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The '''Tarra-Bulga National Park''' is a [[national park]] located in the [[South Gippsland|south]] [[Gippsland]] region of eastern [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. The {{convert|1522|ha|acre|adj=on}} national park is situated approximately {{convert|240|km}} east of [[Melbourne]] and {{convert|24|km}} north of {{VICcity|Yarram}} in the eastern part of the [[Strzelecki Ranges]]. The park is home to one of the last remnants of the indigenous eucalypt forests which once covered the region. The undisturbed [[Mountain Ash]] forests, fern gully communities and associated [[Myrtle Beech]] stands within the park are of considerable [[biogeography|biogeographical]] significance.<ref name=mgmtplan/>
The '''Tarra-Bulga National Park''' is a [[national park]] located in the [[South Gippsland|south]] [[Gippsland]] region of eastern [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. The park is located 33 kilometres south of [[Traralgon]] on the Traralgon-Balook Road.


The {{convert|1522|ha|acre|adj=on}} national park is situated approximately {{convert|240|km}} east of [[Melbourne]] and {{convert|24|km}} north of {{VICcity|Yarram}} in the eastern part of the [[Strzelecki Ranges]]. The park is home to one of the last remnants of the indigenous eucalypt forests which once covered the region. The undisturbed [[Mountain Ash]] forests, fern gully communities and associated [[Myrtle Beech]] stands within the park are of considerable [[biogeography|biogeographical]] significance.<ref name="mgmtplan" />
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==Features==

==History==
[[File:Tarra Bulga NP600x800.jpg|thumb|Tarra Bulga forest|left]]
[[File:Tarra Bulga NP600x800.jpg|thumb|Tarra Bulga forest|left]]
The area was first set aside as Bulga National Park in 1904, comprising {{convert|20|ha|acre}}. In 1909 Tarra Valley National Park was designated nearby, with {{convert|303|ha|acre}} reserved. Over the years the two parks were gradually enlarged and then merged as the Tarra-Bulga National Park, proclaimed on {{start date|1986|06|17|df=y}}.<ref name=pn/>
The area was first set aside as Bulga National Park in 1904, comprising {{convert|20|ha|acre}}. In 1909 Tarra Valley National Park was designated nearby, with {{convert|303|ha|acre}} reserved. Over the years the two parks were gradually enlarged and then merged as the Tarra-Bulga National Park, proclaimed on {{start date|1986|06|17|df=y}}.<ref name=pn/>


== Etymology ==
The deeply incised river valleys of the park are dominated by wet sclerophyll tall open forest of mountain ash (''[[Eucalyptus regnans]]''), with an understorey of blackwood (''[[Acacia melanoxylon]]''), hazel pomaderris (''[[Pomaderris|Pomaderris aspera]]'') and tree ferns (''[[Dicksonia antarctica]]'' and ''[[Cyathea australis]]''). Pockets of the park feature cool temperate rainforest, including Myrtle Beech [[Nothofagus cunninghamii]]. The ridges are dominated by open forest and low open forest of stringybark eucalypts and gums. The park is also noted for its diversity of Fungi species, which are prominent in autumn.
The deeply incised river valleys of the park are dominated by wet sclerophyll tall open forest of mountain ash (''[[Eucalyptus regnans]]''), with an understorey of blackwood (''[[Acacia melanoxylon]]''), hazel pomaderris (''[[Pomaderris|Pomaderris aspera]]'') and tree ferns (''[[Dicksonia antarctica]]'' and ''[[Cyathea australis]]''). Pockets of the park feature cool temperate rainforest, including Myrtle Beech [[Nothofagus cunninghamii]]. The ridges are dominated by open forest and low open forest of stringybark eucalypts and gums. The park is also noted for its diversity of Fungi species, which are prominent in autumn.


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== Features ==
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The tourist attractions include a large suspension bridge walk over the valley and many bushwalking tracks, and now provides visitors with an excellent example of the sort of forests which were once widespread in the area. The park has a visitors centre which is open on weekends and school and public holidays. It is staffed by members of the Friends of Tarra-Bulga National Park who also undertake restoration and monitoring activities.
The rainforest is a haven for plants and wildlife, and is particularly well known for its giant mountain ash trees and lush fern gullies. There are a wide variety of birds residing in the park including the pilotbird, yellow tailed black cockatoo, eastern whipbird, and currawongs. In the evening possums, owls and bats emerge to feed<ref>{{Cite web|title = Tarra Bulga National Park, Attraction, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia|url = http://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/Gippsland/Things-to-do/Nature-and-wildlife/National-parks-and-reserves/Tarra-Bulga-National-Park.aspx|website = Tourism Victoria home|accessdate = 2015-06-25}}</ref>. Lyrebirds, wombats, swamp wallabies, gliders and platypuses can also be found within the park.


There are numerous walking tracks that emanate from the picnic areas. The Tarra Valley Rainforest Walk is a short and easy walk taking in Cyathea Falls<ref>{{Cite web|title = Tarra Valley Rainforest Walk, Attraction, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia|url = http://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/Gippsland/Things-to-do/Outdoor-activities/Walking-and-hiking/Tarra-Valley-Rainforest-Walk.aspx|website = Tourism Victoria home|accessdate = 2015-06-25}}</ref>, and the Fern Gully Nature Walk, passes over Corrigan's Suspension Bridge, which stretches through the rainforest canopy with views of the fern gully below<ref>{{Cite web|title = Fern Gully Nature Walk, Attraction, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia|url = http://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/Gippsland/Things-to-do/Outdoor-activities/Walking-and-hiking/Fern-Gully-Nature-Walk.aspx|website = Tourism Victoria home|accessdate = 2015-06-25}}</ref>. The three{{endash}}to{{endash}}four day {{convert|100|km|adj=on}} Grand Strzelecki [[walking trail|Track]] connects the park with the adjacent [[Morwell National Park]].<ref name="pn" />
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Since 22 October 2010, the national park is jointly managed by [[Parks Victoria]] in partnership with the [[Indigenous peoples of Australia|Australian Aboriginal]] [[Gunaikurnai]] people, who are the traditional owners of the land.<ref name=pn>{{cite web|url=http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/315647/Park-note-Tarra-Bulga-National-Park.pdf|type=PDF|work=[[Parks Victoria]]|publisher=Government of Victoria|title=Tarra-Bulga National Park: Visitor guide|date=November 2013}}</ref>


