State Park · Australia
Paddys Ranges State Park
Paddys Ranges State Park is a state park in Australia, covering 4,979 acres (2,015 ha), established in 2002.
State Park · Australia
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
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| Location | Australia |
| Area | 4,979 acres (2,015 ha) |
| Established | 2002 |
| Coordinates | 37.1122° S, 143.6980° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Paddys Ranges State Park
Paddys Ranges State Park, near Maryborough, 170 kilometres (110 mi) northwest of Melbourne, Australia comprises 2,010 hectares (5,000 acres) of native vegetation. Gold mining and eucalyptus oil production within the park date back to the 1840s but have long been closed down. The vegetation is primarily of box-ironbark forest, with prominent golden wattle and native orchids. Swift parrots, painted honeyeaters, wedge-tailed eagles and crested bellbirds are all present. Some of the notable features in the area are Billy Button Hills, Karri Track Camping Area and Settling Ponds Track Picnic Area.
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 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 170 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 · 73.5 miles away
- Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) · Geelong/Melbourne, Australia · 76.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Paddys Ranges State Park?
Paddys Ranges State Park is in Australia (37.1122° S, 143.6980° E).
When was Paddys Ranges State Park established?
Paddys Ranges State Park was established in 2002, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Paddys Ranges State Park?
Paddys Ranges State Park covers 4,979 acres (2,015 ha).
Does Paddys Ranges State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Paddys Ranges State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Paddys Ranges State Park?
The nearest town is Melbourne, Australia. about 170 km northwest of Melbourne.
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7123662 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddys_Ranges_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).