in the designated campground. Please note that no drinking water is provided.