A quick stroll around the main street highlights flora and bird life of the area through paintings by local artists fixed to shop fronts.
The Little Desert National Park which stretches from the border to Dimboola, rates high in botanical significance and, in late spring, after good rains, features wildflowers and some orchids. More than 670 species of native plants have been recorded in the Little Desert , representing about one fifth of Victoria's indigenous flora. The eastern block contains extensive heathlands, with banksia, tea-tree and sheoak, and many spring flowering species.
Woodlands of Yellow and Red Gum with Slender Cypress-pines, and swamps and clay flats of Bull-oak and melaleuca are of particular interest in this area. Some twelve plant species are considered to be rare or significant. In terms of birds, nearly 230 species have been recorded.
If you are on limited time or don't have a 4WD, the Billyho bush walk is just 10 minutes from town and will give you a good indication of the Little Desert. The book Birds and Plants of the Little Desert is a comprehensive guide and available for sale at Purple Starfish
Caution: Tracks are not maintained and are 4WD only.
This is a fragile environment and it warrants our care in every way. Please stick to the designated tracks and leave no trace to minimise your impact. Plan ahead and prepare. Dispose of waste correctly, Respect the wildlife. Be considerate of other visitors.
More Info:
The Little Desert National Park which stretches from the border to Dimboola, rates high in botanical significance and, in late spring, after good rains, features wildflowers and some orchids. More than 670 species of native plants have been recorded in the Little Desert , representing about one fifth of Victoria's indigenous flora. The eastern block contains extensive heathlands, with banksia, tea-tree and sheoak, and many spring flowering species.
Woodlands of Yellow and Red Gum with Slender Cypress-pines, and swamps and clay flats of Bull-oak and melaleuca are of particular interest in this area. Some twelve plant species are considered to be rare or significant. In terms of birds, nearly 230 species have been recorded.
If you are on limited time or don't have a 4WD, the Billyho bush walk is just 10 minutes from town and will give you a good indication of the Little Desert. The book Birds and Plants of the Little Desert is a comprehensive guide and available for sale at Purple Starfish
Caution: Tracks are not maintained and are 4WD only.
This is a fragile environment and it warrants our care in every way. Please stick to the designated tracks and leave no trace to minimise your impact. Plan ahead and prepare. Dispose of waste correctly, Respect the wildlife. Be considerate of other visitors.
More Info:
- 2015 Review, Little Desert in Spring
- Little Desert, More info
- Big Desert, More info
- Parks Victoria Website, Little Desert