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The park is a popular tourist attraction with a visitor centre, picnic areas with tables, fireplaces shelters and toilets<ref>{{Cite web|title = Parks Victoria - Tarra-Bulga National Park|url = http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/tarra-bulga-national-park|website = parkweb.vic.gov.au|accessdate = 2015-06-25}}</ref>. The visitors centre is open on weekends and school and public holidays. It is staffed by members of the Friends of Tarra-Bulga National Park who also undertake restoration and monitoring activities.
The three{{endash}}to{{endash}}four day {{convert|100|km|adj=on}} Grand Strzelecki [[walking trail|Track]] connects the park with the adjacent [[Morwell National Park]].<ref name=pn/>

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Since 22 October 2010, the national park is jointly managed by [[Parks Victoria]] in partnership with the [[Indigenous peoples of Australia|Australian Aboriginal]] [[Gunaikurnai]] people, who are the traditional owners of the land.<ref name=pn>{{cite web|url=http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/315647/Park-note-Tarra-Bulga-National-Park.pdf|type=PDF|work=[[Parks Victoria]]|publisher=Government of Victoria|title=Tarra-Bulga National Park: Visitor guide|date=November 2013}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 06:10, 25 June 2015

Tarra-Bulga National Park
Victoria
Forest near Cyathea Falls, in the national park
Nearest town or cityYarram
Established17 June 1986 (1986-06-17)[1]
Area15.22 km2 (5.9 sq mi)[1]
Visitation80,000 (in 1995)[1]
Managing authorities
WebsiteTarra-Bulga National Park
See alsoProtected areas of Victoria

The Tarra-Bulga National Park is a national park located in the south Gippsland region of eastern Victoria, Australia. The park is located 33 kilometres south of Traralgon on the Traralgon-Balook Road.

The 1,522-hectare (3,760-acre) national park is situated approximately 240 kilometres (150 mi) east of Melbourne and 24 kilometres (15 mi) north of Yarram in the eastern part of the Strzelecki Ranges. The park is home to one of the last remnants of the indigenous eucalypt forests which once covered the region. The undisturbed Mountain Ash forests, fern gully communities and associated Myrtle Beech stands within the park are of considerable biogeographical significance.[1]

History

Tarra Bulga forest

The area was first set aside as Bulga National Park in 1904, comprising 20 hectares (49 acres). In 1909 Tarra Valley National Park was designated nearby, with 303 hectares (750 acres) reserved. Over the years the two parks were gradually enlarged and then merged as the Tarra-Bulga National Park, proclaimed on 17 June 1986 (1986-06-17).[2]

Etymology

The deeply incised river valleys of the park are dominated by wet sclerophyll tall open forest of mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans), with an understorey of blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon), hazel pomaderris (Pomaderris aspera) and tree ferns (Dicksonia antarctica and Cyathea australis). Pockets of the park feature cool temperate rainforest, including Myrtle Beech Nothofagus cunninghamii. The ridges are dominated by open forest and low open forest of stringybark eucalypts and gums. The park is also noted for its diversity of Fungi species, which are prominent in autumn.

Features

The rainforest is a haven for plants and wildlife, and is particularly well known for its giant mountain ash trees and lush fern gullies. There are a wide variety of birds residing in the park including the pilotbird, yellow tailed black cockatoo, eastern whipbird, and currawongs. In the evening possums, owls and bats emerge to feed[3]. Lyrebirds, wombats, swamp wallabies, gliders and platypuses can also be found within the park.

There are numerous walking tracks that emanate from the picnic areas. The Tarra Valley Rainforest Walk is a short and easy walk taking in Cyathea Falls[4], and the Fern Gully Nature Walk, passes over Corrigan's Suspension Bridge, which stretches through the rainforest canopy with views of the fern gully below[5]. The three–to–four day 100-kilometre (62 mi) Grand Strzelecki Track connects the park with the adjacent Morwell National Park.[2]

The park is a popular tourist attraction with a visitor centre, picnic areas with tables, fireplaces shelters and toilets[6]. The visitors centre is open on weekends and school and public holidays. It is staffed by members of the Friends of Tarra-Bulga National Park who also undertake restoration and monitoring activities.

Since 22 October 2010, the national park is jointly managed by Parks Victoria in partnership with the Australian Aboriginal Gunaikurnai people, who are the traditional owners of the land.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Tarra-Bulga National Park management plan" (PDF). Parks Victoria (PDF). Government of Victoria. June 1996. pp. 1–2, 14. ISBN 0-7306-6114-8. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Tarra-Bulga National Park: Visitor guide" (PDF). Parks Victoria (PDF). Government of Victoria. November 2013.
  3. ^ "Tarra Bulga National Park, Attraction, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia". Tourism Victoria home. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  4. ^ "Tarra Valley Rainforest Walk, Attraction, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia". Tourism Victoria home. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  5. ^ "Fern Gully Nature Walk, Attraction, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia". Tourism Victoria home. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  6. ^ "Parks Victoria - Tarra-Bulga National Park". parkweb.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 25 June 2015.

External links

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