State Park · Australia
Kooyoora State Park
Kooyoora State Park is a state park in Australia, covering 28,306 acres (11,455 ha), established in 1985.
State Park · Australia
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Australia |
| Area | 28,306 acres (11,455 ha) |
| Established | 1985 |
| Coordinates | 36.6008° S, 143.6930° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Kooyoora State Park
Kooyoora State Park is a state park in Brenanah, Victoria, Australia located 220 kilometres (140 mi) northwest of Melbourne, and 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west of Inglewood. It is a 11,350-hectare (28,000-acre) reserve comprising box-ironbark forest and rocky granite outcrops, including the Melville Caves. Popular activities include bird watching, horse riding, camping, caving, rock climbing, fossicking, and bush walking. Facilities include walking tracks, lookouts, a campground, toilets, and a picnic ground complete with a covered shelter featuring a stone fireplace with chimney named Catto Lodge.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Melbourne, Australia |
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| Getting there | about 220 km northwest of Melbourne |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Melbourne Airport (MEL) · Melbourne, Australia · 97.2 miles away
- Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) · Geelong/Melbourne, Australia · 108.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kooyoora State Park?
Kooyoora State Park is in Australia (36.6008° S, 143.6930° E).
When was Kooyoora State Park established?
Kooyoora State Park was established in 1985, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Kooyoora State Park?
Kooyoora State Park covers 28,306 acres (11,455 ha).
Does Kooyoora State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Kooyoora State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Kooyoora State Park?
The nearest town is Melbourne, Australia. about 220 km northwest of Melbourne.
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2840031 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kooyoora_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).